La Flor Dominicana Andalusian Bull (6.5″x 64) Box of 10

La Flor Dominicana Andalusian Bull Specifications

• Brand: La Flor Dominicana (LFD)
• Cigar: Andalusian Bull
• Size: 6.5″ x 64
• Shape: Salomon / Figurado
• Wrapper: Ecuadorian Corojo-Seed Habano
• Binder: Dominican Republic
• Filler: Dominican Republic – Criollo ’98, Hybrid Tobacco, Pelo d’Oro
• Country of Origin: Dominican Republic
• Factory: Tabacalera La Flor S.A.
• Strength: Full
• Flavor Notes: Hickory, Leather, Earth, Saffron, Cumin, Pepper, Natural Sweetness
• Cigar Aficionado Rating: 96 Points
• Award: #1 Cigar of the Year 2016
• Box Count: 10 Cigars

La Flor Dominicana Andalusian Bull – 96 Points and Cigar of the Year

Every once in a while, a cigar comes along that doesn’t look, smoke, or taste quite like anything else on the shelf. The La Flor Dominicana Andalusian Bull is one of them. An enormous, oddly shaped Salomon with a dark reddish-brown wrapper and an unmistakable emerald-green band. It’s a cigar that grabs your attention before you even think about cutting it.

But the appearance only tells part of the story.

Litto Gomez has never been one to follow everybody else’s lead. From the famous LFD Chisel to some of the company’s more powerful Dominican blends, he’s made a career out of doing things a little differently. The Andalusian Bull takes that approach even further. A complicated shape, carefully selected tobacco, and a blend that took considerable work to get right.

The cigar was introduced in 2016. By the end of that year, it had accomplished something remarkable.

Cigar Aficionado named the Andalusian Bull its #1 Cigar of the Year, awarding it 96 points.

That’s quite an achievement for a cigar that had only recently arrived on the market.

The Story Behind the Andalusian Bull

The inspiration didn’t come from a tobacco field in the Dominican Republic. It came from an old cigar mold Litto Gomez discovered during a trip to Belgium.

The unusual shape caught his attention.

Rather than producing another traditional Toro or Churchill, Gomez used that antique mold as the inspiration for something entirely different. A large, flowing Salomon with a substantial foot and a gradually tapering body. The sort of cigar that requires an experienced roller and a good deal of patience.

Even the name has a story.

Andalusia is a region in southern Spain known for its history, distinctive culture, and bullfighting traditions. Gomez was born in Spain, and the cigar pays tribute to those roots.

Look closely at the band. The matador artwork, green coloring, and decorative details weren’t chosen at random. Every element ties back to the Spanish inspiration behind the cigar.

A little dramatic? Sure.

But when you’re making a cigar this unusual, you might as well go all the way.

Ecuadorian Corojo Wrapper – Rich, Spicy, and Full of Character

The Andalusian Bull wears a dark natural Ecuadorian Corojo-seed Habano wrapper. It’s a beautiful piece of tobacco, with a reddish-brown appearance that looks especially good against the cigar’s emerald-green band.

And there’s some real strength underneath it.

The binder and fillers come from La Flor Dominicana’s tobacco operations in the Dominican Republic. The filler incorporates Dominican Criollo ’98, hybrid tobacco, and a portion of Pelo d’Oro, creating a blend with considerable depth and character.

Pelo d’Oro is particularly interesting. It’s a tobacco variety valued for its rich flavor but historically difficult to cultivate because of agricultural challenges.

The blend brings together those different leaf characteristics without depending on a long list of tobacco-growing countries.

Dominican tobacco. Ecuadorian wrapper.

Simple enough on paper. Anything but ordinary once it’s rolled.

Andalusian Bull Flavor Profile – Leather, Hickory, and Exotic Spices

The Andalusian Bull isn’t your typical dark cigar overloaded with espresso and chocolate.

Its character leans in a different direction.

Leather and hickory provide a bold, savory foundation, accompanied by earthy tobacco and a distinctive spicy quality. There’s some pepper, certainly, but the more interesting flavors come from the way the spices develop.

Saffron. Cumin. A little tanginess that seems to work its way between the stronger tobacco notes.

Not exactly the flavors you encounter in every cigar.

As the smoke develops, those savory characteristics are balanced by a subtle natural sweetness. Enough to soften the edges without taking away from the cigar’s powerful personality.

The finish is rich and lingering, with wood, spice, and leather remaining noticeable.

What makes the Andalusian Bull stand apart isn’t simply its strength. Plenty of cigars are strong. It’s the unusual combination of flavors and how they work together that earned this blend so much attention.

The Salomon Shape – A Serious Test of Cigar-Making Skill

Take one look at the Andalusian Bull and you’ll understand why rolling this cigar isn’t an everyday job.

At 6.5 inches long with a maximum ring gauge of 64, the body is unusually broad through the lower section before narrowing toward the head. It isn’t a straight-sided Gordo or a conventional Torpedo.

It’s a Salomon-inspired figurado.

And that makes construction considerably more complicated.

The roller must distribute the filler tobacco through a changing diameter while maintaining proper airflow. Too much tobacco in the wrong place can restrict the draw. Too little, and the cigar may burn inconsistently.

There’s little room for mistakes.

The unusual proportions also influence how the cigar smokes. As the burning surface moves through different sections of the body, the relationship between wrapper, binder, and filler changes.

That doesn’t guarantee dramatic flavor transitions. But it does make the shape part of the experience rather than just another decorative feature.

96 Points – Cigar Aficionado’s #1 Cigar of 2016

Winning Cigar of the Year is no small achievement.

Cigar Aficionado evaluates premium cigars through blind tastings, removing the original bands so reviewers aren’t influenced by the manufacturer or reputation.

In 2016, the Andalusian Bull rose to the top.

The publication awarded it 96 points and placed it ahead of every other cigar in that year’s Top 25 ranking. Its combination of unusual construction, powerful tobacco, and sophisticated flavor development helped distinguish it from the competition.

That recognition turned an already interesting cigar into one of La Flor Dominicana’s most celebrated releases.

And unlike many anniversary cigars that disappear after their initial production, the Andalusian Bull has remained a recognizable part of the LFD portfolio.

Who Should Smoke the LFD Andalusian Bull?

This isn’t a cigar I’d recommend simply because somebody wants the biggest ring gauge they can find.

There’s more to it than that.

The Andalusian Bull is best appreciated by smokers who enjoy substantial Dominican tobacco, unusual figurado shapes, and flavor profiles that go beyond the familiar coffee-and-chocolate combination.

If you’ve been smoking La Flor Dominicana Double Ligero or other full-bodied LFD blends for years, the Andalusian Bull offers another side of what Litto Gomez can do with Dominican leaf.

Collectors will appreciate the history, the distinctive shape, and that famous 96-point rating. Experienced cigar smokers may be more interested in the blend itself. Particularly the leather, hickory, and exotic spice character that made this cigar stand out in blind tastings.

And then there’s the presentation.

Few cigars look quite like an Andalusian Bull sitting in the humidor.

It’s big. Unusual. A little intimidating at first glance.

But underneath all that personality is a carefully developed blend from one of the Dominican Republic’s most respected cigar makers.

The La Flor Dominicana Andalusian Bull isn’t famous just because of its shape or its 96-point rating. It earned that reputation with remarkable tobacco, skilled construction, and a flavor profile that’s difficult to mistake for anything else.

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