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La Aurora

ADN Dominicano

La Aurora ADN Dominicano is a medium-full strength cigar made in Dominican Republic at Fabrica de Tabacos La Aurora. It pairs Dominican (Cibao Valley) wrapper; Cameroon binder; Dominican, Dominican andullo, Nicaraguan, Pennsylvania filler. The catalog lists 4 sizes, from 5 × 50 to 7 × 47.

Maker
La Aurora
Wrapper
Dominican (Cibao Valley)
Binder
Cameroon
Filler
Dominican, Dominican andullo, Nicaraguan, Pennsylvania
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 brings

CigarMind has no sourced tasting notes for La Aurora ADN Dominicano yet.

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.
  • 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

What to try next

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La Aurora ADN Dominicano questions

How strong is La Aurora ADN Dominicano?

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

Is La Aurora ADN Dominicano 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 ADN Dominicano made?

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

What wrapper does La Aurora ADN Dominicano use?

La Aurora ADN Dominicano uses a Dominican (Cibao Valley) wrapper over a Cameroon binder, with Dominican, Dominican andullo, Nicaraguan, Pennsylvania filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.

What sizes does La Aurora ADN Dominicano 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 ADN Dominicano?

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 cigars are similar to La Aurora ADN Dominicano?

Cigars with a similar build include Leon Jimenes Doble Maduro. They share medium-full strength, made in Dominican Republic, same factory. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.