La Flor Dominicana · Double Ligero
New WorldExperiencedLa Flor Dominicana Double Ligero Chisel
LFD's iconic flat-headed Chisel in full-strength Double Ligero trim — a 6 x 54 figurado you pinch open instead of cut, loaded with espresso and pepper.
The short answer
The La Flor Dominicana Double Ligero Chisel is a bold, full-bodied cigar — a Dominican Republic chisel (figurado) with a Ecuador Sumatra wrapper. Expect espresso, leather, and black pepper. Critics rate it 93/100.
Flavor profile
Roast · Earthy · Spice
Critic ratings
Cigar Aficionado
2018
93/100
Scores as published by each reviewer. Casa DNC aggregates third-party ratings; we don't score cigars ourselves.
The verdict
The La Flor Dominicana Double Ligero Chisel is a bold, full-bodied cigar from La Flor Dominicana's Double Ligero line. It's a Dominican Republic (New World) chisel (figurado) wrapped in Ecuador Sumatra at 6 in × 54.
On the palate, expect espresso, leather, and black pepper, leaning roast. Plan on roughly 70 minutes from light to nub.
It's well regarded: Cigar Aficionado rated it 93/100 in 2018. It pairs naturally with black coffee and aged rum. If you're newer to cigars, work up to this one rather than starting here.
The Chisel is La Flor Dominicana's signature shape, and the Double Ligero version puts that famous flattened head on the brand's most powerful blend. Instead of cutting it, you pinch the chisel tip to crack it open — it works like a built-in cutter and gives you a wide, flat draw. At 6 x 54 it is a substantial smoke wrapped in dark Ecuador Sumatra over Dominican binder and filler.
What it tastes like
This is full-bodied and genuinely strong, thanks to the double dose of ligero leaf. The profile leans on espresso, leather, and black pepper, with earth and cedar filling in behind. The chisel head focuses the smoke across your palate in a way a round cut does not, so the spice feels especially vivid. Take it slow and let it rest between puffs.
Who it's for
Experienced smokers who want LFD's calling-card shape and its hardest-hitting blend in one cigar. If the flat head is the appeal but the strength is too much, the La Flor Dominicana Air Bender Chisel offers the same format with a touch more polish. Never smoked a chisel before? You do not even need a cutter — but our how to cut a cigar guide explains why this shape is special.
Rate your draw and burn in the Casa DNC app — the chisel pinch is something cigar fans love to compare notes on.
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La Flor Dominicana Double Ligero Chisel — frequently asked
- Is the La Flor Dominicana Double Ligero Chisel a good cigar for beginners?
- Not as a first cigar. Full-bodied smokes are intense and high in nicotine — save it until you're comfortable with strength.
- How strong is the La Flor Dominicana Double Ligero Chisel?
- The La Flor Dominicana Double Ligero Chisel is Full-bodied — bold and high in nicotine. 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 Double Ligero Chisel taste like?
- Expect espresso, leather, and black pepper, leaning roast. Tasting notes are a guide — your palate may pick up more or less.
- What is the La Flor Dominicana Double Ligero Chisel's rating?
- Published critic scores: Cigar Aficionado 93/100 (2018). Casa DNC aggregates third-party ratings and doesn't score cigars itself.
- What pairs well with the La Flor Dominicana Double Ligero Chisel?
- It pairs well with black coffee and aged rum. As a rule, match the drink's intensity to the cigar's full body.
- How long does it take to smoke the La Flor Dominicana Double Ligero Chisel?
- Plan on about 70 minutes for the chisel (figurado) — longer if you smoke slowly, which keeps it cool and tasting its best.
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