La Flor Dominicana (LFD) Double Claro

La Flor Dominicana Double Claro marks a brilliant and highly unique departure from the brand's traditionally dark, heavy-hitting portfolio by introducing their very first venture into premium Candela wrappers. Crafted at Tabacalera La Flor in the Dominican Republic, Litto and Antonio Gomez engineered this medium-bodied masterpiece to showcase a completely different side of their blending expertise. They utilized their signature estate-grown Dominican filler tobacco, bound it with a spicy Nicaraguan leaf, and finally draped the cigar in a striking, bright green Ecuadorian Candela wrapper. The result is a highly aromatic, visually stunning smoke that perfectly bridges the gap between classic LFD strength and refreshing, herbal complexity.

When you light up an LFD Double Claro, the tasting notes provide a beautifully balanced, medium-bodied departure from standard Maduro profiles. The cold draw hints heavily at fresh grass and sweet citrus. Once lit, the unique green wrapper produces an incredibly smooth, aromatic burn that releases distinct floral scents and crisp, earthy notes. As the smoke progresses, the spicy Nicaraguan binder and rich Dominican filler seamlessly interact with the wrapper, introducing complex layers of roasted coffee and subtle spices that dance lightly on the palate. The draw remains perfectly steady, ensuring a refreshing, sweet, and savory finish that never overwhelms.

This specific line is immensely sought-after by aficionados who want a break from heavy, dark wrappers without sacrificing the premium construction and proprietary filler tobacco that La Flor Dominicana is famous for. A fascinating detail about Double Claro cigars is the rapid, high-heat curing process used on the Ecuadorian wrapper, which locks in the natural chlorophyll to preserve its striking green color and unique, grassy sweetness. Because these delicate Candela wrappers are highly susceptible to drying out and losing their color, we bypass traditional middlemen entirely. Through our factory-fresh sourcing model and strict 70/70 climate control, we ship every rare box straight from our Dominican aging room directly to your door.

More Blend Details

Origin: Dominican Republic

Factory: Tabacalera La Flor

Available Sizes: Corona (No. 42 5 1/2 x 42), Robusto (No. 50 5 x 50), Churchill (No. 48 6 1/2 x 48)

Packaging: Boxes of 25

Ratings: Cigar Aficionado awarded La Flor Dominicana LFD Double Claro cigars multiple 86+ point ratings

Pairing & Recommendations

To beautifully complement the floral scents, citrus, coffee, and earthy tasting notes of this medium-bodied Double Claro cigar, we highly recommend pairing it with a crisp gin and tonic, a light blonde ale, or a sweetened green tea. The botanical notes of the gin or the herbal sweetness of the tea will perfectly match the unique Ecuadorian Candela wrapper, while standing up gently to the Nicaraguan binder. This is a highly refreshing, aromatic companion, making it the perfect smoke for a warm spring afternoon, a morning round of golf, or an early brunch session.

Given the notoriously delicate nature of the rapid-cured green Candela wrapper, use a razor-sharp double-guillotine cutter to cleanly remove the cap, taking extreme care not to pinch or tear the head of the vitola. Toast the foot very gently with a soft flame or hold your torch lighter a few inches away to avoid scorching the thin Ecuadorian leaf. Maintain a slow, rhythmic drawing cadence; puffing too fast will cause the Dominican filler core to overheat, which can easily turn the delicate floral and citrus nuances bitter toward the final third.