Liga Privada No. 9 Corona Viva Oscuro

Name & Line: Liga Privada No. 9 Corona Viva Oscuro
Brand: Drew Estate – Liga Privada series
Origin: Nicaragua – produced at La Gran Fábrica Drew Estate in Estelí 
Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf Oscuro – thick, oily, hand-fermented for 18+ months
Binder: Brazilian Mata Fina
Filler: Nicaraguan and Honduran Cuban-seed long-fillers
Size & Shape: Corona Viva – 6″ × 46 ring gauge (Parejo), sold in boxes of 24
Strength & Body: Medium–full to full-bodied—rich and satisfying without overbearing strength

🔥 Flavor & Experience

• Aroma pre-light: Pleasant notes of molasses, dry-cracker nuances, and black pepper

• First Third: Earthy-tarry intro that evolves into robust coffee and espresso tones 

• Mid-Segment: Rich molasses and bourbon notes emerge, accompanied by black pepper and roasted nuts

• Finish: Complex layers of dark chocolate, black pepper, and a sweet, tarry finish linger through to the end

🔧 Construction & Burn

• Meticulously crafted: only four rolling teams certified, aged a full year before release

• Known for flawless draw, dense smoke production, long white ash, and a cool, even burn—minor relights required on rare occasions

🎖 Accolades & Reputation

• Cigar Aficionado: Scored 87 points for the Viva size; dark cigar with white ash, offering earthy to coffee flavors

• Staff Ratings: Often praised with 90+ scores; Corona Viva Oscuro edition has received up to 94 points

• Regarded as a benchmark of boutique cigarmaking—complex, aged blend favored by connoisseurs

💡 Pairing Suggestions

• Spirits: Bourbon, aged rum, or cognac — they complement the molasses, espresso, and pepper layers

• Coffee: Strong espresso elevates the cigar’s rich coffee and chocolate tones

• Snacks: Roasted nuts, dark chocolate, or even savory cheeses to echo its complexity

🎯 Overview

The Corona Viva Oscuro offers a slightly slimmer experience than its Corona Doble sibling, yet delivers the same lush, dense flavor profile. Aged and volumous, it’s a refined expression of the famed No. 9 blend—deep, smooth, and impeccably crafted. A must for fans of Oscuro wrappers and full-bodied complexity.