La Aurora
Especiales
La Aurora Especiales is a medium strength cigar made in Dominican Republic at Fabrica de Tabacos La Aurora. It pairs Ecuadorian (Cameroon-seed) wrapper; Dominican Republic binder; Dominican Republic, USA filler. The catalog lists 4 sizes, from 5 × 50 to 6 × 58.
- Maker
- La Aurora
- Wrapper
- Ecuadorian (Cameroon-seed)
- Binder
- Dominican Republic
- Filler
- Dominican Republic, USA
- Country
- Dominican Republic
- Factory
- Fabrica de Tabacos La Aurora
- Strength
- medium
- Sizes
- 4 · 5 × 50 to 6 × 58
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually bringsLa Aurora Especiales uses an Ecuadorian (Cameroon-seed) wrapper. Cameroon wrappers tend toward a toothy, sweet spice with notes of nuts and cedar. 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 strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
- Pair with: a single malt, cognac, or black tea.
- 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 catalogWhat to try next
matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factoryFrom the desk
reads and news on La AuroraLa Aurora Especiales questions
What does La Aurora Especiales taste like?
La Aurora Especiales uses an Ecuadorian (Cameroon-seed) wrapper. Cameroon wrappers tend toward a toothy, sweet spice with notes of nuts and cedar. 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 Especiales?
La Aurora Especiales is listed as medium strength. Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
Is La Aurora Especiales 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 Especiales made?
La Aurora Especiales is made in Dominican Republic at Fabrica de Tabacos La Aurora, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does La Aurora Especiales use?
La Aurora Especiales uses an Ecuadorian (Cameroon-seed) wrapper over a Dominican Republic binder, with Dominican Republic, USA filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does La Aurora Especiales come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 4 sizes: Corona Gorda (6 × 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 Especiales?
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 Especiales?
With a Cameroon wrapper, common pairings are a single malt, cognac, or black tea. 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 Especiales?
Cigars with a similar build include Arturo Fuente Hemingway, La Flor Dominicana 2000 Series and La Galera Imperial Jade. They share Cameroon wrapper, medium strength, made in Dominican Republic. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.