This six-stick Dominican sampler arrives in a rustic wooden box, perfect for casual smokers wanting variety without commitment. Measuring 5½" x 42 ring gauge, the Corona-sized sticks showcase different blends from Don Lucas' core lines - Classic, H.S., and A.L. series - each using aged Dominican fillers under quality wrappers. At $9 per cigar, they deliver vacation vibes from Punta Cana's beaches in smokeable form.
The Classic blend starts with dry cedar notes and faint almond sweetness, producing thin blue smoke. Construction holds firm - no touch-ups needed despite beachside humidity during testing.
H.S. series shifts gears with black pepper sparkles on the tongue. Creamy texture emerges, like café con leche with a cinnamon dusting. Burn line stays sharp without canoeing.
A.L. blend packs earthy tones of damp soil and dark cocoa. Some reviewers note slight bitterness here, best paired with sweetened coffee. Smoke time averages 55 minutes.
The sampler's Ecuadorian Sumatra wrappers show moderate oil sheen. Test draws varied slightly - Classic and A.L. had perfect resistance, while one H.S. sample needed a draw tool. Ash holds solidly in 1-inch segments.
Beginners will appreciate the approachable strength and mix-and-match options. Veterans might find these too straightforward for special occasions, but solid as golf course smokes or beach day companions. The wooden box makes it gift-ready.
