La Aurora
1903 Cameroon
La Aurora 1903 Cameroon is a medium strength cigar made in Dominican Republic at Fabrica de Tabacos La Aurora. It pairs Cameroon wrapper; Ecuadorian Sumatra binder; Dominican and Nicaraguan filler. The catalog lists 4 sizes, from 5 × 50 to 7 × 47.
- Maker
- La Aurora
- Wrapper
- Cameroon
- Binder
- Ecuadorian Sumatra
- Filler
- Dominican and Nicaraguan
- Country
- Dominican Republic
- Factory
- Fabrica de Tabacos La Aurora
- Strength
- medium
- Sizes
- 4 · 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 1903 Cameroon uses a Cameroon wrapper. Cameroon wrappers tend toward a toothy, sweet spice with notes of nuts and cedar. 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: a single malt, cognac, or black tea.
- 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 1903 Cameroon taste like?
La Aurora 1903 Cameroon uses a Cameroon wrapper. Cameroon wrappers tend toward a toothy, sweet spice with notes of nuts and cedar. 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 1903 Cameroon?
La Aurora 1903 Cameroon is listed as medium strength. Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
Is La Aurora 1903 Cameroon 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 1903 Cameroon made?
La Aurora 1903 Cameroon is made in Dominican Republic at Fabrica de Tabacos La Aurora, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does La Aurora 1903 Cameroon use?
La Aurora 1903 Cameroon uses a Cameroon wrapper over an Ecuadorian Sumatra binder, with Dominican and Nicaraguan filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does La Aurora 1903 Cameroon come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 4 sizes: Churchill (7 × 47), Robusto (5 × 50), Toro (5¾ × 54) and Gran Toro (6 × 58). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke La Aurora 1903 Cameroon?
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 1903 Cameroon?
With a Cameroon wrapper, common pairings are a single malt, cognac, or black tea. 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 1903 Cameroon?
Cigars with a similar build include Arturo Fuente Hemingway, La Flor Dominicana 2000 Series and La Galera Imperial Jade. They share Cameroon wrapper, medium strength, made in Dominican Republic. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.