LP No. 9 Review

7/23/2014

As opposed to my normal format, I’m just going to give a quick review on the No. 9 Robusto. I can hear you all now, “But, Laynard. We LOVE your reviews. Why would you limit our joy by only giving us a brief review of this cigar?” It’s simple, really. Many of us have tried the No. 9 and have made our own conclusions. If you haven’t tried it yet, I suggest you do so, and this is why:

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The wrapper is dark and oily, and to be frank, absolutely beautiful. The construction seems flawless on this cigar, from head to foot. There is a chocolaty and floral aroma to it, and whether it is punched or cut with a guillotine, the draw is perfect.

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The initial light has some pepper to it, but it is quickly balanced with some cream and chocolate with subtle notes of wood. The transitions between flavors are seamless and can go without notice. And did I mention the construction? Look at the burn and ash!

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Later on, the cigar picks up notes of coffee and hay, and towards the final third, espresso is overwhelming nearly all other flavors, but in a good way. You know how some cigars get bitter towards the nub? Not this one…

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Say what you will about Jonathon Drew’s marketing techniques. But, this cigar being one of the easiest to get in the Liga Privada lineup, is also a dream to smoke. It’s not as rare or pricy as the others, but that is a good thing in my book. If you don’t want to pony up the dough (around $12) for this cigar, try out the Papas Fritas, which is made with the trimmings of this cigar. In my opinion, it’ll give you a taste of what the No. 9 has to offer.