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La Flor Dominicana Double Ligero Chisel Maduro
Origin: Dominican Republic
Size: 6 1/4 x 54
Smoke Time: 60 minutes to the cap
Production Date: Unknown
Look and feel: 93
Flavor and Aroma: 90
Burn: 90
Total Score: 91
To get started, let me say this. I was too intoxicated last night to write this review. Between the 5 fingers of Single Barrel Jack Daniel’s and the double ligero chisel, I was in no shape to write a colorful review of a great smoke. Part of this is a warning. This smoke is strong. I am an experienced smoker and had smoked cigarettes for 15 years. This smoke made me a little punch drunk a time or two which was only heightened by the booze. Now to the review.
The pre-light inspection of the smoke reveals a citrus and bourbon nose which is only accentuated at the foot. The construction is superior, with a sharp chisel cap. The maduro wrapper has shrunken a bit after rolling, as about 1/16th of an inch of the filler protrudes from the wrapper. The wrapper itself is a warm dark brown with a slight sheen to it. There are some prominent veins but they are not large or problematic.
I clip and flip the cap off this smoke (again thanks wilkey) and toast the smoke. The first puff on the light brings a sweet cane and tobacco flavor with a bit of spice at the back of the throat. After a few puffs there’s a prominent woodsy flavor of a pine forest and caramel. This smoke is rich, bold, complex, and has the makings of a very powerful cigar. The finish reminds me of a lumber yard with stacks of fresh cut wood. The ash is very solid and white. The shape of the chisel reminds me of smoking my father’s pipe when I was a boy (when he wasn’t looking of course).
Through the first third this smoke is becoming more and more powerful with each minute. There is a more distinct sheen that has formed about 1” down from the burn line. It almost looks waxed. At the end of the first third the smoke is giving way to touches of leather along with wood and great dense smoke.
At the halfway point of this smoke, I’ve gotten a pretty good buzz. I’m not sure if it’s the smoke, the Jack and coke, or a combination of the two. I’m sure if it was the Jack alone, I wouldn’t be feeling this way, however. It’s a nice buzz, not a typical nicotine sick kind of buzz. After the halfway point, its time to ash. The ash has held on strong and the construction of this cigar is top notch. I haven’t really been gentle with the smoke and its held on tight. When I do finally ash the smoke, I have to force the ash to fall, even though it appears as if it was ready to fall.
After the ash I decide to purge the smoke under flame. I’ve been doing this for the last half dozen smokes and I really find that it brings out a whole new flavor profile from a cigar. I bring my torch up to the smoke and blow evenly through smoke until the cigar itself is giving off gasses that are burning under their own combustion. I’ve removed the flame, but there’s still a bright flame emanating from the smoke for about 15 seconds. After the purge, the first puff is wondrous. There is a unique creaminess of pine nuts and toffee still holding onto a leathery finish that makes purging so wonderful on this smoke. I continue to smoke the cigar down towards the end of the second third. Here there are some faint touches of cayenne pepper on the back of the throat again. These were noticed on the first puff and have come full circle again. I’ve begun sweating, even though its not that warm outside.
Moving into the last third of the smoke the pine is fading to cedar and leather with full, stout, terrific flavor. This smoke is strong as hell and will put you under if you aren’t careful. The cayenne pepper is still very faint, just enough to remind you that its there. The tip of my tongue feels a bit tingly from the power of the smoke. I’m almost intoxicated at this point. I know I wouldn’t want to be driving. I haven’t even had that much alcohol, so I know it’s the smoke. This smoke is full to the max with a lovely light cayenne finish. The end of the smoke brings lots of leather and nuts with a mildly spicy finish. I’m past intoxicated now, and I’m officially high. The smoke is getting a bit hot at the last inch or two and I’m out of cold beverage to keep me calm. The smoke finishes with cayenne pepper notes abound, but it’s a great heat, not overpowering and doesn’t sting the mouth.
All in all, this was a great smoke. I highly advise that you smoke this while in a comfortable spot. I also wouldn’t smoke this before trying to go to bed. I was up till almost 3am trying to come down from the buzz. I will be buying a box of these for those times when I need a serious fix!
