![]() ![]() Just to be disappointed because it was not ready but at the same time happy because we would taste the progress. We tested this blend month after month for three years. The process of fermentation and aging took more years than we expected. But the most difficult part was the waiting. We knew it was a difficult task, because it implied growing our own wrapper. In 1999, we challenged ourselves to produce a cigar that was made entirely with tobacco grown on our farm. If you’re not familiar with the LG Diez line, here’s some background from the La Flor Dominicana website: This very limited LG Diez line extension (around 200 boxes) was introduced at the 2010 IPCPR trade show, and sold out quickly at many shops. ![]() And he was right, but he may have underestimated the demand. Even though he knew that a lancero wouldn’t be a smash hit with the average consumer these days, there are connoisseurs of the slender stick that would appreciate it. I asked my local La Flor Dominicana rep Justin, and he told me it’s because the lancero is one of Litto’s favorite vitolas. You may be wondering why a company that’s so well known for big cigars would produce a lancero, especially in a less-than-favorable market for the size. And to be honest, I’m rather fond of the DL660 and Maduro Salomon. I could complain about the situation, but the 60 ring gauge is many smokers are looking for, and Litto was kind enough to provide us with a smaller option or three. And that’s just the La Flor Dominicana section. It fights for your attention in the humidor among the likes of the L500, DL660, the DL700, the Salomons and soon, the new 8 1/2 x 60 Double Ligero “Digger”. Take for instance the cigar I’m reviewing this week, the LG Diez Lancero 2010. These days it’s easy for lanceros to get lost in the beefy, large ring-gauged shuffle. ![]()
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