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107 Ecuador

La Aurora 107 Ecuador is a medium strength cigar made in Dominican Republic at Fabrica de Tabacos La Aurora. It pairs Ecuadorian (Sumatra-seed) wrapper; Dominican Corojo binder; Valle del Cibao Dominican Republic, Nicaragua, Peru filler. The catalog lists 10 sizes, from 3½ × 42 to 7¼ × 60.

Maker
La Aurora
Wrapper
Ecuadorian (Sumatra-seed)
Binder
Dominican Corojo
Filler
Valle del Cibao Dominican Republic, Nicaragua, Peru
Country
Dominican Republic
Factory
Fabrica de Tabacos La Aurora
Strength
medium
Sizes
10 · 3½ × 42 to 7¼ × 60

Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.

What it tastes like

what the wrapper usually brings

La Aurora 107 Ecuador uses an Ecuadorian (Sumatra-seed) wrapper. Sumatra wrappers tend toward earth, cinnamon and a mild sweetness. That is the leaf's general character, not a tasting note for this cigar.

How to smoke it

rules of thumb
  • Time: plan on about 55 minutes to 1 h 25 min for a 5.5-inch size.
  • When: Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
  • Pair with: cognac, a brown ale, or coffee.
  • Pace: about a puff a minute keeps it cool and lets the flavors change from third to third. Do not inhale.
  • Before lighting: cut just above the cap line, toast the foot evenly, and take a cold draw to check it.

Sizes

10 in the catalog

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La Aurora 107 Ecuador questions

What does La Aurora 107 Ecuador taste like?

La Aurora 107 Ecuador uses an Ecuadorian (Sumatra-seed) wrapper. Sumatra wrappers tend toward earth, cinnamon and a mild sweetness. That is the leaf's general character, not a tasting note for this cigar; log a smoke in CigarMind to record your own.

How strong is La Aurora 107 Ecuador?

La Aurora 107 Ecuador is listed as medium strength. Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.

Is La Aurora 107 Ecuador good for beginners?

Usually, yes. Medium strength is manageable for most newer smokers who smoke slowly after eating. Smoke it slowly, a puff a minute or so, and do not inhale.

Where is La Aurora 107 Ecuador made?

La Aurora 107 Ecuador is made in Dominican Republic at Fabrica de Tabacos La Aurora, according to manufacturer and trade sources.

What wrapper does La Aurora 107 Ecuador use?

La Aurora 107 Ecuador uses an Ecuadorian (Sumatra-seed) wrapper over a Dominican Corojo binder, with Valle del Cibao Dominican Republic, Nicaragua, Peru filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.

What sizes does La Aurora 107 Ecuador come in?

The CigarMind catalog lists 10 sizes: Lancero (6⅛ × 40), 15 Minute Break (3½ × 42), Corona (5½ × 42), Robusto (5 × 50), Belicoso (6¼ × 52), Toro (5½ × 54), Sumo Short Robusto (4 × 58) and Zeppelin (4 × 58), and more. Each size has its own page with the full blend.

How long does it take to smoke La Aurora 107 Ecuador?

For a 5.5-inch size, plan on about 55 minutes to 1 h 25 min. That is a rule of thumb of 10 to 15 minutes per inch at a relaxed pace, a puff about once a minute.

What drink goes with La Aurora 107 Ecuador?

With a Sumatra wrapper, common pairings are cognac, a brown ale, or coffee. Match the drink's weight to the cigar's: lighter drinks for milder cigars, darker spirits for fuller ones.

What cigars are similar to La Aurora 107 Ecuador?

Cigars with a similar build include ADVentura Blackfin's Parlay, Bances and Cuba Aliados by Ernesto Perez-Carrillo. They share Sumatra wrapper, medium strength, made in Dominican Republic. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.