This 8½" x 54 parejo from La Flor Dominicana packs serious heat with its double ligero composition. At $198 for 20 sticks, it's not entry-level - but then again, neither is your tolerance if you're considering this nicotine powerhouse. The Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper glistens with oil, hiding enough Dominican ligero filler to make your dentist ask about your sudden nicotine patches.
First Third: Immediate black pepper kick with damp earth undertones. Smoke production is industrial-grade - you'll need ventilation. The Sumatra wrapper adds faint sweetness trying (and failing) to tame the ligero assault.
Middle Third: Dark chocolate emerges through cinnamon spice. Retrohale reveals burnt coffee grounds. Ash holds firm at 2-inch intervals. Ligero leaves show their power with nicotine creep - this isn't your grandfather's after-dinner cigar.
Final Third: Leather and charred oak dominate. Smoke turns creamy but maintains intensity. Many users report tapping out here despite the 90-minute burn time. Post-smoke vitamin N effects can last hours - pack glucose tabs.
Construction is military-grade - flawless cap with minimal veins. Triple-seam head survives aggressive cuts. The band's gold accents echo the high-octane contents. Stores well at 65% RH but needs 6+ months aging to soften intensity. Pair with espresso martinis or regret.
