The wrapper is a striking hue somewhere between red and brown and the beautiful shape is all curves and tapers. Salomones, as they're known in cigar factories, are far from an easy cigar to craft. Look closely at the band, which is a shade of emerald green, and you see the letters "LFD": La Flor Dominicana. The cigar is called the Andalusian Bull, and nothing about it is typical.
The wrapper is a striking hue somewhere between red and brown and the beautiful shape is all curves and tapers. Salomones, as they're known in cigar factories, are far from an easy cigar to craft. Look closely at the band, which is a shade of emerald green, and you see the letters "LFD": La Flor Dominicana. The cigar is called the Andalusian Bull, and nothing about it is typical.
But nothing about its creator, Litto Gomez is typical either. With Gomez, you'll find few of the stories typically associated with men in the tobacco business. No family history in tobacco. No Cuban lineage. No passed-down tobacco traditions. Born in Spain, but raised in Uruguay, Gomez came into the cigar industry in 1994 after a stint in the jewellery business went sour.
The La Flor Dominicana Andalusian Bull is a truly new concept within La Flor's portfolio of fine cigars. The size is based on that of an old cigar mould that Gomez found in Belgium. Naming it after Andalusia was a nod to Spain, the country where Gomez was born. And the silhouette of a matador on the band represents the celebrated history of the sport of bullfighting in Andalusia. That eye-catching shade of green is like that found on the Andalusian flag. But there's more to decode. The font on the band is based on Pablo Picasso's handwriting—he loved to paint bulls—and the scrollwork reflects patterns found on a bullfighter's uniform.
2016 marks the first time that La Flor Dominicana has been awarded No. 1 Cigar of the Year.
UK Mainland for orders under £150 we offer a tracked and signed-for two day delivery for £5.50
UK Mainland delivery for orders over £150, we offer a free tracked and signed-for two day delivery service
International delivery for orders under £350 we offer a tracked and signed-for delivery for £35.00
International delivery for orders over £350 we offer a free tracked and signed-for delivery service
Please note the cut off time for order processing is 2pm. Any orders placed after this time will not be processed until the following working day. Any orders placed after 2pm on a Friday will not be processed until Monday.
For all cigars we advise that they are stored in a humidor at no higher than 21°C and between 65-70% relative humidity. If no humidor is available, we would recommend a plastic zip-lock bag with a small spray of distilled water. This will keep the cigars fresh for up to three months.
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