Brand History
Founded in 1996 in Santiago, Dominican Republic, La Flor Dominicana (LFD) has established its legacy through an unwavering dedication to agricultural excellence and consistency. Over the decades, Litto Gomez and his son Antonio have harnessed the specific terroir of their La Canela farm to cultivate aggressive, nutrient-dense tobaccos. This vertical integration allows their seasoned cigar roller teams to consistently produce bold configurations, maintaining a pristine environment from the curing barns straight to the aging room.
When evaluating the general flavor profile and strength, LFD is undeniably recognized for its full-bodied intensity. The factory pioneered the extensive use of heavily fermented ligero tobacco, packing their blends with a potent, spicy kick that veteran smokers respect. While they do offer a few mild-to-medium options incorporating a lighter seco leaf or a silky Connecticut wrapper, their dominant signature remains dark, heavy, and nicotine-rich. Expect profound tasting notes of black pepper, roasted espresso, leather, and dark chocolate in almost every major line they produce.
A fascinating fun fact about this factory is that Litto Gomez actually invented and patented his own vitola. The iconic “Chisel” shape features a flattened, wedge-like head that resembles a hand tool. This unusual cap design concentrates the smoke on the palate to intensify the tasting notes, and it remains one of the few cigar shapes in history to hold a U.S. patent.
Featured Blends & Ratings
La Flor Dominicana 1994: To commemorate their 20th anniversary, the Gomez family created this full-bodied & medium-full. It utilizes a beautiful Mexican San Andrés wrapper over estate-grown Dominican binder and filler. The profile bursts with tasting notes of molasses, dark earth, and espresso, offering a flawless draw. Available vitola: Toro, Robusto & Churchill.
La Flor Dominicana Air Bender: Engineered for smokers who appreciate thick, billowy smoke, this full-bodied cigar features a dark Ecuadorian Habano wrapper encompassing Dominican internals. Its large ring gauge options provide a slow burn that delivers cedar, roasted nuts, and a heavy spice finish. This blend is consistently rated between 94 and 85 points by Cigar Aficionado. Available in sizes such as Toro, Chisel, Robusto, Corona and Gordo.
La Flor Dominicana Andalusian Bull: Unquestionably the most sought-after cigar in their portfolio, this full-bodied utilizes a dark, naturally sweet Ecuadorian Corojo wrapper over Dominican tobaccos. Hand-rolled by a dedicated cigar roller in a striking figurado vitola, it features tasting notes of hickory, leather, and caramel. This precise blend famously secured the #1 Cigar of the Year title with a massive 96-point rating from Cigar Aficionado. Produced in Lonsdale and Salomon.
La Flor Dominicana Cameroon Cabinet: This full-bodied smoke stands out by using a highly sought-after, toothy African Cameroon wrapper over Dominican binder and filler from the La Canela farm. The result is a highly complex profile with a sharp burn, offering tasting notes of baking spices, sweet cedar, and white pepper. This blend includes cigars rated above 89 points by Cigar Aficionado. This blend comes in Chisel, Lancero, Lonsdale, Petit Corona, Toro, Robusto and Torpedo.
La Flor Dominicana Coronado: Returning by popular demand, this full-bodied features a stunning, sun-drenched Nicaraguan Jalapa Habano wrapper. Inside, the Dominican binder and filler leaves create a rich, chewy smoke dominated by leather, dark chocolate, and a long peppery finish. Cigar Aficionado has rated this powerful blend an outstanding +89 points. Commonly available in Double Corona, Double Toro, Corona Grande, Toro and Corona Gorda.
La Flor Dominicana Double Claro: Offering a slightly different visual and flavor approach, this medium-bodied cigar utilizes a green Ecuadorian Candela wrapper. Combined with Dominican internals, it presents a very smooth draw and even burn, offering unique tasting notes of sweet grass, green tea, and a subtle white pepper finish. This blend includes cigars rated above 86 points by Cigar Aficionado. Manufactured in Corona, Churchill and Robusto sizes.
