La Aurora
1903 Preferidos
La Aurora 1903 Preferidos is a medium strength cigar made in Dominican Republic at Fabrica de Tabacos La Aurora. It pairs Brazilian Maduro wrapper; Dominican binder; Dominican, Cameroon, Brazilian filler. The catalog lists 6 sizes, from 5 × 54 to 5 × 54.
- Maker
- La Aurora
- Wrapper
- Brazilian Maduro
- Binder
- Dominican
- Filler
- Dominican, Cameroon, Brazilian
- Country
- Dominican Republic
- Factory
- Fabrica de Tabacos La Aurora
- Strength
- medium
- Sizes
- 6 · 5 × 54 to 5 × 54
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 Preferidos uses a Brazilian Maduro wrapper. Maduro wrappers tend toward cocoa, coffee, dark fruit and a natural sweetness from the longer fermentation. 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 50 minutes to 1 h 15 min for a 5-inch size.
- When: Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
- Pair with: espresso, port, or a dark rum.
- 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 Preferidos taste like?
La Aurora 1903 Preferidos uses a Brazilian Maduro wrapper. Maduro wrappers tend toward cocoa, coffee, dark fruit and a natural sweetness from the longer fermentation. 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 Preferidos?
La Aurora 1903 Preferidos is listed as medium strength. Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
Is La Aurora 1903 Preferidos 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 Preferidos made?
La Aurora 1903 Preferidos is made in Dominican Republic at Fabrica de Tabacos La Aurora, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does La Aurora 1903 Preferidos use?
La Aurora 1903 Preferidos uses a Brazilian Maduro wrapper over a Dominican binder, with Dominican, Cameroon, Brazilian filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does La Aurora 1903 Preferidos come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 6 sizes: Diamond Maduro (Doble Figurado No. 2) (5 × 54), Emerald Ecuador (Doble Figurado No. 2) (5 × 54), Gold Corojo (Doble Figurado No. 2) (5 × 54), Platinum Cameroon (Doble Figurado No. 2) (5 × 54), Ruby Brazil (Doble Figurado No. 2) (5 × 54) and Sapphire Connecticut (Doble Figurado No. 2) (5 × 54). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke La Aurora 1903 Preferidos?
For a 5-inch size, plan on about 50 minutes to 1 h 15 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 Preferidos?
With a maduro wrapper, common pairings are espresso, port, or a dark rum. 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 Preferidos?
Cigars with a similar build include Leon Jimenes Doble Maduro, Bucanero El Capitan Maduro and Dunhill Aged Maduro. They share maduro wrapper, medium-full strength, made in Dominican Republic, same factory. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.