The LFD Coronado Double Toro comes in 18-count boxes at $194.40, packing a 7-inch by 54-ring-gauge frame that feels substantial in hand. This box-pressed beast uses an Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper over Dominican binder and filler tobaccos - Litto Gomez's award-winning recipe that's become the brand's crown jewel. I fired up my first stick after 60 days in 65% humidity, noticing minimal wrapper oils but perfect firmness.
The cold draw released peppercorn and damp earth notes. Initial puffs hit with black coffee bitterness and a woody backbone - classic Dominican earthiness. Retrohales showed more complexity with baking spices and dark chocolate undertones. Burn line stayed razor-sharp despite minimal corrections.
At the halfway mark, the cigar shifted gears. Creamy cashew butter smoothed out the profile while cayenne pepper heat built on the tongue. Smoke output doubled, creating thick plumes that left a cedar-sweet aroma lingering. The ash held strong for nearly two inches before dropping.
The last segment brought intense molasses sweetness battling espresso grounds. Leathery undertones emerged alongside increasing nicotine strength. I nubbed it down to 1.5 inches before the tar buildup became noticeable. Total smoke time clocked 1hr 45min - slower than average for this vitola.
Box-press shaping allows easier humidor stacking but doesn't affect combustion. The triple-seam cap required a clean V-cut - guillotine cutters struggled with the 54-ring gauge. Despite its muscular appearance, draw resistance stayed medium throughout. LFD's signature minimalist band design avoids adhesive issues common on thicker cigars.
