My uzi weighs a ton, yes, that is a Public Enemy song but it is also the latest creation of Drew Estate in cooperation with Joya de Nicaragua. All three sizes have a 60 ring gauge, the only difference is the length, 5 inch, 6 inch and 7 inch. I smoked the 5 inch version which I got from Jonathan Drew at the Intertabac tradeshow in Germany a few weeks ago. Even though it is a 60 ring cigar I was really looking forward to try it as I am a fan of the Liga Privada #9, Liga Privada T52 and the Undercrown.

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The cellophane wrapped cigar comes with a big, modern yet simple and therefore pretty band. The greasy dark wrapper is oily. The construction feels good. I smell a mild wood smell. The predraw is fine and I taste raisin.

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I taste an earthy flavor with spicy herbs although the spice tones down almost immediately. After half an inch I taste a mild sweetness too. After a third I taste some herbs, a bit of wood and a little bit of sugar. There isn't much development in flavors.

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Halfway the cigar gets a little sweeter and soon after the cigar gets spicy too. I taste spicy herbs with a bit of pepper. After two thirds I also taste some spices. Near the end I taste wood and some herbs.

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This cigar lasted me for two hours. The draw is great and I got a lot of smoke. The pepper and salt colored ash is firm. I had some problems with the burn. This cigar is medium flavored, medium bodied and a bit boring.

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Would I buy this cigar again? Nope!

Appearance: 8 / 10
Construction: 7 / 10
Draw: 8 / 10
Burn: 6 / 10
Smoke & ash: 8 / 10
Aroma first part: 6 / 10
Aroma second part: 6 / 10
Aroma third part: 7 / 10
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Been curious about these. Guess I shouldn't be in a hurry to light the one I have up.
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Thanks for the review. I like Ligas and JdNs - sounds like something I'd like to try.
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Nice review Ferdie. I'm in the same boat. It was good, but boring. Not much flavor change. Plus I had a bit of a draw issue, but it opened up toward the end. Would I smoke it again? Sure. Would I actively seek it out? No, too many other goodies out there.
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Thanks Ferdie :-)
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Nice Review. I didn't realize that the 5 x 60s were even released. I didn't hink they were coming until mid November.
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I don't have the jaw of a python and wouldn't even consider a cigar that big. Not into the novelty/cutesy name thing either.
Well, probably with the exception of a chicken wing shake flavored cigar. I would be all over that like a chicken on a Junebug. I really should put a word in Jonnys ear. He hated my idea for a Sriracha flavored one, so he may put my ideas on the back burner again.
Sigh.
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Nice review, thanks....I haven't had an LP yet, I have been curious about this brand.
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Thanks for the review Ferdie. Scratch that from the immediate list!!!
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I don't know if they are released in the USA yet, I know that we have them here in The Netherlands, only country in Europe though.
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Tried several of these over the past week, and agree with review; spot on. Probably a great golfing cigar, with nice flavors that aren't distracting and last a long time. Price point puts in class with some stiff competition, though...
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I got a few of the pre-release 6x60s and I agree, boring cigar. I like the band though, mine came naked.
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Sriracha. Cigar.

Genius. :-)

Nice review, Ferdie.
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Been wanting to try one of these for quit some time...great review!!!
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Ferdinand, I love how many of your reviews (like this one) make me drool b/c of your descriptions, yet at the end you say you would not buy it again. Even though you say no, I'd still love to try this merely b/c of your review.
:-)
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Bought one at the B&M yesterday to help fulfill my obligatory purchase. Heard the name bandied about at CA, and it was the only thing that caught my eye.

I really didn't think I was going to like it the first several minutes, just pepper with a touch of earthiness, not really my cup of tea.

After a bit it settled though, into a creamier, mild spice and earth flavor. Not too complex, but certainly not a bad cigar. At the price it's unlikely I would buy another one, but wouldn't hesitate to smoke one if a friend handed one to me.
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+1
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I have had a couple of these and I like them, but agree there are better options at the price point. I DO think that they would be a great recommendation for someone newer to cigars as its VERY smooth and has good flavor, while not being too strong. I think it could make a great gateway cigar :-)

Thanks for the review!
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Jonathan gave me a few baitfish, looking forward to those as I think that the same blend in a thinner RG would be killer.
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Arambo3 gifted me one of these...looking forward to the smoke.

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