La Aurora
1987 Connecticut
La Aurora 1987 Connecticut is a mild-medium strength cigar made in Dominican Republic at Fabrica de Tabacos La Aurora. It pairs Connecticut Shade wrapper; Dominican binder; Nicaraguan and Dominican filler. The catalog lists 4 sizes, from 5 × 50 to 7 × 50.
- Maker
- La Aurora
- Wrapper
- Connecticut Shade
- Binder
- Dominican
- Filler
- Nicaraguan and Dominican
- Country
- Dominican Republic
- Factory
- Fabrica de Tabacos La Aurora
- Strength
- mild-medium
- 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 bringsLa Aurora 1987 Connecticut uses a Connecticut Shade wrapper. Connecticut shade wrappers tend toward cream, cedar, nuts and a light, smooth finish. 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: Mild to medium: an easy daytime smoke and a gentle step up from a first cigar.
- Pair with: coffee with cream, a light beer, or a sparkling wine.
- 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 1987 Connecticut taste like?
La Aurora 1987 Connecticut uses a Connecticut Shade wrapper. Connecticut shade wrappers tend toward cream, cedar, nuts and a light, smooth finish. 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 1987 Connecticut?
La Aurora 1987 Connecticut is listed as mild-medium strength. Mild to medium: an easy daytime smoke and a gentle step up from a first cigar.
Is La Aurora 1987 Connecticut good for beginners?
Yes. It is listed as mild to mild-medium, which is where most smokers start. Smoke it slowly, a puff a minute or so, and do not inhale.
Where is La Aurora 1987 Connecticut made?
La Aurora 1987 Connecticut is made in Dominican Republic at Fabrica de Tabacos La Aurora, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does La Aurora 1987 Connecticut use?
La Aurora 1987 Connecticut uses a Connecticut Shade wrapper over a Dominican binder, with Nicaraguan and Dominican filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does La Aurora 1987 Connecticut 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 1987 Connecticut?
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 1987 Connecticut?
With a Connecticut shade wrapper, common pairings are coffee with cream, a light beer, or a sparkling wine. 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 1987 Connecticut?
Cigars with a similar build include Leon Jimenes Connecticut, Ashton Cabinet Selection and Diamond Crown Classic. They share Connecticut shade wrapper, mild strength, made in Dominican Republic, same factory. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.