This dark figurado from the Dominican Republic comes in boxes of 20 sticks priced at $189. Its box-pressed 5½"×42 frame wears an oily San Andrés Maduro wrapper that feels like worn leather. The blend uses 100% Dominican ligero tobaccos - basically the espresso beans of the cigar world.
First Third: Immediate black pepper blast with burnt coffee grounds. Draws feel like inhaling campfire smoke through a cinnamon stick. Retrohale makes eyes water within three puffs.
Middle Third: Dark chocolate bitterness develops under the pepper storm. Smoke becomes creamier but nicotine buzz starts vibrating in temples. Ash holds strong for 1.5" despite rough exterior.
Final Third: Charred oak and mineral notes emerge. Sweetness tries to surface but gets choked by increasing tar buildup. Most smokers tap out before nub stage due to nicotine saturation.
The maduro wrapper shows minimal veining but appears slightly bumpy - a trademark of LFD's rustic rolling style. Foot tobacco shows dense packing with dark ligero leaves. Cold draw offers intense earthiness like licking a wet stone.
Not recommended after heavy meals due to intense nicotine delivery. Pair with sweetened espresso or bourbon to counterbalance pepper assault. Allow 2+ hours recovery time before operating machinery. Best smoked outdoors - the aroma lingers like burnt tires.
