This box-pressed Parejo with its dark Cameroon wrapper demands attention. The La Flor Dominicana Cameroon Cabinet No.4 comes in 6.25" x54 vitola, packing aged Dominican and Nicaraguan ligero into 24-count boxes priced at $259.20. Litto Gomez's personal favorite delivers that signature LFD punch without overwhelming complexity - think of it as a full-bodied comfort smoke with just enough sweetness peeking through the earthy tones.
The oily Cameroon wrapper gives off barnyard aromas with a raisin-like sweetness. Cold draw reveals pepper spice and damp earth notes.
Initial volleys of black pepper dominate, settling into leather and mineral tones. Retrohale shows walnut shell bitterness balanced by unexpected honey undertones. Smoke output remains moderate.
Strength builds as espresso notes emerge. The Dominican filler's citrus zing cuts through, creating interesting tension with the Cameroon's natural sweetness. Ash holds firm past 2 inches.
Pepper resurfaces with roasted almond flavors. Some tar accumulates by the nub, though the wrapper's honeyed character prevents harshness. Nik hit creeps up subtly - better suited for post-dinner than morning smoke.
The prized Cameroon wrapper leaf undergoes 3-year fermentation in La Flor's bales, developing its signature oily sheen. Binder/filler tobaccos from Dominican Republic's Cibao Valley add mineral complexity, while Nicaraguan Seco leaves contribute the peppery backbone. Rolled at Tabacalera La Flor under strict humidity controls to preserve wrapper elasticity.
