La Flor Dominicana
Double Claro
La Flor Dominicana Double Claro is a medium strength cigar made in Dominican Republic at Tabacalera La Flor. It pairs Ecuadorian Candela wrapper; Nicaragua binder; Dominican Republic (La Canela) filler. The catalog lists 3 sizes, from 5 × 50 to 6⅞ × 48.
- Maker
- La Flor Dominicana
- Wrapper
- Ecuadorian Candela
- Binder
- Nicaragua
- Filler
- Dominican Republic (La Canela)
- Country
- Dominican Republic
- Factory
- Tabacalera La Flor
- Strength
- medium
- Sizes
- 3 · 5 × 50 to 6⅞ × 48
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 Double Claro uses an Ecuadorian Candela wrapper. Candela wrappers are flash-cured green and tend toward grass, tea and a bright, vegetal 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 55 minutes to 1 h 25 min for a 5.5-inch size.
- When: Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
- Pair with: iced tea, a crisp lager, or a mojito.
- 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 Double Claro taste like?
La Flor Dominicana Double Claro uses an Ecuadorian Candela wrapper. Candela wrappers are flash-cured green and tend toward grass, tea and a bright, vegetal 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 Double Claro?
La Flor Dominicana Double Claro is listed as medium strength. Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
Is La Flor Dominicana Double Claro 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 Double Claro made?
La Flor Dominicana Double Claro is made in Dominican Republic at Tabacalera La Flor, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does La Flor Dominicana Double Claro use?
La Flor Dominicana Double Claro uses an Ecuadorian Candela wrapper over a Nicaragua binder, with Dominican Republic (La Canela) filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does La Flor Dominicana Double Claro come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 3 sizes: No. 42 (5½ × 42), No. 48 (6⅞ × 48) and No. 50 (5 × 50). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke La Flor Dominicana Double Claro?
For a 5.5-inch size, plan on about 55 minutes to 1 h 25 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 Double Claro?
With a candela wrapper, common pairings are iced tea, a crisp lager, or a mojito. 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 Double Claro?
Cigars with a similar build include Sinistro Mr. Candela, Espinosa Wasabi and Apostate The Feathered Serpent. They share candela wrapper, medium strength, made in Dominican Republic. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.