There is no denying it. The La Flor Dominicana N.A.S. cigar, visually, is one of the meanest cigars you will ever see. Litto Gomez, the creator of this cigar, obviously did this intentionally, just as he also intentionally made this one of the strongest cigars we have ever experienced. This cigar isn't just a smoke, it is a test of willpower. It is the kind of cigar designed to heighten your senses. After trying it for the first time, we quickly realized that you shouldn’t smoke this cigar without eating a full meal first. Be prepared for a powerful blast of pepper right from the start. Your eyes may water slightly, especially as the pepper gets stronger as you burn through the Dominican Pelo de Oro Ligero tobacco. There is hint of sweetness near the end of this beast, but it is also at its strongest at that point. Simply put, this is not a gentle cigar for relaxing. This is a struggle and a test of will; the kind of cigar we like when we are trying to work out extra energy or stress.