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The Liga Privada No. 9 Toro is a 6 x 52 Drew Estate toro wrapped in dark Connecticut River Valley broadleaf; Drew Estate lists a Brazilian Mata Fina binder and filler from Nicaragua and Honduras. Drew Estate bills No. 9 as the original Liga Privada; this is its straight six-inch shape, and we sell it as singles.
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Description
The Liga Privada No. 9 Toro is a 6 x 52 Drew Estate toro whose wrapper, per the company’s spec sheet, is Connecticut River Valley Broadleaf No. 1 Dark. Drew Estate lists a plantation-grown Mata Fina binder from Brazil underneath, with filler tobaccos from Nicaragua and Honduras, though Neptune Cigar’s listing names Honduran and Dominican filler instead.
What It Tastes Like
Our research turned up no Cigar Aficionado rating for this exact vitola, so we quote none. Drew Estate’s own description of No. 9 is full in body and heavy on earth, with an espresso note and a long finish.
Who It’s For
- Dark-wrapper devotees who gravitate toward broadleaf.
- Experienced palates ready for a heavyweight blend.
- No. 9 Robusto smokers who want a longer session at a 52 ring.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- The blend Drew Estate calls the original Liga Privada, in a straight-sided 6 x 52
- A broadleaf wrapper that Drew Estate stalk-cuts and stalk-cures
- Seven tobaccos in the blend, every one dark air-cured, per the manufacturer
Cons
- A heavyweight that beginners may want to skip
- Takes a longer sitting than the 5-inch Robusto
About the No. 9 Blend
Drew Estate traces the name to nine early broadleaf blends, of which the last became the keeper, and says fans nicknamed it “The Broadleaf Bully.” The company credits its stalk-cut, stalk-cured broadleaf wrapper with drawing nutrients from the plant’s stalk as it cures.
Pairing and Storage
Given its full-bodied billing, an aged rum is a reasonable match, and it is one of the strong-cigar picks in our drink pairing guide. Between smokes, a humidor at steady humidity keeps it in shape (see the humidor basics).
Compare Similar Cigars
- Liga Privada T52 Toro: matching 6 x 52 dimensions, but the T52 blend swaps broadleaf for a stalk-cut Connecticut Habano wrapper.
- Liga Privada H99 Toro: also 6 x 52, with a Corojo-Habano hybrid wrapper and Pennsylvania leaf in the filler.
- Liga Privada No. 9 Robusto: the same No. 9 blend in a shorter, slightly thicker 5 x 54.
Liga Privada No. 9 Toro FAQ
How strong is the Liga Privada No. 9 Toro?
Drew Estate calls it full-bodied. Neptune Cigar’s product listing is a bit more conservative, describing the Toro as medium to full.
What are the No. 9 Toro’s dimensions?
Drew Estate lists six inches by 52 ring. The No. 9 Belicoso shares those numbers but tapers at the head, while the Toro stays straight.
Why is it called No. 9?
Drew Estate says it made nine broadleaf-based blends early on and settled on the ninth.
How does the No. 9 Toro differ from the T52 Toro?
Drew Estate’s spec sheets list both at 6 x 52 on a Brazilian Mata Fina binder with filler from Nicaragua and Honduras. The listed difference is the wrapper: Connecticut River Valley broadleaf on the No. 9, Connecticut Habano on the T52.
Our Liga Privada page collects the Liga vitolas we carry, and the wider Drew Estate lineup has its own page too.
Additional information
| Packaging Type | Single |
|---|---|
| Origin | |
| Strength | Full |
| Wrapper | Connecticut Broadleaf |
| Binder | Brazilian Mata Fina |
| Filler | Nicaragua, Honduras |
| Length | 6" |
| Gauge | 52 |
