Each Saturday and Sunday we’ll post a Quick Smoke: not quite a full review, just our brief verdict on a single cigar of “buy,” “hold,” or “sell.”

I was fortunate enough to get my hands on a rare Liga Privada T52 at a Drew Estate event at my local shop. The unique stalk-cut “American Habano” Connecticut wrapper is a deep brown, the color of dark espresso, with plenty of oils and a few prominent veins. Tasting much how it looks, the robusto (5 x 52) features powerful yet complex flavors. Leather, coffee, cocoa, and black pepper are all prominent. Construction is as you would expect from a cigar that costs $10, with an easy draw, even burn, and notably firm ash.

Verdict = Buy.

-Patrick S

photo credit: Stogie Guys