Brace yourself for the LFD Double Ligero Churchill Oscuro - a 7x48 torpedo-shaped beast sporting an oily Ecuadorian Sumatra Oscuro wrapper. Packing double doses of Dominican ligero leaves, this full-bodied cigar demands respect with its $219.60/box price tag and nicotine-packed 120-minute smoking duration. Seasoned smokers know to pair this dark knight with a protein-heavy meal.
The initial puffs deliver instant black pepper spice with underlying dark chocolate notes. Earthy undertones emerge through thick, white smoke while the razor-sharp burn line reveals subtle leather textures. Retrohale shows espresso bitterness balanced by occasional caramel sweetness.
At the halfway point, roasted almonds and charred oak take center stage. The ligero power becomes apparent with nicotine tingling in fingertips. Burn maintains perfect consistency despite the densely packed filler. Watch for occasional tar buildup near the cap.
The last segment intensifies with mineral-like flintiness and cedar wood aromas. Sweetness transitions to burnt caramel as nicotine strength peaks - newcomers might experience lightheadedness here. Smoke stops at 2" remaining due to accumulated bitterness.
Grown in La Canela's mineral-rich volcanic soil, the Dominican ligero leaves undergo 24-month fermentation in oak barrels. Master blenders specifically select sun-grown wrapper leaves showing optimal oil content from Ecuador's Guayas Valley. Post-rolling, cigars age 18 months in Spanish cedar vaults to tame the raw power.
