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1962 Corojo

La Aurora 1962 Corojo is a medium-full strength cigar made in Dominican Republic at Fabrica de Tabacos La Aurora. It pairs Dominican Corojo (Cibao Valley) wrapper; Ecuadorian binder; Dominican (Cibao) and Nicaraguan filler. The catalog lists 4 sizes, from 5 × 50 to 7 × 50.

Maker
La Aurora
Wrapper
Dominican Corojo (Cibao Valley)
Binder
Ecuadorian
Filler
Dominican (Cibao) and Nicaraguan
Country
Dominican Republic
Factory
Fabrica de Tabacos La Aurora
Strength
medium-full
Sizes
4 · 5 × 50 to 7 × 50

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 1962 Corojo uses a Dominican Corojo (Cibao Valley) wrapper. Corojo wrappers tend toward red pepper, spice and a toasty, bready body. 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: rye whiskey, a red wine, or 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

4 in the catalog

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La Aurora 1962 Corojo questions

What does La Aurora 1962 Corojo taste like?

La Aurora 1962 Corojo uses a Dominican Corojo (Cibao Valley) wrapper. Corojo wrappers tend toward red pepper, spice and a toasty, bready body. 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 1962 Corojo?

La Aurora 1962 Corojo is listed as medium-full strength. Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.

Is La Aurora 1962 Corojo 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 1962 Corojo made?

La Aurora 1962 Corojo is made in Dominican Republic at Fabrica de Tabacos La Aurora, according to manufacturer and trade sources.

What wrapper does La Aurora 1962 Corojo use?

La Aurora 1962 Corojo uses a Dominican Corojo (Cibao Valley) wrapper over an Ecuadorian binder, with Dominican (Cibao) and Nicaraguan filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.

What sizes does La Aurora 1962 Corojo come in?

The CigarMind catalog lists 4 sizes: Robusto (5 × 50), Churchill (7 × 50), Toro (5½ × 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 1962 Corojo?

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 1962 Corojo?

With a corojo wrapper, common pairings are rye whiskey, a red wine, or 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 1962 Corojo?

Cigars with a similar build include Caldwell Long Live the King, Principle Cigars Aviator Series and Ferio Tego Summa. They share corojo wrapper, medium-full strength, made in Dominican Republic. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.