Benzopyrene
BoM June 08
La Flor Dominicana Double Ligero Lancero Oscuro
appearance 8
ash 7
draw 7
burn 8
flavor/blend 21
uniqueness 4
smoke 6
finish 6
total 67
Dark, smooth lancero with a cute pigtail. The ash was white and cracked, but not tremendously sturdy. The draw was a little loose throughout the smoke and it went out on me a few times. The burn was a little uneven throughout the smoke as well. The smoke started off very strong with a tremendously woody core, but became more medium bodied by the middle maintaining its woody character. There were some subtle vanilla hints hidden within the first half, but it was reduced to only its woody core in the second half. It maintained good flavor, but lacked the complexity I expected out of the la flor dl series. The smoke was thick at some points and sparse at others. The final third of he cigar was marred by bitterness, and I could only grade it as if it was made in a hurry, like a paper written only because it had to be and not because any thought or effort had been put into it. I had heard good things about this cigar, but was dissappointed in its qualities, especially since I have come to expect so much from la flor cigars these days. In the end I had to let it die out, because I just couldnt take it anymore. This is not a smoke I will soon recomend to anyone, nor will I try again until it's a little more mature.:nono:
appearance 8
ash 7
draw 7
burn 8
flavor/blend 21
uniqueness 4
smoke 6
finish 6
total 67
Dark, smooth lancero with a cute pigtail. The ash was white and cracked, but not tremendously sturdy. The draw was a little loose throughout the smoke and it went out on me a few times. The burn was a little uneven throughout the smoke as well. The smoke started off very strong with a tremendously woody core, but became more medium bodied by the middle maintaining its woody character. There were some subtle vanilla hints hidden within the first half, but it was reduced to only its woody core in the second half. It maintained good flavor, but lacked the complexity I expected out of the la flor dl series. The smoke was thick at some points and sparse at others. The final third of he cigar was marred by bitterness, and I could only grade it as if it was made in a hurry, like a paper written only because it had to be and not because any thought or effort had been put into it. I had heard good things about this cigar, but was dissappointed in its qualities, especially since I have come to expect so much from la flor cigars these days. In the end I had to let it die out, because I just couldnt take it anymore. This is not a smoke I will soon recomend to anyone, nor will I try again until it's a little more mature.:nono:
