La Aurora
120 Aniversario
La Aurora 120 Aniversario is a medium strength cigar made in Dominican Republic at Fabrica de Tabacos La Aurora. It pairs Dominican Habano '92 wrapper; Dominican Republic (Olor) binder; Dominican Republic (Corojo, Olor, Piloto Cubano) filler. The catalog lists 6 sizes, from 5 × 50 to 7 × 47.
- Maker
- La Aurora
- Wrapper
- Dominican Habano '92
- Binder
- Dominican Republic (Olor)
- Filler
- Dominican Republic (Corojo, Olor, Piloto Cubano)
- Country
- Dominican Republic
- Factory
- Fabrica de Tabacos La Aurora
- Strength
- medium
- Sizes
- 6 · 5 × 50 to 7 × 47
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually bringsLa Aurora 120 Aniversario uses a Dominican Habano '92 wrapper. Habano-seed wrappers tend toward pepper, cedar, leather and baking spice. 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 1 hour to 1 h 30 min for a 6-inch size.
- When: Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
- Pair with: bourbon, rye whiskey, or a black 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
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What does La Aurora 120 Aniversario taste like?
La Aurora 120 Aniversario uses a Dominican Habano '92 wrapper. Habano-seed wrappers tend toward pepper, cedar, leather and baking spice. 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 120 Aniversario?
La Aurora 120 Aniversario is listed as medium strength. Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
Is La Aurora 120 Aniversario 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 120 Aniversario made?
La Aurora 120 Aniversario is made in Dominican Republic at Fabrica de Tabacos La Aurora, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does La Aurora 120 Aniversario use?
La Aurora 120 Aniversario uses a Dominican Habano '92 wrapper over a Dominican Republic (Olor) binder, with Dominican Republic (Corojo, Olor, Piloto Cubano) filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does La Aurora 120 Aniversario come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 6 sizes: Lancero (6⅞ × 40), Churchill (7 × 47), Robusto (5 × 50), Toro (5¾ × 54), Gran Toro (6 × 58) and Limited Edition Preferidos No. 1 (6 × 58). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke La Aurora 120 Aniversario?
For a 6-inch size, plan on about 1 hour to 1 h 30 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 120 Aniversario?
With a habano wrapper, common pairings are bourbon, rye whiskey, or a black 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 120 Aniversario?
Cigars with a similar build include Davidoff Winston Churchill The Original Series, Avowed The Vow and E.P. Carrillo Pledge. They share habano wrapper, medium strength, made in Dominican Republic. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.