La Flor Dominicana · Double Ligero
New WorldExperiencedLa Flor Dominicana Double Ligero DL-700
One of the strongest production cigars made — LFD doubles the ligero leaf for a full-bodied Ecuador Sumatra gordo of espresso, mesquite and dark sweetness.
The short answer
The La Flor Dominicana Double Ligero DL-700 is a bold, full-bodied cigar — a Dominican Republic gordo with a Ecuador Sumatra wrapper. Expect espresso, mesquite, and leather.
Flavor profile
Roast · Balanced · Earthy · Fruity · Spice
The verdict
The La Flor Dominicana Double Ligero DL-700 is a bold, full-bodied cigar from La Flor Dominicana's Double Ligero line. It's a Dominican Republic (New World) gordo wrapped in Ecuador Sumatra at 6.5 in × 60.
On the palate, expect espresso, mesquite, and leather, leaning roast. Plan on roughly 85 minutes from light to nub.
It pairs naturally with black coffee and bourbon. If you're newer to cigars, work up to this one rather than starting here.
The Double Ligero line is La Flor Dominicana at its most unapologetic. The name is literal: founder Litto Gomez packs in roughly twice the ligero leaf normally allowed, and ligero is the strongest, most nicotine-rich part of the tobacco plant. The DL-700 is the big 6.5 x 60 expression, finished in a dark, oily Ecuador Sumatra wrapper over Dominican binder and filler.
What it tastes like
This is a full-bodied, full-strength smoke, full stop. Expect espresso, mesquite, and leather up front, with a beefy core of toast and earth and a surprising undercurrent of raisin and licorice sweetness. Black pepper runs through the retrohale. It earned 94 points from Cigar Aficionado, but ratings are almost beside the point here — this is about intensity.
Who it's for
Eat a full meal first. The DL-700 is for experienced smokers who actively want a nicotine punch, and it will flatten a beginner. If you love it but want it in a no-cut figurado, try the La Flor Dominicana Double Ligero Chisel. New to potent smokes in general? Read the cigar strength guide before you commit to this one.
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La Flor Dominicana Double Ligero DL-700 — frequently asked
- Is the La Flor Dominicana Double Ligero DL-700 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 DL-700?
- The La Flor Dominicana Double Ligero DL-700 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 DL-700 taste like?
- Expect espresso, mesquite, and leather, leaning roast. Tasting notes are a guide — your palate may pick up more or less.
- What pairs well with the La Flor Dominicana Double Ligero DL-700?
- It pairs well with black coffee and bourbon. 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 DL-700?
- Plan on about 85 minutes for the gordo — longer if you smoke slowly, which keeps it cool and tasting its best.
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