Meet the LFD Suave Gobernador - a 6¼"x60 gordo shaking up La Flor Dominicana's typically bold lineup. This Connecticut-wrapped Dominican rolls back to LFD's original 1996 blend, delivering what might be their most approachable smoke. At $10.44 per stick in 25-count boxes, it's the chill cousin at a family reunion of fire-breathing cigars.
The initial puffs offer damp cedar notes with baking spice undertones. Smoke output feels modest - about 30% less volume than LFD's Double Ligero series. The 60-ring gauge burns evenly despite its bulk, developing a flaky white ash that holds for 1-inch increments.
At the 40-minute mark, cashew butter emerges alongside faint coffee grounds. Retrohales carry a distinct wheat toast character without pepper buildup. Draw resistance remains medium-firm, requiring deliberate pulls to maintain combustion in the thick vitola.
The last third introduces damp earth tones and a noticeable nicotine kick (2/5 intensity). Core flavors simplify to roasted almonds with occasional honey sweetness. Cut smoking at 85-minute mark to avoid tar accumulation common in large ring gauges.
The box-pressed specimen showed slight wrapper mottling - common in Connecticut shade leaves. Cap construction allowed clean V-cuts without unraveling. Performs best at 65% humidity, needing 2-3 purges during smoking to maintain flavor clarity.
