Talk radio superstar Rush Limbaugh spent the better part of this week at the Pebble Beach Golf Course, where he participated in the AT&T National Pro-Am, walking from hole to hole with a Double Ligero Chisel in his mouth. So much does he like this cigar, that he will be seen smoking two of these, back to back, during his three hour radio program on a daily basis. Yet, don’t be fooled; Rush is a heavy weight when it comes to cigars, and the the Flor Dominicana Double Ligero Chisel is a powerhouse of a cigar that is certainly not to be taken lightly by the majority of us.

This cigar, while way too strong for the causal or inexperienced smoker, is a solid smoke with plenty of delicious aroma and flavor. The pre-light scent of this one is slightly muted, but dark and earthy. The saxophone-mouthpiece looking head is intriguing, but quite functional, as it cuts rather well and is very comfortable to hold in the mouth while delivering a good amount of smoke. Despite the unusual shape of the head, the draw is near perfect.

Now, this cigar has a slight burn problem, so it’s not a light-n-forget smoke. Nearly every time I’ve had one, I’ve had my lighter in hand to correct the burn slightly before it gets out of hand, which it will, if left unchecked.

Once lit, the aroma of the smoke is fine and slightly sweet. An initial burst of spice and pepper, quickly yield to a rather sweet taste that I can only compare to a burnt caramel-like taste; it makes me think of the top of a creme brulee (did I mention I lived in France?). The sweetness is very well balanced though, by strong notes of good espresso beans. Suffice it to say that it is very pleasant and enjoyable. A temptation to continually draw in the flavorful smoke must be thoughtfully resisted if one is to get past half way, since the sheer power of this double ligero has been known to floor the best among us

I normally take plenty of time to enjoy this one (almost two hours), as this is not a cigar that likes to be rushed. Then, in the last inch, I politely part companies with it, while still engulfed in the long, sweet, woody finish of this great smoke.

Try one some time and see for yourself.