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La Flor Dominicana

Oro Maduro

La Flor Dominicana Oro Maduro is a medium-full strength cigar made in Dominican Republic at Tabacalera La Flor. It pairs Nicaraguan Habano wrapper; Dominican Republic binder; Dominican Republic & Nicaragua filler. The catalog lists 2 sizes, from 6 × 48 to 6 × 54.

Maker
La Flor Dominicana
Wrapper
Nicaraguan Habano
Binder
Dominican Republic
Filler
Dominican Republic & Nicaragua
Country
Dominican Republic
Factory
Tabacalera La Flor
Strength
medium-full
Sizes
2 · 6 × 48 to 6 × 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 Oro Maduro uses a Nicaraguan 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 hour to 1 h 30 min for a 6-inch size.
  • When: Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
  • 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

2 in the catalog

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La Flor Dominicana Oro Maduro questions

What does La Flor Dominicana Oro Maduro taste like?

La Flor Dominicana Oro Maduro uses a Nicaraguan 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 Oro Maduro?

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

Is La Flor Dominicana Oro Maduro 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 Oro Maduro made?

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

What wrapper does La Flor Dominicana Oro Maduro use?

La Flor Dominicana Oro Maduro uses a Nicaraguan Habano wrapper over a Dominican Republic 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 Oro Maduro come in?

The CigarMind catalog lists 2 sizes: No. 5 (6 × 48) and No. 6 (6 × 54). Each size has its own page with the full blend.

How long does it take to smoke La Flor Dominicana Oro Maduro?

For a 6-inch size, plan on about 1 hour to 1 h 30 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 Oro Maduro?

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 Oro Maduro?

Cigars with a similar build include Balmoral Serie Signaturas Paso Doble, La Galera Habano and Davidoff Escurio. They share habano wrapper, medium-full strength, made in Dominican Republic, same factory. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.