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La Flor Dominicana

La Volcada

La Flor Dominicana La Volcada is a medium-full strength cigar made in Dominican Republic at Tabacalera La Flor. It pairs Mexican San Andres wrapper; Ecuadorian Corojo binder; Dominican Republic filler. The catalog lists 2 sizes, from 4⅛ × 34 to 7 × 48.

Maker
La Flor Dominicana
Wrapper
Mexican San Andres
Binder
Ecuadorian Corojo
Filler
Dominican Republic
Country
Dominican Republic
Factory
Tabacalera La Flor
Strength
medium-full
Sizes
2 · 4⅛ × 34 to 7 × 48

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 La Volcada uses a Mexican San Andres wrapper. San Andrés wrappers from Mexico tend toward cocoa, earth, coffee and black pepper. 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 10 min to 1 h 45 min for a 7-inch size.
  • When: Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
  • Pair with: espresso, mezcal, or a dark rum.
  • 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

2 in the catalog

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La Flor Dominicana La Volcada questions

What does La Flor Dominicana La Volcada taste like?

La Flor Dominicana La Volcada uses a Mexican San Andres wrapper. San Andrés wrappers from Mexico tend toward cocoa, earth, coffee and black pepper. 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 La Volcada?

La Flor Dominicana La Volcada is listed as medium-full strength. Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.

Is La Flor Dominicana La Volcada 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 La Volcada made?

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

What wrapper does La Flor Dominicana La Volcada use?

La Flor Dominicana La Volcada uses a Mexican San Andres wrapper over an Ecuadorian Corojo binder, with Dominican Republic filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.

What sizes does La Flor Dominicana La Volcada come in?

The CigarMind catalog lists 2 sizes: Petite (4⅛ × 34) and Churchill (7 × 48). Each size has its own page with the full blend.

How long does it take to smoke La Flor Dominicana La Volcada?

For a 7-inch size, plan on about 1 h 10 min to 1 h 45 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 La Volcada?

With a San Andrés wrapper, common pairings are espresso, mezcal, or a dark rum. 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 La Volcada?

Cigars with a similar build include E.P. Carrillo La Historia, Principle Cigars Archive Collection and Kristoff San Andres. They share San Andrés wrapper, medium-full strength, made in Dominican Republic. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.