La Flor Dominicana Coronado

In case you've been wondering, yes, the Coronado by La Flor cigar has been MIA recently but fans of that full-bodied beast can relax because it's now back under a new name: the La Flor Dominicana Coronado. Not much of a difference we know, but it helps to emphasize the cigar's status as a valued and important part of the LFD brand. What hasn't changed is the 93-rated blend, which led the Coronado to be named as the #2 cigar of 2006. Beginning with a sultry selection of LFD's own La Canela farm-grown filler and binder tobaccos, the torcedores at La Flor seal the deal by using a Nicaraguan Habano Sun Grown wrapper grown in the Jalapa Valley by Nestor Plasencia. (See more La Flor Dominicana Cigars) With a crowned band proudly bearing the 'LFD' logo embossed in gold on a red field, the Coronado is ruggedly handsome and sits heavy in the hand. Unlit there is a pronounced fresh hay/barnyard aroma and a draw test delivers some spice alongside the robust tobacco essences. One might not expect a company like LFD, with their reputation for strong, ligero-laden smokes, to be able to provide for more nuanced flavors but the Coronado starts out exceedingly creamy. With plenty of smooth cedar, licorice and rich milk chocolate to compliment the robust black pepper and roasted coffee that form the base profile, you'll almost forget this is a medium-full strength stick until it hits you upside the head. If you're an aficionado who likes to hang onto old sticks, now is the time to smoke your Coronado by La Flor and make room for a new collection of La Flor Dominicana Coronado's. Not only will this prove what a little aging can do to an already great stick, it will give you something to look forward to. But you might want to pick up an extra box 'cause it'll be hard to keep your hands off all of them.