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Cazadores Maduro

La Aurora Cazadores Maduro is a mild-medium strength cigar made in Dominican Republic at Fabrica de Tabacos La Aurora. It pairs Indonesian (maduro) wrapper; Indonesia binder; Dominican Republic filler. The catalog lists 3 sizes, from 5 × 50 to 6 × 60.

Maker
La Aurora
Wrapper
Indonesian (maduro)
Binder
Indonesia
Filler
Dominican Republic
Country
Dominican Republic
Factory
Fabrica de Tabacos La Aurora
Strength
mild-medium
Sizes
3 · 5 × 50 to 6 × 60

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 Cazadores Maduro uses an Indonesian (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 1 hour to 1 h 25 min for a 5.75-inch size.
  • When: Mild to medium: an easy daytime smoke and a gentle step up from a first cigar.
  • 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

3 in the catalog

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La Aurora Cazadores Maduro questions

What does La Aurora Cazadores Maduro taste like?

La Aurora Cazadores Maduro uses an Indonesian (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 Cazadores Maduro?

La Aurora Cazadores Maduro 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 Cazadores Maduro 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 Cazadores Maduro made?

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

What wrapper does La Aurora Cazadores Maduro use?

La Aurora Cazadores Maduro uses an Indonesian (maduro) wrapper over an Indonesia binder, with Dominican Republic filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.

What sizes does La Aurora Cazadores Maduro come in?

The CigarMind catalog lists 3 sizes: Robusto (5 × 50), Toro (5¾ × 54) and Gordo (6 × 60). Each size has its own page with the full blend.

How long does it take to smoke La Aurora Cazadores Maduro?

For a 5.75-inch size, plan on about 1 hour to 1 h 25 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 Cazadores Maduro?

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 Cazadores Maduro?

Cigars with a similar build include CAO Gold Maduro, Rocky Patel Java Maduro and Bucanero El Capitan Maduro. They share maduro wrapper, mild-medium strength, made in Dominican Republic. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.