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Flor de Flórez

Cabinet Selection

Flor de Flórez Cabinet Selection is a mild-medium strength cigar made in Dominican Republic at MATASA Santiago. It pairs Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper; Dominican binder; Dominican filler. It comes in one listed size, 5 × 50.

Maker
Flor de Flórez
Wrapper
Ecuadorian Connecticut
Binder
Dominican
Filler
Dominican
Country
Dominican Republic
Factory
MATASA Santiago
Strength
mild-medium
Sizes
1 · 5 × 50

Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.

What it tastes like

what the wrapper usually brings

Flor de Flórez Cabinet Selection uses an Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper. Connecticut shade wrappers tend toward cream, cedar, nuts and a light, smooth finish. That is the leaf's general character, not a tasting note for this cigar.

How to smoke it

rules of thumb
  • Time: plan on about 50 minutes to 1 h 15 min for a 5-inch size.
  • When: Mild to medium: an easy daytime smoke and a gentle step up from a first cigar.
  • Pair with: coffee with cream, a light beer, or a sparkling wine.
  • Pace: about a puff a minute keeps it cool and lets the flavors change from third to third. Do not inhale.
  • Before lighting: cut just above the cap line, toast the foot evenly, and take a cold draw to check it.

Sizes

1 in the catalog

What to try next

matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factory

Flor de Flórez Cabinet Selection questions

What does Flor de Flórez Cabinet Selection taste like?

Flor de Flórez Cabinet Selection uses an Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper. Connecticut shade wrappers tend toward cream, cedar, nuts and a light, smooth finish. That is the leaf's general character, not a tasting note for this cigar; log a smoke in CigarMind to record your own.

How strong is Flor de Flórez Cabinet Selection?

Flor de Flórez Cabinet Selection is listed as mild-medium strength. Mild to medium: an easy daytime smoke and a gentle step up from a first cigar.

Is Flor de Flórez Cabinet Selection good for beginners?

Yes. It is listed as mild to mild-medium, which is where most smokers start. Smoke it slowly, a puff a minute or so, and do not inhale.

Where is Flor de Flórez Cabinet Selection made?

Flor de Flórez Cabinet Selection is made in Dominican Republic at MATASA Santiago, according to manufacturer and trade sources.

What wrapper does Flor de Flórez Cabinet Selection use?

Flor de Flórez Cabinet Selection uses an Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper over a Dominican binder, with Dominican filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.

What sizes does Flor de Flórez Cabinet Selection come in?

The CigarMind catalog lists 1 size: Robusto (5 × 50). Each size has its own page with the full blend.

How long does it take to smoke Flor de Flórez Cabinet Selection?

For a 5-inch size, plan on about 50 minutes to 1 h 15 min. That is a rule of thumb of 10 to 15 minutes per inch at a relaxed pace, a puff about once a minute.

What drink goes with Flor de Flórez Cabinet Selection?

With a Connecticut shade wrapper, common pairings are coffee with cream, a light beer, or a sparkling wine. Match the drink's weight to the cigar's: lighter drinks for milder cigars, darker spirits for fuller ones.

What cigars are similar to Flor de Flórez Cabinet Selection?

Cigars with a similar build include Nat Sherman Gotham Selection, Butera Royal Vintage Bravo Corto and Ashton Cabinet Selection. They share Connecticut shade wrapper, mild-medium strength, made in Dominican Republic, same factory. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.