La Flor Dominicana · Andalusian Bull
New WorldAficionadosLa Flor Dominicana Andalusian Bull
The 96-point Cigar of the Year 2016 from LFD — a big, ornate Ecuador Corojo figurado that is unexpectedly refined for a brand built on power.
The short answer
The La Flor Dominicana Andalusian Bull is a richer, medium-to-full smoke — a Dominican Republic figurado with a Ecuador Corojo wrapper. Expect cedar, cocoa, and black pepper. Critics rate it 96/100.
Flavor profile
Earthy · Sweet · Spice
Critic ratings
Cigar Aficionado
2016
96/100
Scores as published by each reviewer. Casa DNC aggregates third-party ratings; we don't score cigars ourselves.
The verdict
The La Flor Dominicana Andalusian Bull is a richer, medium-to-full smoke from La Flor Dominicana's Andalusian Bull line. It's a Dominican Republic (New World) figurado wrapped in Ecuador Corojo at 6.5 in × 64.
On the palate, expect cedar, cocoa, and black pepper, leaning earthy. Plan on roughly 90 minutes from light to nub.
It's well regarded: Cigar Aficionado rated it 96/100 in 2016. It pairs naturally with espresso and aged rum. If you're newer to cigars, work up to this one rather than starting here.
The Andalusian Bull is the cigar that made the wider world pay attention to La Flor Dominicana. When Cigar Aficionado named it the #1 Cigar of the Year for 2016 with a 96-point score, this oddly shaped, bull-horn-tipped figurado became one of the most chased smokes on the market. It is still a special-occasion cigar, and worth the hunt if you find one.
What it tastes like
LFD is famous for blends that hit like a freight train, so the surprise here is balance. The Ecuador Corojo wrapper over Dominican binder and filler gives you cedar, cocoa, and a soft sweet-cream note up front, with black pepper and leather building underneath. It reads as medium-full in body, and while there is real strength, it is far more composed than the brand's Double Ligero line. The hefty 6.5 x 64 shape burns slowly, so give yourself well over an hour.
Who it's for
This is one for experienced smokers and collectors, not a first cigar. If you are newer to the brand and want to understand why people obsess over LFD, you might warm up with the gentler La Flor Dominicana Suave Gobernador first. Because it is a pure Dominican-grown blend with an Ecuadorian hat, it also makes a great talking point in the Cuban vs Nicaraguan cigars debate — proof the Dominican Republic belongs in that conversation.
When you do light one up, log it in your humidor and rate it with the Casa DNC app so you remember exactly how your example smoked.
Curious how it stacks up? See Cuban vs Nicaraguan cigars.
La Flor Dominicana Andalusian Bull — frequently asked
- Is the La Flor Dominicana Andalusian Bull a good cigar for beginners?
- Ease into it. The fuller body can be a lot for a first-timer, so it's better once you've built up a little tolerance.
- How strong is the La Flor Dominicana Andalusian Bull?
- The La Flor Dominicana Andalusian Bull is Medium-Full-bodied. Strength is about body and nicotine rather than flavor, so eat something first and take it slow if you're sensitive.
- What does the La Flor Dominicana Andalusian Bull taste like?
- Expect cedar, cocoa, and black pepper, leaning earthy. Tasting notes are a guide — your palate may pick up more or less.
- What is the La Flor Dominicana Andalusian Bull's rating?
- Published critic scores: Cigar Aficionado 96/100 (2016). Casa DNC aggregates third-party ratings and doesn't score cigars itself.
- What pairs well with the La Flor Dominicana Andalusian Bull?
- It pairs well with espresso and aged rum. As a rule, match the drink's intensity to the cigar's medium-full body.
- How long does it take to smoke the La Flor Dominicana Andalusian Bull?
- Plan on about 90 minutes for the figurado — longer if you smoke slowly, which keeps it cool and tasting its best.
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