Initial Thoughts
I love the La Flor Dominicana brand of cigars. The Air Bender is one of my favorite cigars around. So when I was in my local B&M I was immediately drawn to the the shelf of LFD cigars to these beautiful boxes that looked like marbled wood. In there I found this giant stick, the La Flor Dominicana Limitado III. I didn’t know anything about this stick other than it was made by LFD. The Limitado III made it sound unique and special so I thought hey I’ll splurge a little and spend around $10 for this thing.
Looks
This cigar looks absolutely wonderful! Beautiful Sumatra wrapper, the Limitado III has a double band on the barrel with the classic LFD logo. This cigar is quite large, standing at 6 1/2″ so I knew this was going to be quite a long smoke. The wrapper is a nice dark brown, and there are a couple of veins that run the length of the wrapper.
Function
I picked up the cigar and did the “pinch test” to determine if there were any spots on the cigar and thankfully none were found. I used my double guillotine cutter to nip the cap on this and test the pre light draw. For being such a large cigar the Limitado III pulled really well.
Smoking
Flavor
On the pre light draw I picked up a lot of sweet coffee flavor that finished with a hint of spice. Once I lit the cigar the coffee flavor intensified and also brought in some molasses which I thought was pretty interesting. It’s been awhile since I’ve picked up the flavor of molasses in a cigar, but I always welcome a little change. Maybe it was do the fact that I had barbecue for lunch before I smoked this stogie? In the second third I started picking up a lot stronger tobacco flavor. The coffee was gone and it become more earthy and full of tobacco. I was afraid that I might have got the cigar too hot, but when touching the barrel it didn’t feel too warm, but I let the cigar rest a little and the tobacco backed off some.
Would I Buy It Again?
Possibly, I would pick up a couple just to age them since they are limited edition cigars. However this cigar didn’t blow my socks off so I don’t plan on shelling out $10 / stick too often.Is It an Every Day Smoke?
For me no, this cigar took a long time to smoke and I wasn’t able to pull anything extra special out of it.Would I Buy a Box?
Potentially, I love the idea of limited cigars. I think if you can afford to pick up a box of limited cigars and have a place to store them then it’s always interesting to age them.Frequently Asked Questions
How strong is the La Flor Dominicana Limitado III?
The La Flor Dominicana Limitado III is a medium to full-bodied cigar. Check our full review above for strength and body notes from first light to the nub.
What are the flavor notes of the La Flor Dominicana Limitado III?
See the Flavor section above for a full tasting breakdown of the La Flor Dominicana Limitado III across all three thirds, including retrohale notes and finish.
Where can I buy the La Flor Dominicana Limitado III?
The La Flor Dominicana Limitado III is available at Famous Smoke Shop, Cigars International, and Amazon. See the Where to Buy table below for current pricing and availability.
How much does the La Flor Dominicana Limitado III cost?
The La Flor Dominicana Limitado III retails for approximately $10 per stick depending on the retailer and vitola. Prices may vary by box size.
What bourbon pairs well with the La Flor Dominicana Limitado III?
Our top bourbon pairings for the La Flor Dominicana Limitado III are Knob Creek 9 Year, Old Forester 1920, Russell’s Reserve, chosen based on complementary flavor profile scoring. See the Pairing section below for details.
Where to Buy La Flor Dominicana Limitado III
Average retail: ~$10 per stick. Prices vary by retailer.
| Retailer | Price | Availability | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Famous Smoke Shop | ~$10/stick | ✅ In Stock | Shop Now → |
| Cigars International | ~$10/stick | ⚠️ Check Stock | Shop Now → |
| Amazon (samplers) | Varies | ✅ Available | Search Amazon → |
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Best Bourbon Pairings for the La Flor Dominicana Limitado III
As a full-bodied, high-strength Nicaraguan torpedo, the Cojonu 2006 demands a bourbon with presence. Here are our top three pairings based on complementary flavor profiles.
#1 — Knob Creek 9 Year
High-rye character and oak depth complement the earthiness and spice of the Cojonu perfectly.
Buy on ReserveBar → Read Our Review →#2 — Old Forester 1920
Rich toasted oak and dark fruit lift the nutty, creamy second third beautifully.
Buy on ReserveBar → Read Our Review →#3 — Russell’s Reserve
A balanced, full-bodied pour with just enough rye spice to match the cigar’s pepper backbone.
Buy on ReserveBar → Read Our Review →Pairing suggestions based on the Stogies on the Rocks flavor profile scoring system. Browse all bourbon reviews →
