Liga Privada Unico Feral Pig
The Feral Flying Pig makes an immediate impression with its stocky shape and thick, oily maduro wrapper. It will quickly win us over with its complex flavours and fine balance.
Tasting notes
Upon lighting, the first puffs deliver a bold opening: spicy notes dominated by black pepper and wood mingle with a hint of cocoa in the background. It is mainly the US wrapper that provides this piquancy, as it makes up a large proportion of the tobacco when lit.
The spices soon subside, however, giving way to notes of mocha, leather and nuts. The smoke is dense, rich and enveloping, and the burn is even despite the cigar being tightly packed.
The second third is more balanced. The pace settles; the texture becomes creamier and the flavour gains depth. The draw remains consistent, delivering a generous and consistently smooth smoke.
Once again, Drew Estate has delighted us with an exceptional cigar which, contrary to what one might expect from the brand, will also appeal to less experienced enthusiasts who are willing to take their time.
A cigar-related anecdote
Inspired by a cigar catalogue dating from 1895, the Flying Pig showcases the famous pigtail cap, emblematic of Drew Estate’s craftsmanship.
About Undercrown
The story of Jonathan Drew and Marvin Samel begins at secondary school. These two New York ‘frat bros’, who are passionate about Nicaragua and fine cigars, began their adventure in the cigar world by running a small kiosk in town.
Two years later, Jonathan moved to Estelí with just a few dollars in his pocket and a smattering of Spanish. He hired a few torcedors to roll the first cigars. Meanwhile, Samel continued to run the New York shop and borrowed money from anyone willing to believe in them.
It was a long and winding road until the opening in 2007 of La Gran Fabrica Drew Estate, rolling over 90,000 cigars every day.
