This past weekend on The Cigar Authority we spoke with Jonathan Carney about all things La Flor Dominicana. While the spotlight has been put on the LFD Andalusian Bull I decided to light up a cigar that the spotlight needs to go back on, La Nox.
The cigar was blended by Tony Gomez, the son of Litto Gomez and it is the cigar that changed things up for the Miami based, La Flor Dominicana. I liken this to a pitcher who win 18 games. He learned a new pitch, a cutter, and he becomes a 20 game winner that gets awarded the Cy Young. That’s what happened with La Not in my eyes.
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: Packaged in a round black box with the La Nox logo, it even looks different from the outside for the 20+ year old company. A dark looking wrapper adorns the La Nox. It is toothy with a fair amount of oils and minimal veins the La Nox is rolled to 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: Pelo de Oro is one of my favorite tobaccos and it is clear 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 seem 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 Finish (24/25): Talk about a game changer, and La Nox needs to be front and center on that list. The cigar was a winner when it was released, and if it was the pitcher, I would send it to the mound in the 7th game of the World Series. Its dark notes of chocolate and coffee with a moderate finish makes this cigar box worthy and a part of my regular rotation.
Score: 94
Price: $11.79 / $208.99
La Nox by La Flor Dominicana
La Nox by La Flor Dominicana Foot
La Nox by La Flor Dominicana Burn
