News: Liga Privada UF-13 Dark Slated for Late March
The details for Drew Estate’s highly-anticipated Liga Privada Único Serie UF-13 Dark are now finalized. As we noted last September, the UF-13, a stronger Liga Privada previously reserved for events and other special purposes, is on track for a release this spring.
While the cigar itself hasn’t changed since that article, the name now reads, “UF-13 Dark”—a moniker Drew Estate CEO Steve Saka noted he liked last year while commenting on halfwheel’s article. The reason behind this is an ode to the specific “high Broadleaf Mediums” used for the cigar.
The UF-13 is a three-year project for Drew Estate that has seen numerous iterations, vitolas and names, although Saka has noted that the prerelease versions for the last two years have been the same blend as the production UF-13 Dark, which features the aforementioned Connecticut-sourced wrapper, a Brazilian Mata Fina binder and Honduran and Nicaraguan fillers.
These are the first pictures of the UF-13 Dark production versions. Drew Estate refrained from having the cigar photographed for fear of others attempting to replicate the “cabeza colita.”
Saka told halfwheel that the UF-13 Dark is currently expected to ship to all Liga Privada accounts in late March as part of a larger shipment and then will have limited availability thereafter, similar to Liga Privada Único Serie Feral Flying Pig.
Officially, the size has changed to 5 1/2 x 52, although that change, up from 5 1/4 inches, is likely to due to the unique cap. Pricing is set at $13.95 per cigar with boxes of 12 retailing for a suggested $167.40. The configuration of the boxes is similar to Drew Estate’s Flying Pig boxes.
UF-13 Dark is the fifth Liga Privada Único Serie release to be sold nationally following the Dirty Rat, L40, Feral Flying Pig and Papas Fritas. In addition, the Ratzilla, UF-4 and Velvet Rat have been offered at select accounts, while the A remains an event only cigar.
Earlier this month, a small batch of prerelease UF-13s were sold through Cigar.com to raise money for charity.
...sorry to give you bad news, but some DE sales people told me that uf-13 will not be out before June of this year at the earliest...wish interest wasn't wipped up before anything could be delivered...actually, I have enough to keep me busy, but was anxious to smoke this stick...
Congratulations to all the winners!! JD and Charlie once again demonstrating they are generous with their gifts and class acts.
@Capttrips who won?
I want some colita.
I smoked one that we got on safari last year, *loved it*
I was lucky enough to get ahold of the pre release versions and they are my FAVORITE Liga to date. The cocoa is so delicious in these. Im going to try and get a few just to have some with these special Cap to compliment my current collection.
Well done DE
Can't wait. Love me a good powerhouse smoke.
Official release name, finalized length and fancy neck ring colita added - the blend is identical, HOWEVER it may seem more robust to some as some of the pre-release samples that have gone out over the last year had 2 years of age on them. UF-13 Dark will NOT be universally loved - it will be too much for some smokers.
Looking forward to trying these sticks!!!
Had the distinct pleasure to meet JD, Willie and Charlie at an event last night. I was able to speak to JD about some of the posts/complaints/pissing and moaning I've done about his releases. 3 of the most humble and genuine people you'd ever want to meet. After speaking to JD about the industry and cigars for a few minutes, I was wrong. This is a man who has a passion for the industry and wants nopthing more than to make us happy. I can't wait for the new UF-13. I guess the lesson is never open your mouth until you can speak to the man himself and find out what's really happening. Addendum: The new Herrera Estelli is off the charts.
@Capttrips Thanks brother. It was great to meet you as well. You are surely a cigar lover, as I anticipated. God Bless you and always smoke in moderation. JD
@Capttrips very well said brother. So many folks have stated almost same story as you have. The whole Drew Estate organization are stand up people. Why they huge following, outside of making some of the most exciting cigars, something for everyone, that all truly care what their fans think and want. Literally some of most genuine people in this industry. JD is absolute tops, always willing to talk to everyone, and that is saying something, with the huge crowds he always has surrounding him. For me, I would have never become the cigar fanatic I have become, if not for the Drew Estate personalities, lol.
@Capttrips Enjoyed meeting you as well.
@Capttrips welcome to liga nation
DID I SAY YES YES YES
GOOD GOD I JUST SHOT A LOAD i got 40 stick and all gone DE AND CREW ARE CIGAR GODS
@RobertShkreli TMI
CANT wait!! Loved the ones I got so far. I really LOVE the box, very stoked over that to.
Got a 5 pack from Cigar.com. Cant wait for these to be released. Dont think the ones I got had the same cap.
@Guarantee I believe the only difference between the Cigar.com release and the official release is the pigtail. Same capa, and vitola...but that pretty pigtail from here on out. I'm sure someone from DE will chime in.
@tylernim @Guarantee Yes - the blend has been finalized for two years - however along the way we have kept tinkering with the name (MF-13, UF-13 and now UF-13 Dark...), the length has varied ranging from 5" to 5.5" and up until the actual product destine for release, they all previously had finished heads rather than the elaborate neck ring colita.
All the little changes along the way is the byproduct of our sharing cigars that were/are in development. The only way to not have this minor (and sometime major tweaks) is to not be as open with our development of the LP line. I'd rather deal with the questions than become a secretive.
BR,
Steve Saka
CEO, DE
@imcubanpete @SteveSaka @tylernim you right on
@SteveSaka @tylernim @Guarantee Well I think you can pretty much stop tinkering with it, it's pretty damn good already. Looking forward to the production release. Those sold thru cigar.com are exceptional.
@Capttrips @SteveSaka words of wisdom
@SteveSaka
Thanks for the update Steve. Had a great conversation with JD on Saturday and you'll never hear another bad word out of me. Just keep doing what you do and I'll keep buying!@SteveSaka @tylernim @Guarantee @SteveSaka @tylernim @Guarantee
@tylernim @Guarantee almost positive you are correct Guarantee
Dam those are some tasty sticks.
Just let me know where the line starts, and if I'm allowed to smoke while I'm waiting in line.
Hellz yeah JD. These look fantastic. All the naysayers need better sources. If you have an internet connection or a phone, there is no reason why one can't find a box. Come on March!
Can't wait, hope I can find some!
Right. I read that after my comment lol.
Naming conflict with JdN Antano Dark?
Oh boy just what I wanna see...another DE cigar that will be on the shelf for a week and gone for a year. I stick to my Undercrowns.
@Capttrips used to think same thing about FFP, but after a year or so was able to slowly get a few sticks here and there. Mainly learning of shops that have liga accounts, getting to know them on my cigar groups
another great looking LP Unico Serie that'll never make it to my town : (
Those caps are pretty amazing. I just hope I'll be able to afford them when they drop!
Rob, article says that it's the same as it has been, just an updated name from Steve
A modern day classic...I'm counting down the weeks!!!
More DE products that will be impossible to find :/
@Andrew Eccleston good things are hared to find but when you the better they are lol happy hunting
Is it different than the regular UF-13? Or is that the official release name for it?
Can't wait to get a box!
Havent had one yet and been waiting
@Steve Galczynski there amazing love em
Nice
Agreed Matt... I like the box!
Nice, Love the box design to keep the mohawks intact!
@MatthewJohnZeigler Stoked about the box
Finally!