La Aurora
1903 Emerald
La Aurora 1903 Emerald is a medium-full strength cigar made in Dominican Republic at Fabrica de Tabacos La Aurora. It pairs Ecuadorian Sumatra (Sungrown) wrapper; Dominican binder; Dominican, Nicaraguan, Brazilian, Peruvian filler. The catalog lists 4 sizes, from 5 × 50 to 7 × 47.
- Maker
- La Aurora
- Wrapper
- Ecuadorian Sumatra (Sungrown)
- Binder
- Dominican
- Filler
- Dominican, Nicaraguan, Brazilian, Peruvian
- Country
- Dominican Republic
- Factory
- Fabrica de Tabacos La Aurora
- Strength
- medium-full
- 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 Emerald uses an Ecuadorian Sumatra (Sungrown) 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 30 min for a 6-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
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What does La Aurora 1903 Emerald taste like?
La Aurora 1903 Emerald uses an Ecuadorian Sumatra (Sungrown) 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 1903 Emerald?
La Aurora 1903 Emerald is listed as medium-full strength. Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
Is La Aurora 1903 Emerald 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 1903 Emerald made?
La Aurora 1903 Emerald is made in Dominican Republic at Fabrica de Tabacos La Aurora, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does La Aurora 1903 Emerald use?
La Aurora 1903 Emerald uses an Ecuadorian Sumatra (Sungrown) wrapper over a Dominican binder, with Dominican, Nicaraguan, Brazilian, Peruvian filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does La Aurora 1903 Emerald 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 Emerald?
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 Emerald?
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 1903 Emerald?
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.