La Aurora
Guillermo León Signature
La Aurora Guillermo León Signature is a medium strength cigar made in Dominican Republic at Fabrica de Tabacos La Aurora. It pairs Ecuadorian Habano Vuelta Arriba wrapper; Double Cameroon and Dominican Corojo binder; Peruvian, Brazilian, Nicaraguan, Dominican filler. The catalog lists 6 sizes, from 3½ × 42 to 6¼ × 52.
- Maker
- La Aurora
- Wrapper
- Ecuadorian Habano Vuelta Arriba
- Binder
- Double Cameroon and Dominican Corojo
- Filler
- Peruvian, Brazilian, Nicaraguan, Dominican
- Country
- Dominican Republic
- Factory
- Fabrica de Tabacos La Aurora
- Strength
- medium
- Sizes
- 6 · 3½ × 42 to 6¼ × 52
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually bringsLa Aurora Guillermo León Signature uses an Ecuadorian Habano Vuelta Arriba wrapper. Habano-seed wrappers tend toward pepper, cedar, leather and baking spice. 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: bourbon, rye whiskey, or a 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
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What does La Aurora Guillermo León Signature taste like?
La Aurora Guillermo León Signature uses an Ecuadorian Habano Vuelta Arriba wrapper. Habano-seed wrappers tend toward pepper, cedar, leather and baking spice. 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 Guillermo León Signature?
La Aurora Guillermo León Signature is listed as medium strength. Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
Is La Aurora Guillermo León Signature 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 Guillermo León Signature made?
La Aurora Guillermo León Signature is made in Dominican Republic at Fabrica de Tabacos La Aurora, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does La Aurora Guillermo León Signature use?
La Aurora Guillermo León Signature uses an Ecuadorian Habano Vuelta Arriba wrapper over a Double Cameroon and Dominican Corojo binder, with Peruvian, Brazilian, Nicaraguan, Dominican filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does La Aurora Guillermo León Signature come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 6 sizes: 15 Minute Break (Petite Corona) (3½ × 42), Corona (5½ × 42), Corona Gorda (6 × 47), Robusto (5 × 50), Belicoso (6¼ × 52) and Gran Toro (6 × 58). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke La Aurora Guillermo León Signature?
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 Guillermo León Signature?
With a habano wrapper, common pairings are bourbon, rye whiskey, or a 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 Guillermo León Signature?
Cigars with a similar build include Davidoff Winston Churchill The Original Series, Avowed The Vow and E.P. Carrillo Pledge. They share habano wrapper, medium strength, made in Dominican Republic. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.