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La Aurora

1495 Series

La Aurora 1495 Series is a medium-full strength cigar made in Dominican Republic at Fabrica de Tabacos La Aurora. It pairs Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper; Brazilian Mata Fina binder; Cibao Valley Dominican Republic, Nicaragua, Brazil, Peru filler. The catalog lists 6 sizes, from 4 × 58 to 7 × 47.

Maker
La Aurora
Wrapper
Ecuadorian Sumatra
Binder
Brazilian Mata Fina
Filler
Cibao Valley Dominican Republic, Nicaragua, Brazil, Peru
Country
Dominican Republic
Factory
Fabrica de Tabacos La Aurora
Strength
medium-full
Sizes
6 · 4 × 58 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 brings

La Aurora 1495 Series uses an Ecuadorian Sumatra 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 1 hour to 1 h 25 min for a 5.75-inch size.
  • When: Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
  • 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

6 in the catalog

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La Aurora 1495 Series questions

What does La Aurora 1495 Series taste like?

La Aurora 1495 Series uses an Ecuadorian Sumatra 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 1495 Series?

La Aurora 1495 Series is listed as medium-full strength. Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.

Is La Aurora 1495 Series good for beginners?

It is a stronger cigar. Most newer smokers are better served starting milder and working up to it. Smoke it slowly, a puff a minute or so, and do not inhale.

Where is La Aurora 1495 Series made?

La Aurora 1495 Series is made in Dominican Republic at Fabrica de Tabacos La Aurora, according to manufacturer and trade sources.

What wrapper does La Aurora 1495 Series use?

La Aurora 1495 Series uses an Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper over a Brazilian Mata Fina binder, with Cibao Valley Dominican Republic, Nicaragua, Brazil, Peru filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.

What sizes does La Aurora 1495 Series come in?

The CigarMind catalog lists 6 sizes: Corona (5¼ × 43), Churchill (7 × 47), Robusto (5 × 50), Belicoso (6¼ × 52), Toro (5¾ × 54) and Sumo Short Robusto (4 × 58). Each size has its own page with the full blend.

How long does it take to smoke La Aurora 1495 Series?

For a 5.75-inch size, plan on about 1 hour 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 1495 Series?

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 1495 Series?

Cigars with a similar build include Butera Royal Vintage Royal Vintage, Vega Magna and Cusano CC Bundle. They share Sumatra wrapper, medium-full strength, made in Dominican Republic. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.