This football-inspired belicoso gordo immediately grabs attention with its 63 ring gauge and 5.5" length. Priced at $180 for 10 cigars, LFD's 2023 limited edition combines Connecticut Shade and Ecuador Habano wrappers in a multi-colored football design. The Dominicana-made blend delivers medium-full strength with Dominican binder/filler tobaccos - perfect for celebrating big game victories or adding sports-themed luxury to your humidor.
The Brazilian Maduro wrapper shines with oily texture beneath football-stitch inspired cap detailing. Its double bands feature LFD's classic gold/black primary label and green football secondary band. The box-pressed figurado shape feels substantial in hand with tight cold draw resistance.
Thick espresso notes dominate with black pepper spice that tingles the tongue. Sweet molasses emerges through dense smoke output, accompanied by subtle mineral undertones. Burn line stays razor-sharp despite the 63 ring gauge.
Flavors evolve into roasted cashews and dark chocolate bitterness. The retrohale introduces cinnamon stick warmth while maintaining peppery backbone. Smoke production remains voluminous, requiring occasional purges to manage tar buildup.
Leather and charred oak notes take over as nicotine strength peaks. A faint cherry sweetness balances the increasing intensity, though the last inch becomes harsh with ammonia hints - best nubbed at 70-minute mark.
Rolled in La Flor Dominicana's La Canela factory using Brazilian Mata Fina wrapper over Dominican Piloto Cubano filler. The football stitching detail employs actual tobacco leaf strips, demonstrating LFD's craftsmanship. Limited to Super Bowl host city retailers, these Dominican puros showcase 24-month aged tobacco with intense maduro characteristics.
