La Flor Dominicana
La Flor Dominicana Cameroon No. 5 Robusto - Single Cigar
The La Flor Dominicana Cameroon No. 5 Robusto is a masterfully balanced premium creation designed to highlight the exceptional, exotic qualities of authentic Cameroon tobacco. While many manufacturers pair this delicate African wrapper with lighter tobaccos, the blending team at LFD set out to do the opposite—uniting the naturally sweet and spicy characteristics of the wrapper with the signature, full-bodied depth of their own estate-grown fillers.
Architecturally, this classic Robusto utilizes a robust core of deeply aged Dominican and Nicaraguan long-fillers bound inside a resilient Dominican binder. The crowning element is a selected Cameroon wrapper leaf that undergoes an extensive aging cycle to draw out maximum flavor nuance while smoothing out any aggressive edges. The result is a highly progressive smoking experience that shifts beautifully in flavor, offering plenty of rich complexity without ever becoming overwhelming on the palate.
The La Flor Dominicana Cameroon No. 5 Robusto is a masterfully balanced premium creation designed to highlight the exceptional, exotic qualities of authentic Cameroon tobacco. While many manufacturers pair this delicate African wrapper with lighter tobaccos, the blending team at LFD set out to do the opposite—uniting the naturally sweet and spicy characteristics of the wrapper with the signature, full-bodied depth of their own estate-grown fillers.
Architecturally, this classic Robusto utilizes a robust core of deeply aged Dominican and Nicaraguan long-fillers bound inside a resilient Dominican binder. The crowning element is a selected Cameroon wrapper leaf that undergoes an extensive aging cycle to draw out maximum flavor nuance while smoothing out any aggressive edges. The result is a highly progressive smoking experience that shifts beautifully in flavor, offering plenty of rich complexity without ever becoming overwhelming on the palate.
First Third: The cigar opens with a beautiful balance of woodsy charm and subtle sweetness. Prominent notes of aromatic cedar, toasted walnuts, and a distinct baking spice instantly coat the palate. The retrohale is crisp and exceptionally clean, offering a refined layer of white pepper.
Second Third: Entering the center portion of the barrel, the texture of the smoke becomes silkier and more voluminous. Complex layers of rich earth, cured leather, and dark roasted coffee beans take focus. A faint baseline of natural brown sugar and cinnamon floats in the background, adding balance against the peppery undertones.
Final Third: The final stretch amplifies in warmth and depth, driving toward a hearty and satisfying conclusion. The sweeter elements subtly step back as dominant impressions of dark oak, bitter baking chocolate, and an intensified wave of black pepper take over, finishing long, warm, and highly fragrant.
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Specifications
| Brand | La Flor Dominicana |
| Country | Dominican Republic |
| Packaging | Single |
| Strength | Medium to Full |
| Vitola | Robusto |
| Smoking Time (minutes) | 35 min |
| Aged | No |
| Vintage | No |
| Limited Edition | No |
| Regional Edition | No |
| Handmade | Yes |
| Length (mm) | 127 mm |
| Ring Gauge (mm) | 50 mm |
| Price Range | 0 - 50 |
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