Different band = different blend?

Dunkel · 10-13-2009, 03:45 PM

My friend who is an avid smoker, but doesn't do the forum thing wanted me to ask y'all a question. If it's an idiot question I'll tell him he's an idiot if needed

. He was wondering if La Flor Dominicana changed the blend of their Double Ligero cigars, when they changed bands? The old band had the standard flower La Flor Dominicana label with a Double Ligero second band. The new band has LFD on it and double ligero at the bottom of the same band. At least that's what he said about the bands. He really liked the DL's with the old band and got a few new band ones and said they were not very good. Anyone know if they changed the blend?

Jbailey · 10-13-2009, 03:48 PM

As far as I know the blend is still the same. They just wanted to change the band design.

68TriShield · 10-13-2009, 04:09 PM

Even with the better makers such as Litto Gomez,there is a chance it was a "off" cigar.

Silound · 10-13-2009, 04:58 PM

Every blend in every cigar is exactly the same as they were with the old band, with the exception of the limited line production cigars like the Factory Press which changes blend with every production.

However, in the last few months there have been some shortages of tobacco for various reasons, which have left a few batches of cigars with an unusual difference in flavor (Oscuro Cabinet series specifically). Litto himself confirmed he didn't change any blends.

thebiglebowski · 10-14-2009, 03:54 PM

yeah, this is a regular smoke of mine - the blend hasnt changed. i have to say though, i liked the old band better...

TheStatsGuy · 10-15-2009, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by thebiglebowski

yeah, this is a regular smoke of mine - the blend hasnt changed. i have to say though, i liked the old band better...

I also love this line of cigars. The blend hasn't changed but the taste did seem "off" on a newer one I had recently.

I'm just chalking it up to a bad stick and will certainly continue to keep these in my smoking rotation as long as it doesn't become the norm.

10-13-2009, 03:45 PM	#1
Dunkel Maduro & Oscuro Whore-O Join Date: Jun 2009 First Name: Doug Location: West by God Virginia Posts: 2,232 Trading: (75)	Different band = different blend? My friend who is an avid smoker, but doesn't do the forum thing wanted me to ask y'all a question. If it's an idiot question I'll tell him he's an idiot if needed . He was wondering if La Flor Dominicana changed the blend of their Double Ligero cigars, when they changed bands? The old band had the standard flower La Flor Dominicana label with a Double Ligero second band. The new band has LFD on it and double ligero at the bottom of the same band. At least that's what he said about the bands. He really liked the DL's with the old band and got a few new band ones and said they were not very good. Anyone know if they changed the blend? __________________ Blue Label,Any Filipe Gregorio,Acid,Don Elias,El Mejor Espresso,Tierra del Sol

10-13-2009, 03:48 PM	#2
Jbailey Brewcifer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dave Location: Madison, WI Posts: 5,211 Trading: (17)	Re: Different band = different blend? As far as I know the blend is still the same. They just wanted to change the band design. __________________ "Sent to spy on a Cuban talent show first stop- Havana au go-go." Field Marshall Douche Bag.

10-13-2009, 04:09 PM	#3
68TriShield Got Torque? Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dave Location: Maryland Posts: 7,184 Trading: (40)	Re: Different band = different blend? Even with the better makers such as Litto Gomez,there is a chance it was a "off" cigar.

10-13-2009, 04:58 PM	#4
Silound ex-CS Swamp Gorilla Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Somewhere in a swamp, south of sanity Posts: 802 Trading: (15)	Re: Different band = different blend? Every blend in every cigar is exactly the same as they were with the old band, with the exception of the limited line production cigars like the Factory Press which changes blend with every production. However, in the last few months there have been some shortages of tobacco for various reasons, which have left a few batches of cigars with an unusual difference in flavor (Oscuro Cabinet series specifically). Litto himself confirmed he didn't change any blends. __________________ Back in black, and better than ever! You can't keep a good gorilla down! LSU Geaux Tigers!

10-14-2009, 03:54 PM	#5
thebiglebowski Jack White's Roadie... Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: larry Location: music city, USA Posts: 665 Trading: (0)	Re: Different band = different blend? yeah, this is a regular smoke of mine - the blend hasnt changed. i have to say though, i liked the old band better...