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moki · 02-18-2006, 02:34 PM

La Flor Dominicana belicoso prototype (6" x 50) (name unknown)

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This belicoso from La Flor Dominicana is a prototype of an upcoming addition to the Ligero line of cigars (I don't know what it will eventually be named). It uses Dominican LFD farm-grown tobacco for the binder and filler (with a blend that's presumably similar to the rest of the Ligero line).

The interesting thing about this cigar, in addition to the new vitola, is that it's using a new wrapper: Habano-seed wrapper that is grown in Nicaragua. The wrapper is a smooth, nut-brown color, with an invitingly attractive sheen to it.

The cigar itself has a nice mature blend, largely medium bodied, but with nice hints of spice, and initially musty/mushroomy/earthy undertones. It develops into a lightly cinnamon-spiced cocoa taste profile, that is not overpowering but leaves a slight tingle of spice in your mouth after a draw.

I'm personally a fan of Litto's stronger stuff, the Double Ligero Churchill Especiales, the original Limitado, and more recently the exquisite Lanceros. As such while I enjoyed this cigar, I'm more likely to stick to the aforementioned more robust blends.

If the Double Ligero LFD lines are too spicy/powerful for you, and you've been a fan of the Ligero line, this cigar might be of interest to you; the new wrapper certainly adds a new twist on the existing Ligero line.

02-18-2006, 02:34 PM	#1
moki Club Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 1,470	La Flor Dominicana belicoso prototype La Flor Dominicana belicoso prototype (6" x 50) (name unknown) Picture This belicoso from La Flor Dominicana is a prototype of an upcoming addition to the Ligero line of cigars (I don't know what it will eventually be named). It uses Dominican LFD farm-grown tobacco for the binder and filler (with a blend that's presumably similar to the rest of the Ligero line). The interesting thing about this cigar, in addition to the new vitola, is that it's using a new wrapper: Habano-seed wrapper that is grown in Nicaragua. The wrapper is a smooth, nut-brown color, with an invitingly attractive sheen to it. The cigar itself has a nice mature blend, largely medium bodied, but with nice hints of spice, and initially musty/mushroomy/earthy undertones. It develops into a lightly cinnamon-spiced cocoa taste profile, that is not overpowering but leaves a slight tingle of spice in your mouth after a draw. I'm personally a fan of Litto's stronger stuff, the Double Ligero Churchill Especiales, the original Limitado, and more recently the exquisite Lanceros. As such while I enjoyed this cigar, I'm more likely to stick to the aforementioned more robust blends. If the Double Ligero LFD lines are too spicy/powerful for you, and you've been a fan of the Ligero line, this cigar might be of interest to you; the new wrapper certainly adds a new twist on the existing Ligero line. __________________ vitolas.net -- rare cigar reference & more...