The Liga Privada T52 Corona Viva from Drew Estate packs serious flavor into its box-pressed 6"x46 frame. Priced at $353.40 for 24 cigars, this Nicaraguan puro combines rare Connecticut-grown habano oscuro wrapper with Brazilian binder and Honduran/Nicaraguan fillers. Its seven-blend development process shows in the dense smoke output.
Cigar Specifications
- Brand: Drew Estate
- Price: $353.40/box of 24
- Size: Corona Gorda (6" x 46)
- Wrapper: Connecticut River Valley Habano Oscuro
- Binder: Brazilian
- Filler: Honduran & Nicaraguan
- Strength: Medium-Full
Burn Experience
First Third: Immediate black pepper spike settles into espresso grounds and charred oak. Thick smoke coats the palate with noticeable nicotine buzz.
Middle Third: Dark chocolate bitterness emerges, balanced by burnt caramel sweetness. Retrohale reveals clove spice and faint minerality from Estelí volcanic soil.
Final Third: Intensity builds with leather and roasted coffee beans. Box-press shape maintains cool burn despite rapid smoking pace.
Blend Origins & Craftsmanship
- Wrapper fermented 18+ months in pilones
- Contains tobacco from 7 different fields
- Aged 12 months post-rolling
- Limited production: 250 cigars/day
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- Padrón 1964 Maduro (5.5"x46) - Aged tobacco, cinnamon notes
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- RomaCraft Neanderthal HN (4.7"x52) - Smoky meat profile
- Dunbarton Mi Querida Triqui Traca (5.75"x48) - Slower combustion
Expert Ratings
- Cigar Aficionado: 94 - "Aging potential standout"
- Halfwheel: 92 - "Perfect balance of power"
- User Average: 4.7/5 - "Nicotine punch demands respect"
