At first glance, the Flying Pig cigar seems like something dreamed up after one too many Drew Estate blending sessions—but the shape is no gimmick. Inspired by a vintage 1895 salesman’s sample case, the Flying Pig vitola debuted in 2009 with none other than the Liga Privada No. 9 blend. Short, stout, and unmistakably piggy, the small perfecto features a swollen midsection, tapered ends, and a tightly wound pigtail cap that made it an instant standout in humidors nationwide.
Wrapped in oily Connecticut Broadleaf and built at Drew Estate’s La Gran Fábrica factory in Estelí, the Liga Privada No. 9 Flying Pig cigar is all about intensity and texture. A Brazilian Mata Fina binder and a hearty filler blend from Nicaragua and Honduras round out the package. And while production has ramped up since its original 24,000-cigar debut, the Flying Pig cigar remains one of the most time-consuming blends Drew Estate rolls, with only a limited quantity made each year.
What does the Liga Privada No. 9 Flying Pig cigar taste like?
This is Liga No. 9 on steroids—richer, heavier, and just a touch rowdier than its longer siblings. Expect dense clouds of chewy smoke loaded with dark chocolate, espresso beans, and molasses-drenched oak. A spicy backbone of white pepper and anise lingers through the retrohale, while the short format delivers a concentrated blast of flavor from foot to finish. The Flying Pig cigar may be short, but it squeals with character.
