La Flor Dominicana
Colorado Oscuro
La Flor Dominicana Colorado Oscuro is a medium strength cigar made in Dominican Republic at Tabacalera La Flor. It pairs Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper; Dominican Sumatra binder; Dominican Republic & Nicaragua filler. The catalog lists 5 sizes, from 4¼ × 48 to 7½ × 50.
- Maker
- La Flor Dominicana
- Wrapper
- Ecuadorian Sumatra
- Binder
- Dominican Sumatra
- Filler
- Dominican Republic & Nicaragua
- Country
- Dominican Republic
- Factory
- Tabacalera La Flor
- Strength
- medium
- Sizes
- 5 · 4¼ × 48 to 7½ × 50
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually bringsLa Flor Dominicana Colorado Oscuro uses an Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper. Sumatra wrappers tend toward earth, cinnamon and a mild sweetness. 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: Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
- Pair with: cognac, a brown ale, or 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
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What does La Flor Dominicana Colorado Oscuro taste like?
La Flor Dominicana Colorado Oscuro uses an Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper. Sumatra wrappers tend toward earth, cinnamon and a mild sweetness. 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 Colorado Oscuro?
La Flor Dominicana Colorado Oscuro is listed as medium strength. Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
Is La Flor Dominicana Colorado Oscuro good for beginners?
Usually, yes. Medium strength is manageable for most newer smokers who smoke slowly after eating. Smoke it slowly, a puff a minute or so, and do not inhale.
Where is La Flor Dominicana Colorado Oscuro made?
La Flor Dominicana Colorado Oscuro is made in Dominican Republic at Tabacalera La Flor, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does La Flor Dominicana Colorado Oscuro use?
La Flor Dominicana Colorado Oscuro uses an Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper over a Dominican Sumatra binder, with Dominican Republic & Nicaragua filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does La Flor Dominicana Colorado Oscuro come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 5 sizes: No. 2 (4¼ × 48), No. 3 (5 × 50), No. 4 (5 × 50), No. 1 (7½ × 50) and No. 5 (5¾ × 60). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke La Flor Dominicana Colorado Oscuro?
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 La Flor Dominicana Colorado Oscuro?
With a Sumatra wrapper, common pairings are cognac, a brown ale, or 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 Colorado Oscuro?
Cigars with a similar build include La Aurora 107 Ecuador, ADVentura Blackfin's Parlay and Bances. They share Sumatra wrapper, medium strength, made in Dominican Republic. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.