Heard a knock @ the door today and the post lady had " dropped a box "
I wasn't expecting anything.....from anyone!!
But it seems that my sweetheart of a BIL while buying himself a box of the LFD's....( He bought and sent me one TOO!!!! )
With Carl and Shaun's assessment of them I can't wait to ash one.
Thanks BIL Steve
SCOREA review of this cigar:
Cigar Review: La Nox by La Flor Dominicana
Size: 6 x 52 (Toro)
Wrapper Brazil Cubra
Binder: San Andres Mexico
Filler: Dominican Republic (including Pelo de Oro)
Strength: Medium
Source: La Flor Dominicana
The Look (9/10): A dark looking wrapper adorns the La Nox and it can easily be confused as San Andres in terms of appearance. Toothy with a fair amount of oils and minimal veins the cigar is rolled to near perfection. The dual band of black with blue and white is a departure from the red and gold that has become synonymous with La Flor Dominicana and helps the brand feel new.
The Notes (34/35): Pelo de Oro is one of my favorite tobaccos and it is evident on the cold draw with elements of earth, raisins, and a slight mint like quality. The foot of the cigar is earth with a subtle sweetness lingering in the background.
Once the cigar is toasted and lit it is obvious this is not your typical La Flor Dominicana. The strength isn’t as in your face and Uncle Nic doesn’t appear to be present. There are notes of dark chocolate, black coffee and a touch of earth. The aroma really stands out and reminds me oatmeal raisin cookie.
The second third of La Nox sees the coffee notes move front and center with some lingering dark chocolate in the background and the finish. The cigar which continues down the road of medium bodied it smooth and lacks the pepper one expects from La Flor Dominicana.
In the last third of the cigar the dominant note is bitter espresso that is oh so enjoyable with continued dark chocolate, and a very faint cherry cordial.
The Burn (29/30): While the burn in the first third of the cigar was slightly asymmetrical it was razor-sharp with an ultra thin combustion line. In the second third of the cigar the burn was perfect. The white ash was smooth without any flake and easily held for each third. The draw was the true definition of perfection and it remained lit from first light to last puff.
The Finish (24/25): Talk about a game changer, and La Nox needs to be front and center on that list. The cigar which steps out of the comfort zone for La Flor Dominicana becomes in my opinion their top “regular” production cigar followed closely by the 1994. Its dark notes of chocolate and coffee with a moderate finish makes this cigar box worthy and a part of my regular rotation.
Score: 96