Origin: Dominican Republic
Size: 6 1/4 x 54
Smoke Time: 60 minutes to the cap
Production Date: Unknown
Look and feel: 93
Flavor and Aroma: 90
Burn: 90
Total Score: 91
To get started, let me say this. I was too intoxicated last night to write this review. Between the 5 fingers of Single Barrel Jack Daniel’s and the double ligero chisel, I was in no shape to write a colorful review of a great smoke. Part of this is a warning. This smoke is strong. I am an experienced smoker and had smoked cigarettes for 15 years. This smoke made me a little punch drunk a time or two which was only heightened by the booze. Now to the review.
The pre-light inspection of the smoke reveals a citrus and bourbon nose which is only accentuated at the foot. The construction is superior, with a sharp chisel cap. The maduro wrapper has shrunken a bit after rolling, as about 1/16th of an inch of the filler protrudes from the wrapper. The wrapper itself is a warm dark brown with a slight sheen to it. There are some prominent veins but they are not large or problematic.
I clip and flip the cap off this smoke (again thanks wilkey) and toast the smoke. The first puff on the light brings a sweet cane and tobacco flavor with a bit of spice at the back of the throat. After a few puffs there’s a prominent woodsy flavor of a pine forest and caramel. This smoke is rich, bold, complex, and has the makings of a very powerful cigar. The finish reminds me of a lumber yard with stacks of fresh cut wood. The ash is very solid and white. The shape of the chisel reminds me of smoking my father’s pipe when I was a boy (when he wasn’t looking of course).
Through the first third this smoke is becoming more and more powerful with each minute. There is a more distinct sheen that has formed about 1” down from the burn line. It almost looks waxed. At the end of the first third the smoke is giving way to touches of leather along with wood and great dense smoke.
At the halfway point of this smoke, I’ve gotten a pretty good buzz. I’m not sure if it’s the smoke, the Jack and coke, or a combination of the two. I’m sure if it was the Jack alone, I wouldn’t be feeling this way, however. It’s a nice buzz, not a typical nicotine sick kind of buzz. After the halfway point, its time to ash. The ash has held on strong and the construction of this cigar is top notch. I haven’t really been gentle with the smoke and its held on tight. When I do finally ash the smoke, I have to force the ash to fall, even though it appears as if it was ready to fall.
After the ash I decide to purge the smoke under flame. I’ve been doing this for the last half dozen smokes and I really find that it brings out a whole new flavor profile from a cigar. I bring my torch up to the smoke and blow evenly through smoke until the cigar itself is giving off gasses that are burning under their own combustion. I’ve removed the flame, but there’s still a bright flame emanating from the smoke for about 15 seconds. After the purge, the first puff is wondrous. There is a unique creaminess of pine nuts and toffee still holding onto a leathery finish that makes purging so wonderful on this smoke. I continue to smoke the cigar down towards the end of the second third. Here there are some faint touches of cayenne pepper on the back of the throat again. These were noticed on the first puff and have come full circle again. I’ve begun sweating, even though its not that warm outside.
Moving into the last third of the smoke the pine is fading to cedar and leather with full, stout, terrific flavor. This smoke is strong as hell and will put you under if you aren’t careful. The cayenne pepper is still very faint, just enough to remind you that its there. The tip of my tongue feels a bit tingly from the power of the smoke. I’m almost intoxicated at this point. I know I wouldn’t want to be driving. I haven’t even had that much alcohol, so I know it’s the smoke. This smoke is full to the max with a lovely light cayenne finish. The end of the smoke brings lots of leather and nuts with a mildly spicy finish. I’m past intoxicated now, and I’m officially high. The smoke is getting a bit hot at the last inch or two and I’m out of cold beverage to keep me calm. The smoke finishes with cayenne pepper notes abound, but it’s a great heat, not overpowering and doesn’t sting the mouth.
All in all, this was a great smoke. I highly advise that you smoke this while in a comfortable spot. I also wouldn’t smoke this before trying to go to bed. I was up till almost 3am trying to come down from the buzz. I will be buying a box of these for those times when I need a serious fix!
One observation, I see you cut the the head. I've used a punch on chisels before (both sides). How many guys here cut the tip or do the punch?
