Warped Flor Del Valle Sky Flower Lancero Limited Edition
Posted on January 11 2021
Vitola: 7x40 Lancero | Smoking Time: 65 min | Body: Mild | MSRP: $16
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Medio Tiempo | Binder: Nicaraguan | Filler: Nicaraguan
Flor Del Valle translates to Flower of the Valley — an old Cuban brand rejuvenated by Warped. The Sky Flower adds Medio Tiempo leaf for extra strength and flavor.
Visual Inspection: Medium brown wrapper with minimal tooth and a nice matte finish. Seams visible, veins throughout, well-done head cap. Slight sweetness on the nose with dry hay and almond.
Cold Draw: Tight even for a lancero. Must, cedar, rose, and a lingering sweetness.
First Third: Graham cracker sweetness on first drag, followed by cedar and cinnamon, then earthy and charred oak. Black pepper is prevalent, finishing with maraschino cherry. Retrohaling tames the pepper beautifully.
Second Third: Consistent pepper, oak, and earth finishing with cherry sweetness. Cracker and light cream arrive on the finish before pepper and earth return. Burn line slightly wavy but consistent.
Final Third: More complex and fuller-bodied. Sweetness fades and roasted almond replaces it. Black pepper, charred oak, and mild earth up front. Vanilla sweetness on the retrohale recedes quickly to pepper.
Final Thoughts: Despite draw issues the cigar performed very well. Complex, consistent, and on par with any Warped line. Part Corto, part GR88, even La Hacienda.
-Sam
Frequently asked questions
What does Medio Tiempo leaf add to the Sky Flower?
Medio Tiempo leaves grow at the very top of the tobacco plant and add extra strength and flavor complexity. In the Sky Flower, they contribute to the pepper and earth notes without pushing the body past mild — a delicate balance that makes this Lancero distinctive.
How does the Sky Flower compare to other Warped lines?
The reviewer notes it blends traits from the Corto, GR88, and La Hacienda. The Lancero format makes it lighter and longer-burning, while the Medio Tiempo adds complexity not present in the standard Flor Del Valle offerings.
Is the Warped Sky Flower Lancero still available?
This is a limited edition release. Check our current Warped collection — limited runs sell out quickly and may not be restocked.