La Flor Dominicana
Reserva Especial
La Flor Dominicana Reserva Especial is a medium-full strength cigar made in Dominican Republic at Tabacalera La Flor. It pairs Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper; Dominican binder; Dominican filler. The catalog lists 3 sizes, from 5½ × 60 to 7 × 60.
- Maker
- La Flor Dominicana
- Wrapper
- Ecuadorian Sumatra
- Binder
- Dominican
- Filler
- Dominican
- Country
- Dominican Republic
- Factory
- Tabacalera La Flor
- Strength
- medium-full
- Sizes
- 3 · 5½ × 60 to 7 × 60
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 Reserva Especial 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 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: 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 Reserva Especial taste like?
La Flor Dominicana Reserva Especial 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 Reserva Especial?
La Flor Dominicana Reserva Especial is listed as medium-full strength. Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
Is La Flor Dominicana Reserva Especial 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 Reserva Especial made?
La Flor Dominicana Reserva Especial is made in Dominican Republic at Tabacalera La Flor, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does La Flor Dominicana Reserva Especial use?
La Flor Dominicana Reserva Especial uses an Ecuadorian Sumatra 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 Reserva Especial come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 3 sizes: Toro (6 × 54), Gran Robusto (5½ × 60) and Super Corona (7 × 60). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke La Flor Dominicana Reserva Especial?
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 Reserva Especial?
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 Reserva Especial?
Cigars with a similar build include Butera Royal Vintage Royal Vintage, La Aurora 1495 Series and Vega Magna. They share Sumatra wrapper, medium-full strength, made in Dominican Republic. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.