Meet the Liga Privada Unico Serie Papas Fritas - Drew Estate's compact flavor powerhouse packing a 4.5"x43 parejo shape into 45 minutes of smoke time. Nicknamed "French Fries" for its snackable size, this Nicaraguan puro comes in boxes of 28 sticks priced around $172.90. The maduro wrapper glistens with oily teeth, sealed with a signature pigtail cap that's become Drew Estate's calling card.
The closed foot requires multiple torching attempts, releasing immediate black pepper through the nose. Earthy notes dominate with charred oak undertones. Medium smoke output coats the palate with a gritty texture reminiscent of espresso grounds.
Pepper shifts to background as cocoa powder emerges. Burn line stays razor-sharp despite the broadleaf wrapper's thickness. Retrohale brings out unexpected tartness - think dark cherry mingling with burnt caramel. Smoke density increases noticeably.
Nicotine strength peaks at 45-minute mark. Leather and mineral flavors overtake the profile, with lingering black coffee bitterness. The cap holds firm without unraveling, though tar buildup requires a purge at the ¾ point.
The triple-seamed cap shows slight veining but survives multiple cuts. Packing density varies - some sticks feel rock-hard while others have slight give. Box code reveals Estelí 2021 rolling date. Best rested 60+ days at 65% RH to mellow the acidic bite.
