BDL Liga 7 Connecticut Cigar Review

Look & Feel Of The BDL Liga 7 Connecticut

• Wrapper Hue: Chestnut
• Rolling Consistency: Even
• Spring: Firm
• Aromas: Cookie Dough, Earth, Barnyard

The Connecticut wrapper of the Liga 7 is an absolute beauty.

With only a few veins present and a slight sheen that catches the eye, this cigar looks premium despite its affordability. While there are some minor imperfections, they’re nothing to write home about.

From the wrapper, I detected prominent notes of cookie dough with an earthy, almost barnyard-like undertone—imagine baking cookies in the garden section of a Home Depot.

Reviewing The BDL Connecticut Cigar

Pre-Lighting Experience

• Draw: Ideal
• Aromas: Graham Cracker, Honey, Cherry

The cold draw of Liga 7 is so enticing that I almost hesitate to light it. The initial bouquet is all graham crackers and floral honey, immediately reminding me of Honey Teddy Grahams from my childhood.

Beneath that sweetness, a subtle dried cherry flavor adds a touch of depth.

1st Third Smoking Experience

• Notes: Capuccino, Peanuts, Maple Syrup

One thing that strikes me about this cigar is its bold Nicaraguan profile right from the start. The initial puffs are loaded with black pepper, which is particularly noticeable on the retrohale.

But once that subsides, the flavors evolve into something more complex. Think dry cappuccino with hints of peanuts and a surprisingly rich maple syrup sweetness—unexpected but very welcome.

2nd Third Smoking Experience

• Notes: Cream, Hazelnut, Warming Spices

Smoothness is the name of the game as the Liga 7 moves into the second third.

While there aren’t any major shifts in flavor, the prominent tasting notes now include cream, hazelnut, and a gentle warming spice—possibly cinnamon or allspice, though subtle enough that it’s hard to pin down. The retrohale introduces a slightly grassy, salty flavor reminiscent of high-quality Irish butter.

Final Third Smoking Experience

• Notes: Butter, Salt, Croissant

This is where the Liga 7 really shines. The body, which has been relatively mild up until now, starts to pick up.

That grassy Irish butter note becomes more dominant, paired with a lingering salinity and a bready flavor that reminds me of a warm croissant. On the retrohale, the earlier warming spices reveal themselves more clearly as dried ginger, rounding out the cigar beautifully.

Overall Burn

• Ash Backbone: Solid
• Burn Angle: Straight
• Temperature: Cool
• Draw: Perfect
• Final Smoking Time: 60 Minutes

As a slower smoker, I found the BDL Liga 7 to smoke a bit faster than other cigars of a similar size, but that’s largely due to its smooth, velvety nature.

Each draw was an absolute pleasure. The burn line was flawless, and the ash clung to the cigar in neat, bone-white stacks. Plus, the smoke stayed cool throughout, never getting too hot on the tongue.

Overall Experience

The BDL Liga 7 arrives in simple yet elegant packaging. The band, with its metallic gold font and deep red foreground, stands out against a black, tessellated backdrop.

Although I don’t have the “box” packaging on hand, I saw on CigarPage’s listing that it follows the same color scheme in paper wrapping. I also found the phrase “Truth, Goodness, Beauty” printed on the band to be a nice touch.

Interestingly, at the bottom of the band, the name “Balthazar D’Leon” appears in small text, though CigarPage’s website doesn’t reference this origin. A small mystery surrounds this detail, even after searching Tabacalera Pages’ records. The gold “Master Blender” text is a nod to quality, but the lack of further information keeps the intrigue alive.

Pairing Recommendations For BDL Liga 7 Cigar

In my view, the Liga 7 is the quintessential cigar for brunch.

Picture this: pancakes soaked in syrup and butter, harmonizing perfectly with the creamy, buttery flavors of the cigar. If brunch isn’t your scene, ricotta gnocchi with parmesan would wonderfully complement the peppery and spiced notes in this blend. For a more casual affair, I’d recommend buttery, theater-style popcorn. The cigar’s nutty undertones emerge effortlessly when paired with popcorn seasoned with Flavacol.

When it comes to drinks, two obvious contenders are coffee and bourbon. Black coffee benefits from the cigar’s smoothness, while bourbon adds a touch of vanilla, blending beautifully with the cigar’s profile.

Personally, I enjoyed a bottle of bourbon infused with cold brew coffee from a local Oregon distillery, Aimsir—a perfect pairing. If alcohol isn’t on the menu, freshly squeezed orange juice would bring out a lemony, meringue-like quality in the cigar.

Closing Thoughts

To draw an analogy, if this cigar were a steak, it’d be filet mignon. Not because it’s super expensive, but because filets are known for their tenderness, not so much for their flavor.

Just like filet mignon, the BDL Liga 7 is smooth rather than complex. Its beauty lies in its simplicity, making it a perfect choice for those times when you want a premium experience without thinking too much about flavor nuances.

This is a cigar you give to people when they don’t have the brain space for flavor, maybe a wedding, or New Year’s Eve, or maybe a new smoker. The BDL Liga 7 is smoother than silk and is priced at about 3 bucks a stick. Mic drop.

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