Drew Estate has announced its latest installment of its Liga Privada Unico Series, the Year of the Rabbit. It marks the fourth year in a row there has been a Unico Serie release devoted to the Chinese New Year (the others being Year of the Rat, Ox, and Tiger). The Year of the Rabbit will be exclusive to CoH (Cigars of Habanos) Cigars, a retailer based out of Hong Kong. The release commemorates the start of the Chinese New Year beginning January 22, 2023.
The Liga Privada Unico Year of the Rabbit is a 4 1⁄2 x 54 vitola featuring Connecticut River Valley Stalk Cut Habano wrapper, a Mexican San Andres binder, and a combination of Nicaraguan and Brazilian fillers. The cigars will be sold in eight-count boxes exclusively beginning this month.
“Rabbits are auspicious animals in the Chinese Zodiac,” says Jonathan Drew, Founder and President of Drew Estate. “They are quiet, elegant, kind and responsible … they’re gentle peacemakers that are associated with the moon goddess Chang’e, who according to legend had a rabbit for a pet. To honor the Year of the Rabbit, we created a deeply elegant cigar that’s commanding with subtle nuances and layers of smooth, bountiful smoke.”
The following is a list of the Liga Privada Unico Serie offerings.
- Liga Privada Unico Serie Dirty Rat
- Liga Privada Unico Serie “A”
- Liga Privada Unico Serie L40 Lancero
- Liga Privada Unico Serie Feral Flying Pig
- Liga Privada Unico Serie UF-4 (Casa de Montecristo Limited Release)
- Liga Privada Unico Serie Velvet Rat
- Liga Privada Unico Serie Ratzilla
- Liga Privada Unico Serie Papas Fritas
- Liga Privada Unico Serie UF-13 Dark
- Liga Privada Unico Serie Year of the Rat
- Liga Privada Unico Serie Nasty Fritas
- Liga Privada Unico Serie Pork Beli (Exclusive to Hyde Park Cigars)
- Liga Privada Unico Serie Pancetta (Two Store Exclusive)
- Liga Privada Unico Serie Bauhaus (European Exclusive)
- Liga Privada Unico Serie Year of the Ox (China Exclusive)
- Liga Privada Unico Serie Year of the Tiger (COH Exclusive)
- Liga Privada Unico Serie Year of the Rabbit (COH Exclusive)
At a glance, here is a look at the Liga Privada Unico Series Year of the Rabbit:
Blend and Origin
Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf
Binder: Mexican San Andres
Filler: Nicaraguan, Brazilian
Country of Origin: Nicaragua
Factory: La Gran Fabrica Drew Estate
Vitolas Offered
Year of the Tiger: 4 1/2 x 54
Photo Credits: Drew Estate