Name: La Flor Dominicana (LFD) Double Ligero 700 Maduro

Country: Dominican Republic

Shape: Parejo

Size: Gordo (6 1/2 inches x 60)

Strength: Full

Big cigar. I paired it with a 12-year-old blended Scotch and had a wonderful night.

I’ve tried different vitolas of the LFD Double Ligero before, so the aroma and flavors weren’t new to me. The only difference was that this was the biggest one. It lasted for about two hours. It had a good draw, and it burned evenly until there was nothing left of it.

Overall, I’d say that it’s a good clubbing cigar. I wouldn’t mind burning a few more of these at the beach or on a night out with friends. Good stuff.

Name: Rocky Patel Disciple Sixty

Country: Nicaragua

Shape: Parejo

Size: Double Toro (6 inches x 60)

Strength: Medium to Full

I paired this beauty with an espresso and smoked it by the pool. Overall, it was a good experience, and I can confidently say that I would definitely smoke the Rocky Patel Disciple again.

Branding: I love how this cigar is packaged. It’s such an attractive stick. The bands, the colors, the name, everything. I love the name. “Disciple” sounds religious, deep, and powerful.

Construction: Masterfully rolled, no soft spots, no weaknesses.

Pre-light: How can I describe it? It smelled like the inside of a medieval Catholic church. Old wood. Cold stones. Petrichor. Freshly baked bread.

Cut: Straight cut. Like almost always.

Burn: Even burn. But I still had to fix it a couple of times. It was a windy day.

Duration: 90 minutes.

Draw: Good. Could have been a little better.

Smoke: Flirtatious. Serpentine.

Ash: Good.

Flavor: Dark cocoa, earth, pink peppercorn, and oak.

Name: Rocky Patel Edge Nicaraguan Toro

Country: Nicaragua

Shape: Parejo

Size: Toro (6 inches x 52)

Strength: Medium to Full

I paired this stick with Johnnie Walker Black Label. I’d like to say that it’s a picnic cigar… Mainly because it’s affordable, big, and doesn’t require your full attention. I’d smoke this while grilling, or while building a campfire or setting up a tent. I’d pair it with blended Scotch whiskies, sparkling water, and all sorts of beer. Overall, I think it’s a good cigar.

Branding: Mediocre. I am not attracted to cigars that only have bands wrapped around the foot. Naturally, I prefer the bands to be near the head. To light this cigar, I had to remove the band. I usually like to keep the band on until I smoke at least the third of the stick. I like the name The Edge though.

Construction: Good construction. No weaknesses.

Pre-light: Bread, barnyard, chocolate milk, leather.

Cut: Straight cut. I’m not going for V-cuts anymore. No particular reason.

Burn: Nice burn. Quite even although it was a windy evening.

Duration: 90 minutes.

Draw: Excellent.

Smoke: Generous. Thick. Cloudy.

Ash: Good.

Flavor: Coffee, wood, earth, toast, with subtle hints of citrus fruits.