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The Farms And Factory Of La Flor Dominicana

La Flor Dominicana is a family-owned company started by Litto Gomez and Ines Lorenzo-Gomez in 1994. Before making cigars, Litto was in the jewelry business. A traumatic experience convinced him to switch careers—he was bound and robbed at gunpoint in his jewelry store.  When he began his new path, his cigars were called Los Libertadores, and they were quite mild. Things have obviously changed. 

Today, La Flor Dominicana is defined by its ligero, the strongest type of leaves found on the upper portion of a tobacco plant. It’s always been an industry term, but Gomez normalized the word and brought it to the cigar-smoking public with his Ligero and Double Ligero brands. Inside those cigars are binder and filler that he grows today on his farm in the Cibao Valley of the Dominican Republic. According to Gomez, he couldn’t find the strong ligero tobacco he was looking for so he decided to grow it himself.

Gomez’s desire for self-sufficiency has paid off and he’s become as much farmer as he is cigarmaker. He grows his tobacco in La Canela, a dry, hot microclimate within the Dominican Republic’s Cibao Valley. It’s precisely these conditions that make his tobacco stronger, spicier and more concentrated. Gomez runs La Flor with his wife, Ines, and two sons, Tony and Litto Jr. We visited the La Flor Dominicana tobacco farm on a windy day during the ProCigar Festival and followed the tour with a visit to his cigar factory in Tamboril, where he made around 4.5 million cigars last year. 

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La Flor Dominicana Factory Tour & Cigar Megastore officially opened in a ribbon-cutting ceremony led by Jose Seijas

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Eric Acosta, Rebecca Hughes and Ruben Gonzalez “ It was an awesome event. Our Factory Tour is now open to teach tourists and visitors to our country about Dominican tobacco and the art of hand made cigars. ” — Ruben Gonzalez

About “La Flor Dominicana” factory tour and cigar megastore La Flor Dominicana was founded in 1994 in Santiago, Dominican Republic under the direction of Litto and Ines Gomez and over the years Litto has developed a portfolio of innovative quality blends, shapes and sizes which fulfill the ever-changing needs of today’s cigar smokers. “La Flor Dominicana” factory tour At the all new “La Flor Dominicana”  factory tour in the La Estancia Golf Resort in La Romana you will be able to see the proud handwork of the cigar industry’s most experienced craftsmen and women as they produce La Flor Dominicana’s masterpieces, all under the watchful eye of Cigar Aficionado’s Hall of Famer, Jose A. Seijas. Creator of blends for world-renowned brands such as Montecristo, Romeo y Julieta, H. Upmann, VegaFina, and many others. Handrolling cigars at the “La Flor Dominicana” factory tour The “La Flor Dominicana”  factory tour follows the path of the tobacco leaves from the fields to the packaging of premium handmade cigars. Guests walk into the tobacco preparation areas of La Flor Dominicana where leaves are conditioned and classified and continue to the blending room. Next comes the manufacturing floor where guests will witness firsthand the cigar making process: bunching, rolling, cigar aging and packaging. The Cigar Country Megastore is the largest cigar store in the Caribbean. With the largest selection of premium cigars, best prices, and the most knowledgeable staff. When you visit La Flor Dominicana, you are sure to receive the personalized service needed to select the best cigars for your enjoyment or gifts to take back home. The Cigar Country Megastore – the largest in the Caribbean Open daily: 8am – 7pm Where:  La Estancia Golf Resort – exit “Boca Chavón” off of  the “Autopista del Coral” highway Tel: (809) 550-3000 Website: www.cigarcountrytours.com

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In a press release from La Flor Dominicana over the Easter holiday weekend, Ines and Lit Gomez announced the La Flor Dominicana Factory Experience. According to the press release;

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Tabacalera La Flor SA’s History

In 1997 La Flor Dominicana made the wise decision to purchase their own farm, La Canela. This provides them with fresh tobacco flower plants which are then blended with high-quality tobacco from all over the world. La Flor Dominicana cigar factory, Tabacalera La Flor, has expanded over the years as the company has grown and remains home to all of its manufacturing operations. Tabacalera La Flor has provided complete control over the quality, as well as room for creativity and innovation to flourish. LFD is even the only brand that patented the chisel cigar shape! Check out the Air Bender Chisel for an example. Explore all blends from La Flor Dominicana (LFD) at Cigar Country, or book a tour of the factory, Tabacalera La Flor SA!

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Established in 2000,  Cigar Country  has grown to become the Dominican Republic’s premier Tobacconist, delivering our curated portfolio of cigars to happy customers around the world. Our Cigar Country Megastore is by far the largest premium cigar store in the Caribbean. The expansive 2,000+ square feet humidor features the finest handmade cigars from the most respected manufacturers in the world. Cigar Country stands out due to its excellent customer service and top-quality products. You are able to buy cigars from the LFD factory fresh and at the best price!

With Cigar Country Tours you are able to book a factory tour to La Flor Dominicana. Enjoy the experience first-hand and see the process of the creation of these fine cigars. Visit this factory on your next vacation to the Dominican Republic with your ideal dates! Click the button down below to save your spot.

For further questions regarding La Flor Dominicana or booking a tour, don’t hesitate to contact Cigar Country via our contact form or live chat.

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