> La Flor Dominicana (LFD) Cigars > Customizable La Flor Dominicana (LFD) Reserva Especial Robusto
This box-pressed robusto (5"x48) flexes medium-full muscle at $235.20 per box of 24. The Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper hides a Dominican core from LFD's La Canela farm - same recipe that put the brand on the map in 1997. Let's dissect this customizable stogie where "Connecticut" means dark chocolate intensity rather than mild morning smoke.
Cold draw serves damp earth and cedar shavings. First puffs erupt with black pepper that settles into espresso foam bitterness. Smoke production stays moderate - no choking clouds here. Tight ash holds 1.5" before dropping.
Dominican Piloto Cubano tobaccos flex their muscles. Roasted almond sweetness battles charred oak. Retrohale reveals hidden baking spices. Burn line stays razor-sharp without touch-ups.
Cocoa powder dominates as nicotine creeps up. Expect slight tar buildup by the band point. Savvy smokers stop at 1" remaining to avoid harshness. Post-smoke mouthfeel lingers like dark roast coffee dregs.
The volcanic soil of Dominicana's Cibao Valley pumps minerals into every leaf. LFD's 6-month pilones fermentation in pine boxes amplifies natural sweetness. That Ecuadorian wrapper? Grown specifically for oil content to withstand the bold filler blend.
