Quick answer: The Andalusian Bull is La Flor Dominicana's salomon-shaped figurado (6.5 x 64) and Cigar Aficionado's number one Cigar of the Year for 2016, rated 96. Litto Gomez pairs an Ecuadorian Corojo wrapper with all-Dominican binder and filler from LFD's own La Canela farm. Full bodied, regular production but deliberately scarce, roughly $15 to $22 a stick.
I had heard about the Andalusian Bull for years before I smoked one. Cigar forums and Reddit treated it like a unicorn. When La Flor Dominicana took Cigar Aficionado's number one cigar of 2016, supply vanished from shelves fast. I finally tracked one down at a shop in Charleston: a fat, curvy salomon with a bull on the band, as bold as the imagery promised. The Andalusian Bull is one of the most cult-followed Dominican cigars in the US market, and a rare case where the hype matches the smoke.
This guide covers what the Andalusian Bull is, the La Flor Dominicana family behind it, how it smokes, and how to find one.
What Is the Andalusian Bull?
The Andalusian Bull is a hard-to-find cigar from La Flor Dominicana, the Dominican house run by master blender Litto Gomez. Released in July 2016, it won Cigar Aficionado's number one Cigar of the Year for 2016 at a 96 rating, and demand has outrun supply ever since. Litto and his son Tony blended an Ecuadorian Corojo wrapper over binder and filler that are 100 percent Dominican, grown on LFD's own La Canela farm and built mostly on Criollo '98 with a touch of Pelo de Oro. The retail version comes in one size: a salomon figurado, 6.5 inches by a 64 ring gauge, tapered at both ends. Cigar Aficionado traces the shape to an old cigar mold Gomez found in Belgium, and the name honors Spain, the country where Gomez was born. Boxes hold 10 cigars. MSRP started at $15, and street prices now run several dollars higher.
What Is La Flor Dominicana?
La Flor Dominicana, usually shortened to LFD, is a vertically integrated Dominican cigar maker. Litto Gomez, born in Spain and raised in Uruguay, entered the cigar business in 1994 after a robbery ended the jewelry store he ran in Miami. He and his wife Ines Lorenzo-Gomez split with an investor in 1996 and renamed their cigars La Flor Dominicana. Within a year, the family bought its own farm at La Canela in the Dominican Republic, where they still grow the filler and binder leaf for their cigars.
LFD built its reputation on strong, ligero-forward blends and unusual shapes. A few highlights of the lineup:
- Double Ligero. The line that made LFD famous for strength, built on thick ligero leaf.
- Air Bender. A full-bodied line under an Ecuadorian Habano-seed wrapper, named for Litto's love of kung fu films.
- The Chisel. The wedge-tipped vitola Cigar Aficionado calls synonymous with the brand.
- Andalusian Bull. The award-winning salomon this guide covers.
LFD cigars run full bodied and come out of the family's Tabacalera La Flor factory in Tamboril, in the Dominican Republic. For more on the small-batch scene, see boutique cigar brands dominating 2026.
What Makes the Andalusian Bull Special?
Three things set it apart:
Cigar of the Year. Cigar Aficionado named it the number one cigar of 2016 at a 96 rating, the kind of honor that turns a small-production cigar into a collector target overnight.
Genuinely scarce. The Bull is not an annual limited edition. Halfwheel lists it as regular production with no numbered runs, but LFD keeps output small, so each shipment sells through fast and boxes get harder to find as they age.
Dominican to the core. Apart from the Ecuadorian wrapper, everything in the blend is Dominican leaf from LFD's own La Canela farm. Single-source filler and binder give the cigar a consistent, identifiable character.
How Does the Andalusian Bull Taste?
First third: bold and savory, with hickory, leather, and black pepper. The cigar opens with intensity. Construction is excellent and the draw is medium.
Middle third: the spice turns complex. Cigar Aficionado's award tasting called out saffron and cumin with a slight tangy note, and cocoa builds underneath. This is the most layered stretch of the smoke.
Final third: leather, dark spice, and a lingering savory finish. The body stays full but does not turn harsh.
This is a full-bodied cigar. It is not a beginner smoke. Eat first, keep water nearby, and set aside 90 minutes to two hours. For other full-body picks, see the strong cigars guide.
