La Flor Domincana Air Bender

La Flor Dominicana

Air Bender

Guerro 6.25 x 54

La Flor Dominicana cigars are the product of Litto Gomez. I was really looking forward to trying this cigar when it came out.

It just so happened that Tony Gomez put one of his own in my hand. That certainly added to the smoking experience but if the Air Bender had not been for me, I would have said so. I loved it and will gladly smoke more of them.
I have always enjoyed the entire line of great La Flor Dominicana cigars and I certainly add the Air Bender to that list. I love the name of this cigar and its a real beauty of a fine premium stick.

It features a nice triple cap and has the quality construction La Flors are known for.
This cigar just looks and feels like a great cigar should. The Ecuadorian-grown Habano wrapper has a dark, reddish-brown color with little veining and has a slight oily sheen to it.

The Air Bender is full flavored and rich but not one of Litto’s many Ligero laden power bombs. A Maduro and a new stronger Chisel only blend will be forthcoming. I can’t wait to try them both.
The Chisel in my opinion is one of the easiest to smoke and nicest overall vitolas being made today.


Tony said they were looking for something different here that would appeal to many smokers and they have succeeded big time. I personally enjoy the heavy hitting power smokes but that is usually for a smaller group of seasoned smokers. This smoke definitely has what it takes to make itself home in my humidor.
Please, do yourself a favor and pick up an LFD Air Bender.


Format : Guerrero
Size : 6.25 x 54
Wrapper : Ecuador (Habano)
Filler : Dominican Republic
Binder : Dominican Republic
Recommend: Bend some air today
Price : $8 approx

Joya de Nicaragua Cabinetta Serie

The last time I smoked a Hojo de Nicaragua was the Antonio 1976. A full bodied power house only for the seasoned smoker. I was not sure what to expect form this.
A two tone wrapper that has a creamy, mellow taste with sweet and spicy notes. The cigar is first rolled with the Ecuadorian wrapper and after it is finished it is covered at the tip of it with a rich, dark and sweet Nicaraguan wrapper.
A very nice draw all the way through and finishes nice. The ash flaked throughout but over all a very pleasant smoke.

Illusione " Nosotros "

Illusione

Nosotros Corona Larga 6 x 46

Nosotros which means "Us" is symbolic of Illusione and Drew Estates joining forces to produce this long awaited cigar.

The Illusione Nosotros Cigars are rolled by Drew Estates in Nicaragua and are the latest creation from Illusione.The Nosotros is a blend tobaccos from Nicaragua with a Corojo '99 wrapper, Nicaraguan fillers, and Connecticut Habano binder.

I was looking forward to trying this cigar and I was not disappointed. I found this to be a good smoke right from the get go. I experienced no burn, draw or construction issues and this is always a good thing.

I found it to be of medium strength,with a good array of flavor. I don't think any one thing jumped out to take note of with this cigar but it was just plain good and very enjoyable to the very end. We can hunt for greatness in our cigars but this one delivers a nice little ride along the way.

If anything, I did find the wrapper to be a bit dull and nothing impressive about the overall appearance. If you were not looking for it, it might not jump off the shelf and catch your eye begging to be tried. Price is subjective but it is certainly on the high side and a lot more than other Illusione cigars. None the less, It definitely gets my approval of a cigar you should try.

I am a big fan of Illusione cigars and it would be hard to find a cigar in Don Giolito's line up that I don't enjoy. Some of my other favorites being the cg4, Epernay and 88. I can certainly add the Nosotros to that list.

Wrapper: Nicaraguan Corojo 99
Filler: Nicaraguan
Binder: Connecticut Habano
Sizing: 8 sizes in Boxes of 20
Price from $7.95 – $12.95

Recommend: Yes