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La Flor Dominicana

Air Bender

La Flor Dominicana Air Bender is a full strength cigar made in Dominican Republic at Tabacalera La Flor. It pairs Ecuadorian Habano wrapper; Dominican binder; Dominican filler. The catalog lists 3 sizes, from 5 × 50 to 6¾ × 54.

Maker
La Flor Dominicana
Wrapper
Ecuadorian Habano
Binder
Dominican
Filler
Dominican
Country
Dominican Republic
Factory
Tabacalera La Flor
Strength
full
Sizes
3 · 5 × 50 to 6¾ × 54

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

What it tastes like

what the wrapper usually brings

La Flor Dominicana Air Bender uses an Ecuadorian Habano wrapper. Habano-seed wrappers tend toward pepper, cedar, leather and baking spice. 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 1 h 5 min to 1 h 35 min for a 6.25-inch size.
  • When: A full-strength cigar is best after a full meal and never on an empty stomach; keep water nearby and slow down if you feel the nicotine.
  • Pair with: bourbon, rye whiskey, or a black coffee.
  • 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

3 in the catalog

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La Flor Dominicana Air Bender questions

What does La Flor Dominicana Air Bender taste like?

La Flor Dominicana Air Bender uses an Ecuadorian Habano wrapper. Habano-seed wrappers tend toward pepper, cedar, leather and baking spice. 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 La Flor Dominicana Air Bender?

La Flor Dominicana Air Bender is listed as full strength. A full-strength cigar is best after a full meal and never on an empty stomach; keep water nearby and slow down if you feel the nicotine.

Is La Flor Dominicana Air Bender good for beginners?

It is a stronger cigar. Most newer smokers are better served starting milder and working up to it. Smoke it slowly, a puff a minute or so, and do not inhale.

Where is La Flor Dominicana Air Bender made?

La Flor Dominicana Air Bender is made in Dominican Republic at Tabacalera La Flor, according to manufacturer and trade sources.

What wrapper does La Flor Dominicana Air Bender use?

La Flor Dominicana Air Bender uses an Ecuadorian Habano 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 La Flor Dominicana Air Bender come in?

The CigarMind catalog lists 3 sizes: Matatan (5 × 50), Guerrero (6¼ × 52) and Chisel (6¾ × 54). Each size has its own page with the full blend.

How long does it take to smoke La Flor Dominicana Air Bender?

For a 6.25-inch size, plan on about 1 h 5 min to 1 h 35 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 La Flor Dominicana Air Bender?

With a habano wrapper, common pairings are bourbon, rye whiskey, or a black coffee. Match the drink's weight to the cigar's: lighter drinks for milder cigars, darker spirits for fuller ones.

What cigars are similar to La Flor Dominicana Air Bender?

Cigars with a similar build include Bucanero Full Sail Maduro, Caldwell Savages and AVO Syncro Nicaragua Fogata. They share habano wrapper, full strength, made in Dominican Republic. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.