La Flor Dominicana Andalusian Bull Cigar – Single

Description

LA FLOR DOMINICANA ANDALUSIAN BULL

La Flor Dominicana Cigars

LFD is a family-owned cigar company founded in 1994 by Litto Gomez and Ines Lorenzo-Gomez. Litto was a jeweller, before entering the cigar industry but a life-altering experience—being robbed at gunpoint in his jewellery store—led him to pursue a new path. His first cigars, under the name Los Libertadores, were mild, but the brand has since transformed dramatically.

Today, La Flor Dominicana is synonymous with ligero—the strongest tobacco leaves from the top of the plant. While “ligero” was once an industry term, Gomez popularized it among cigar enthusiasts with his Ligero and Double Ligero lines. Unsatisfied with the strength of ligero available, Gomez took matters into his own hands and began growing his own tobacco.

Now both a farmer and cigarmaker, Gomez cultivates his tobacco in La Canela, a hot, arid microclimate within the Cibao Valley of the Dominican Republic. These unique conditions yield tobacco that is stronger, spicier, and more intense—characteristics that define La Flor Dominicana cigars.

Andalusian Bull

#Cigar of the Year 2016 by Cigar Aficionado

The La Flor Dominicana Andalusian Bull introduces a fresh concept to La Flor’s lineup of fine cigars. Its size takes inspiration from an old cigar mold that Gomez discovered in Belgium. The name honours Andalusia, a nod to Spain, where Gomez was born. The matador silhouette on the band pays tribute to Andalusia’s rich history of bullfighting, while the striking green shade mirrors the colour of the Andalusian flag.

The design holds a deeper meaning. The font on the band replicates Pablo Picasso’s handwriting—an homage to his fascination with bulls—and the scrollwork draws from the intricate patterns on a bullfighter’s uniform. This blend of bold symbolism and subtle details reflects the cigar’s character, which balances strength and finesse, much like a bull and a matador.

Gomez and his son Tony worked closely to perfect the blend, resulting in a cigar that intrigues both in flavour and appearance. The cigar features a Corojo-seed Ecuador Habano wrapper over a predominantly Dominican Criollo ’98 blend, along with a hybrid tobacco and a touch of Pelo d’Oro. The initial flavour delivers bold, savoury notes of hickory and leather. As it progresses, the profile evolves, introducing complex spices like saffron and cumin, complemented by a tangy note that ties the strength and spice together seamlessly. Each puff enhances the experience, making it a truly remarkable cigar.