Lightweights Beware: My Take on the LFD Double Ligero
The La Flor Dominicana Double Ligero hits hard from the first draw. Pepper, leather, and fig sweetness build into a full throttle finish. It is bold, strong, and not for casual smokers.
This Sunday I’m enjoying an LFD Double Ligero because sometimes you want a cigar that doesn’t just whisper flavor, it roars. This one is unapologetically bold, the kind of cigar that demands your attention and maybe your respect. It’s the smoke you light when you’re in the mood to test your limits and prove you can hang with the heavy hitters.
The Cigar That Punches First
The Double Ligero doesn’t ease you in gently. The second you take that first draw, you know this isn’t a mild afternoon puff. It’s strong, rich, and carries an edge that hits before the smoke even settles. Some cigars are background music. This one is front-row rock and roll.
Brand and Blend — What Makes LFD Tick
La Flor Dominicana, or LFD, has a reputation for building cigars that flex Dominican power. Litto Gomez founded the brand in the mid-90s, chasing bold flavor and flawless craftsmanship. The “Double Ligero” line doubles down on that identity—literally packing in twice the ligero leaf, the part of the tobacco plant known for strength and spice. It’s a calculated punch that delivers flavor without chaos, and the construction backs it up.
First Impressions and Construction
Before lighting, you can already tell this cigar means business. The wrapper is dark and oily, firm to the touch, and heavy in hand. The aroma hints at molasses, cedar, and black pepper. The cold draw gives a preview—sweet earth and faint fig notes. It’s the kind of prelude that lets you know things are about to get loud.
The Experience — From Light-Up to Knock-Out
First Third – Molasses and Mayhem
The first third kicks off with molasses sweetness and fig wrapped in a wave of pepper. The smoke is thick and creamy. The retrohale delivers that pepper sting, but underneath it sits a warm, earthy sweetness that keeps you coming back.
Second Third – Mocha and Momentum
As it burns down, mocha and espresso notes step in. The pepper mellows slightly, and the flavors start layering together like a jam session that finally found its groove. The draw stays smooth and firm, the ash holds tight, and the aroma deepens.
Final Third – Earth and Aftershock
The strength peaks here. The sweetness fades, leaving leather, cedar, and black coffee bitterness that reminds you this cigar isn’t meant to play nice. It’s satisfying and assertive, the kind of finish that earns silence when you stub it out.
Pairing and Setting — Skip the Coffee
I don’t drink coffee, and frankly this cigar doesn’t need it. The Double Ligero pairs better with something that complements its bite. A cola, root beer, or even a piece of dark chocolate balances the spice. Or go old-school—no drink, no distraction, just smoke and quiet. Sometimes the right pairing is time itself.
Final Thoughts — Respect the Power
The LFD Double Ligero isn’t a casual smoke. It’s the heavyweight bout of cigars, built for people who enjoy the rush of big flavor and full-body intensity. If you’re a beginner, maybe work your way up to it. But if you’re ready for a challenge, this cigar delivers exactly what its name promises — double the punch, double the satisfaction.
What are you smoking this weekend? Drop your own #SundayCigar story in the comments or tag your post. Let’s see who else is brave enough to take on the Double Ligero.
