{"id":6163,"date":"2014-09-12T11:04:36","date_gmt":"2014-09-12T15:04:36","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/emersonscigars.com\/blog\/?p=6163"},"modified":"2014-09-12T11:04:36","modified_gmt":"2014-09-12T15:04:36","slug":"cigar-review-la-flor-dominicana-1994-conga","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/emersonscigars.com\/blog\/cigar-review-la-flor-dominicana-1994-conga\/","title":{"rendered":"Cigar Review: La Flor Dominicana 1994 Conga"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Twenty years in any industry is a major milestone and the cigar industry is no exception. It proves not only the longevity of the product and that connoisseurs are appreciating the craftsmanship of the cigars, but also that the company has become a cornerstone of the industry. All of these things and more can be said about Litto and Ines Gomez and their company <a href=\"http:\/\/laflordominicana.com\/\" title=\"La Flor Dominicana Website\" target=\"_blank\"><font color='4682b4'>La Flor Dominicana<\/font><\/a>. La Flor Dominicana, a company known for its diversity, quality and flavorful cigars, has produced some of the most highly regarded cigars in recent memory. From the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.emersonscigars.com\/cat\/1367\/La-Flor-Dominicana-Oro.aspx#.VBMAIVdwWRo\" title=\"LFD Oro\" target=\"_blank\"><font color='4682b4'>Oro<\/font><\/a> to the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.emersonscigars.com\/cat\/1317\/La-Flor-Dominicana-Suave.aspx#.VBL_ZldwWRo\" title=\"LFD Suave\" target=\"_blank\"><font color='4682b4'>Suave<\/font><\/a> series, La Flor Dominicana has a cigar for every type of cigar aficionado.  To celebrate their 20 year accomplishment and commitment to crafting some of the best cigars in any humidor, Litto and Ines Gomez have released the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.emersonscigars.com\/cat\/1521\/La-Flor-Dominicana-1994.aspx#.VBL-PVdwWRo\" title=\"LFD 1994\" target=\"_blank\"><font color='4682b4'>La Flor Domincana 1994<\/font><\/a>. The 1994 is not only a cigar celebrating the company\u2019s rich history, but also a smoke that pays homage to the present diversity of its lines; as well as providing a sneak peek into things to come in what will surely be a luminous future.<\/p>\n<p>Pre-Light: The 1994\u2019s tribute to the past is noticeable immediately with the cigar\u2019s band, which is a redesigned version of the company\u2019s original floral logo set in a back drop of colors similar to the company\u2019s present band design. The wrapper of the cigar, which is Mexican San Andres, has a velvety texture that is neither absurdly oily nor toothy and is seamless in its application to the Dominican binder and filler tobaccos. The cold draw of the cigar is excellent and is highlighted with notes of wood and a mild spice.<\/p>\n<table><a href=\"http:\/\/www.emersonscigars.com\/cat\/1521\/La-Flor-Dominicana-1994.aspx#.VBMIdldwWRo\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/emersonscigars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/1994_conga1.jpg\" alt=\"1994 Conga 1\/3\" width=\"400\" height=\"100\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-6169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/emersonscigars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/1994_conga1.jpg 400w, https:\/\/emersonscigars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/1994_conga1-300x75.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><\/table>\n<p>1\/3: The 1994 begins with a resoundingly smooth timeless tobacco flavor with just a slight hint of pepper before transitioning to an excellent profile of earth with a dash of spice and a lingering aftertaste of fresh ground black coffee beans. The retrohale reveals a delicate woodsy note, vaguely reminding me of fresh hickory. The portfolio of 1994\u2019s first third is very familiar, almost reminiscent of LFD\u2019s <a href=\"http:\/\/www.emersonscigars.com\/cat\/1071\/La-Flor-Dominicana-Air-Bender.aspx#.VBL-71dwWRo\" title=\"LFD Air bender\" target=\"_blank\"><font color='4682b4'>Air Bender<\/font><\/a> line with a hint of the medium bodied notes of their Cabinet Ligero line. The burn of the 1994 is ideal and razor sharp as the solid ash moves into the cigar\u2019s next third.<\/p>\n<table><a href=\"http:\/\/www.emersonscigars.com\/cat\/1521\/La-Flor-Dominicana-1994.aspx#.VBMIdldwWRo\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/emersonscigars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/1994_conga2.jpg\" alt=\"LFD 1994 Conga 2\/3\" width=\"400\" height=\"100\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-6170\" srcset=\"https:\/\/emersonscigars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/1994_conga2.jpg 400w, https:\/\/emersonscigars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/1994_conga2-300x75.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><\/table>\n<p>2\/3: The journey into the 1994 continues with a natural progression of its body and profile that is subtle and enjoyable.  Flavors of earth and spice, with a slight hint of hickory, rush to the forefront of the cigar\u2019s repertoire in an ecstatic rush of excellence leaving me in a state of amazement with regards to the impeccable prowess and craftsmanship of the 1994. Simply put, the second third possesses an amazing level of complexity and balance that reminds me of the La Flor Dominicana\u2019s <a href=\"http:\/\/www.emersonscigars.com\/cat\/877\/La-Flor-Dominicana-Cabinet-Ligero.aspx#.VBMAaFdwWRo\" title=\"LFD Cabinet Ligero\" target=\"_blank\"><font color='4682b4'> Cabinet Ligero<\/font><\/a> line, a personal favorite.  <\/p>\n<table><a href=\"http:\/\/www.emersonscigars.com\/cat\/1521\/La-Flor-Dominicana-1994.aspx#.VBMIdldwWRo\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/emersonscigars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/1994_conga3.jpg\" alt=\"LFD 1994 Conga 3\/3\" width=\"400\" height=\"100\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-6171\" srcset=\"https:\/\/emersonscigars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/1994_conga3.jpg 400w, https:\/\/emersonscigars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/1994_conga3-300x75.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><\/table>\n<p>3\/3: LFD\u2019s 1994 ends its excellent progression of flavor and body with notes similar to, what is now easily considered a company classic, the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.emersonscigars.com\/cat\/874\/La-Flor-Dominicana-Double-Ligero.aspx#.VBMA31dwWRo\" title=\"LFD Double Ligero\" target=\"_blank\"><font color='4682b4'>Double Ligero<\/font><\/a> line. Medium bodied and then some, 1994 comes to a crescendo of strength with notes of black pepper and earth with a bitter sweet finish. Overall, 1994 is the perfect tribute cigar to the company\u2019s past, present and future. While the cigar was medium bodied for most of the session, it is packed with plethora of flavors and balance that is paradoxically new yet familiar.  With elements of three of LFD\u2019s popular lines present in the cigar, the 1994 is a delight to smoke and definite must try for fans of La Flor Dominicana\u2019s rich unmistakable cigars. Look for LFD\u2019s 1994 online at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.emersonscigars.com\/\" title=\"Emerson's Cigars\" target=\"_blank\"><font color='4682b4'>emersonscigars.com<\/font><\/a> and at your favorite Hampton Roads Emerson\u2019s Cigars location. <\/p>\n<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on the_content -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Twenty years in any industry is a major milestone and the cigar industry is no exception. 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