Cigars - La Flor Dominicana Double Ligero
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La Flor Dominicana is well-known for its production of robust, full-bodied cigars, all of them receiving raves reviews since their introduction in the 1990s. However, like King Arthur and the knights of his Round Table, some cigars are more equal than others. |
La Flor Dominicana Cigars | In the case of the La Flor Dominicana brand, the Double Ligero is definitely the king when it comes to a mighty taste experience. It is in fact so strong that the makers advise eating a hearty meal before smoking one of these to avoid suffering too much of a good tobacco buzz. |
The pedigree of the Double Ligero sheds some light on this cautionary note. These cigars are made from the ligero tobacco leaves, those found on the highest part of the plant. These leaves receive more sunshine than the rest of the plant, which means that this tobacco has a lot more flavor. Imagine a cigar with a filler and a binder both made of ligero and then wrap them in an Ecuadorian Sumatra for good measure.
While this may seem like wretched excess, connoisseurs will appreciate the amazing complexity of this cigar, something probably lost on novices. The smoke is creamy rather than harsh, just sliding across the palate. There are pepper and spice here, with a little leather and wood emerging, but they are so well-balanced by the Sumatra wrapper that the entire effect is one of smooth strength. The Double Ligero finishes on a sweet and nutty note without any harshness.
Smoke one of these by itself after a hearty meal. The Double Ligero takes a while to smoke and would overwhelm lesser cigars. An appropriate companion potable would be a matter of personal preference as most liquors would tend to be overshadowed by this amazing cigar.
La Flor Dominicana Double Ligero Cigar Facts• Wrapper: Ecuador |