Vitola and Pricing
The Andalusian Bull comes in one retail size: a salomon figurado, 6.5 inches by a 64 ring gauge, with curved tapered ends. Halfwheel measures the taper at 52 on the ends, swelling to 64 at the widest point. Boxes hold 10 cigars. The one exception is the Andalusian Bull Toritos, a 6 1/4 x 41 vitola sold only through LFD's Fleur d'Or club, the membership program tied to the company's gold cigar cutters.
MSRP at the July 2016 release was $15 a cigar, or $150 for a box of 10. Prices have crept up since, and most shops now ask high teens to low 20s per stick, with boxes north of $200 when they surface. You can compare La Flor Dominicana prices across every retailer we track before paying a scarcity premium. Patience usually beats panic buying here. For the wider market picture, the cigar price index tracks premium cigar prices quarter by quarter.
How to Find the Andalusian Bull
A few approaches that work:
Track restocks and special releases. Halfwheel, Cigar Coop, and the other trade sites cover LFD shipments in advance, and new boxes get spoken for quickly.
Build relationships with independent tobacconists. Shops with strong La Flor Dominicana accounts often hold scarce stock for regulars. The cigar lounge directory helps you find shops and lounges near you worth befriending.
Check the online retailers we track. As of this writing, CigarsNcigars.com lists Andalusian Bull boxes of 10. Stock at any one shop rarely lasts. The bigger houses rotate deep La Flor Dominicana selections, and we track active codes for Famous Smoke every week. If one humidor is dry, try another. Cigars International usually lists dozens of LFD cigars.
Compare before you chase. The best places to buy cigars online guide ranks the trusted shops. Restocks do come, so patience pays. When a hunt stalls, the premium singles category is an easy place to shop for a full-bodied stand-in.
Move fast when stock appears. Output is small and demand has not cooled since 2016.
Andalusian Bull vs Other Full-Body Icons
A few cigars sit in the same conversation:
Drew Estate Liga Privada No. 9. The benchmark full-body boutique cigar. Wider distribution than the Andalusian Bull, with a darker cocoa-and-espresso core.
Arturo Fuente OpusX. The other famous Dominican powerhouse, and just as hard to find. OpusX is a Dominican puro built for refinement, where the Andalusian Bull leans bolder and spicier.
LFD Double Ligero. If you want the La Flor Dominicana house style without chasing scarce stock, the Double Ligero delivers the same ligero-driven strength in regular production.
For collectible context, see top 10 most expensive cigars.
Aging the Andalusian Bull
The Andalusian Bull is sold ready to smoke. Its Dominican ligero core does reward patience: a few years in the humidor can round the spice and deepen the cocoa and leather. Many owners smoke some fresh and rest the rest. Store at 65 to 70 percent RH. The storage and aging cornerstone covers humidor setup.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Andalusian Bull cigar?
A cigar from La Flor Dominicana, blended by Litto Gomez and his son Tony. It was Cigar Aficionado's number one Cigar of the Year for 2016 at a 96 rating. Ecuadorian Corojo wrapper, 100 percent Dominican binder and filler, full body.
Who makes the Andalusian Bull?
La Flor Dominicana (LFD), the Dominican boutique house founded by Litto and Ines Gomez in 1996. The cigar comes out of the family's Tabacalera La Flor factory in Tamboril, in the Dominican Republic, not Nicaragua.
Why is the Andalusian Bull hard to find?
It stays in regular production, but La Flor Dominicana keeps output deliberately small, and demand since the 2016 Cigar of the Year win means each shipment sells through quickly.
How much does the Andalusian Bull cost?
MSRP was $15 per cigar at the 2016 release, or $150 for a box of 10. Expect high teens to low 20s per stick at retail today, with boxes north of $200. Older boxes command a premium on the secondary market.
Where can I buy the Andalusian Bull?
Independent tobacconists with La Flor Dominicana distribution, the major online retailers when stock lands, and secondary markets for older boxes.
Is the Andalusian Bull a full-body cigar?
Yes. Full bodied from the first puff, with pepper, hickory, leather, and complex spice. Not a beginner cigar.
What size is the Andalusian Bull?
One retail size: a salomon figurado, 6.5 inches by a 64 ring gauge, with curved tapered ends. Cigar Aficionado traces the shape to an antique mold Litto Gomez found in Belgium. A smaller Toritos (6 1/4 x 41) exists only through LFD's Fleur d'Or club.
Can I age the Andalusian Bull?
Yes. It smokes well fresh, but a few years of humidor time can soften the spice and deepen the cocoa and leather notes.
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