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La Flor Double Ligero Maduro Cigar Review
By Jesse | October 24, 2007 |
Brand: La Flor Dominicana
Line: Double Ligero Maduro
Vitola: Chisel 6 x 54
Origin: Dominican Republic
Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro
Binder: Dominican Republic
Filler: Dominican Republic
Body: Full
Strength: Full
Box Price: $65.50 (Box of 10) Buy it now.
Description: Alright, if you are a new cigar smoker I suggest you stop reading now. This cigar is most defiantly NOT for the uninitiated. According to La Flor Domincana’s website this cigar rates a “10″ on the strength scale. I’ve smoked a few of these in the past and can certainly attest to that strength rating. The La Flor is well constructed with a dark maduro wrapper and a chisel tip. Upon checking the prelight draw, I found that it was surprisingly easy and flavored with a bit of a chocolate hint.
Lighting it up, the first few draws gave me chocolate and coffee with great amounts of smooth, white smoke. After I hit the third mark it really picked up some spice, hints of cedar, licorice, and hefty dose of black pepper. The burn was nice and even with a beautiful light gray ash holding on firm. The last half was predominately pepper and cedar, the chocolate flavor all but vanishing at this point. These flavors stayed consistent until I laid it to rest with an inch or so to go. I did have to do some touch up on the burn a couple times, but nothing really got out of hand.
Verdict: I don’t smoke this cigar as often, simply because it is much stronger than those I really enjoy. The reason I keep a few on hand though is for the flavor profile. It’s fantastic. This cigar makes a great smoke after a heavy meal, especially if you have a good Scotch or similar drink paired to it.
Similar Cigars: Some cigars worth trying that have that same kick are the JML 1902, EO 601 Blue Label and the EO 601 Green Label. All of these cigars and the La Flor Double Ligero Maduro are full flavored, full bodied cigars.
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October 25th, 2007 at 3:24 pm
One of my FAVORITES of 2007. I love these “burn your eyes out and linger in your hair” smokes. So much flavor.
October 25th, 2007 at 7:35 pm
Definitely a great smoke, I’m torn on if I like the Natural or Maduro better.
October 27th, 2007 at 2:40 am
[...] A very strong cigar with a complex flavor profile. Read the full review here… [...]
October 27th, 2007 at 1:30 pm
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November 20th, 2007 at 6:43 am
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December 10th, 2007 at 11:54 am
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January 16th, 2008 at 4:12 pm
This is an outstanding cigar. I’ve smoked a few of them, most recently last Friday over 10 or 11 rounds of billiards. Agree with your analysis of the flavor profile, and will add that this is heaven for fans of full-bodied, full-flavored cigars. I found the Maduro balanced things out quite nicely, which is unusual to find in a cigar with such cojones.
I’m curious to know whether you punched the top of the chisel (as I recently learned is intended). I’ve been going with a notch-cutter across the chisel’s tip.
Nice review!
January 16th, 2008 at 4:41 pm
I punch it when I’ve got a punch with me, but I seemed to have misplaced mine so I’ve just been clipping the end.
February 3rd, 2008 at 6:18 am
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February 20th, 2008 at 6:54 am
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March 2nd, 2008 at 12:53 pm
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July 1st, 2008 at 8:00 am
[...] of AVOs. - A full-bodied cigar for after big meals. I’ll need two or three of these. Maybe a La Flor Dominican Double Ligero Maduro. If not that, the EO 601 Oscuro Tronco (Green Label) sounds good. - A good cigar to walk around [...]
July 7th, 2008 at 6:11 am
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