La Flor Dominicana Double Ligero: Designed strictly for the seasoned smoker, this full-bodied powerhouse is packed with an extra ration of potent estate-grown Dominican ligero tobacco. Wrapped in an oily Ecuadorian sun-grown leaf, the composition delivers an aggressive draw full of black pepper, cedar, and roasted nuts. Various sizes of the Double Ligero like Robusto, Chisel, Churchill, Corona, Lancero, Toro and Gordo size. This blend have obtained results ranging from 86 to 94 points from Cigar Aficionado.
La Flor Dominicana Ligero: Serving as the brand’s original foray into heavy-hitting strength, this medium and full-bodied classic utilizes a beautiful Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper paired with Dominican binder and filler. The tasting notes are dominated by rich earth, espresso, and a lingering peppery spice. Available in Giant, Corona, Robusto, Toro, Gordo, Lancero, Perfecto, Torpedo, Chisel and Double Corona formats, some cigars of this line have achieved impressive 90+ ratings from cigar aficionados.
La Flor Dominicana Limited Edition: Representing the pinnacle of the factory’s blending capabilities, these medium-full releases vary by year, often featuring rare, assorted wrappers. They spend extra time resting in the aging room to marry the complex tobaccos perfectly. Due to their scarcity, these seasonal releases are highly rated and fiercely sought after by collectors exploring the brand. Produced in Churchill, Perfecto, Toro, Torpedo, Lancero, Chisel, Corona, Robusto, Gordo, Petit Corona, Small Panetela, Giant, and Belicoso vitolas.
La Flor Dominicana Little Cigars: For aficionados short on time but unwilling to compromise on flavor, these medium-full and medium bodied cigarillos feature a mix wrapper: Dominican Republic, Maduro, Oscuro, Connecticut Broadleaf, Cameroon, Ecuador and Habano wrapper. They deliver the same robust Dominican filler core in a much smaller ring gauge, offering a quick, 15-minute smoke loaded with earth and spice.
La Flor Dominicana Litto Gomez Diez: This full-bodied masterpiece is a true Dominican Puro, utilizing vintage tobaccos grown entirely on the La Canela farm. Because the wrapper, binder, and filler all share the same terroir, the flavor is incredibly cohesive, offering deep tasting notes of cedar, cinnamon, and intense black pepper. Cigar Aficionado has rewarded this vintage line with a stellar 93-point rating. Produced in Corona, Robusto, Churchill, Toro and Lancero vitolas.
La Flor Dominicana Oro: Presented in striking gold tubes, this full-bodied cigar is handcrafted entirely with premium Dominican tobaccos. It delivers a flawless burn and a rich, heavy draw filled with charred oak, dark fruit, and bold spice. It has secured high praise, a +92-point rating from Cigar Aficionado. Offered in Chisel and Toro dimensions.
La Flor Dominicana Reserva Especial: A perfect transition for those seeking a medium-full experience, this blend utilizes an elegant Connecticut Shade, Connecticut Ecuador, Connecticut Broadleaf and maduro wrapper over robust Dominican binder and filler leaves. The combination creates a balanced profile that bridges the gap between creamy, nutty textures and the signature LFD spice. Cigar Aficionado has awarded sizes within this line highly respectable ratings between 88 and 92 points.This blend comes in Robusto, Belicoso, Churchill, Perfecto, Gran Robusto, Super Corona, Toro and Petit Corona size.
La Flor Dominicana Selections & Samplers: For those looking to explore the brand’s vast portfolio, these medium to full-bodied assortments provide a curated tour of Litto Gomez’s best work. Featuring various wrappers and sizes, they serve as the perfect introduction to the brand’s complex tasting notes and flawless construction. Available in popular vitolas like Chisel, Assorted, Lancero, Robusto and Toro.
La Flor Dominicana Suave: Ideal for early mornings or novice smokers, this mild-bodied entry softens the brand’s typically aggressive profile. It features a pristine Connecticut broadleaf and Connecticut wrapper encompassing a gentle blend of Dominican seco and a very light touch of fuller tobaccos. The resulting smoke presents tasting notes of sweet cream, cedar, and a subtle toastiness, earning solid scores for its dependable construction. This blend includes cigars rated above 90 points by Cigar Aficionado. Available in sizes such as Gordo, Toro, Torpedo, Corona, Robusto, Lonsdale, Panetela, Petit corona , and Churchill.
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