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La Aurora

Small Batch Lot No. 007

La Aurora Small Batch Lot No. 007 is a medium strength cigar made in Dominican Republic at Fabrica de Tabacos La Aurora. It pairs Mexican San Andrés Maduro wrapper; Cameroon binder; Dominican Republic filler. It comes in one listed size, 4½ × 50.

Maker
La Aurora
Wrapper
Mexican San Andrés Maduro
Binder
Cameroon
Filler
Dominican Republic
Country
Dominican Republic
Factory
Fabrica de Tabacos La Aurora
Strength
medium
Sizes
1 · 4½ × 50

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 Small Batch Lot No. 007 uses a Mexican San Andrés Maduro wrapper. San Andrés wrappers from Mexico tend toward cocoa, earth, coffee and black pepper. 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 45 minutes to 1 h 10 min for a 4.5-inch size.
  • When: Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
  • Pair with: espresso, mezcal, 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

1 in the catalog

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La Aurora Small Batch Lot No. 007 questions

What does La Aurora Small Batch Lot No. 007 taste like?

La Aurora Small Batch Lot No. 007 uses a Mexican San Andrés Maduro wrapper. San Andrés wrappers from Mexico tend toward cocoa, earth, coffee and black pepper. 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 Small Batch Lot No. 007?

La Aurora Small Batch Lot No. 007 is listed as medium strength. Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.

Is La Aurora Small Batch Lot No. 007 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 Small Batch Lot No. 007 made?

La Aurora Small Batch Lot No. 007 is made in Dominican Republic at Fabrica de Tabacos La Aurora, according to manufacturer and trade sources.

What wrapper does La Aurora Small Batch Lot No. 007 use?

La Aurora Small Batch Lot No. 007 uses a Mexican San Andrés Maduro wrapper over a Cameroon 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 Small Batch Lot No. 007 come in?

The CigarMind catalog lists 1 size: Robusto (4½ × 50). Each size has its own page with the full blend.

How long does it take to smoke La Aurora Small Batch Lot No. 007?

For a 4.5-inch size, plan on about 45 minutes to 1 h 10 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 Small Batch Lot No. 007?

With a San Andrés wrapper, common pairings are espresso, mezcal, 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 Small Batch Lot No. 007?

Cigars with a similar build include ADVentura Blue Eyed Jack's Revenge, La Barba Ricochet Cru and OZ Family Aramas. They share San Andrés wrapper, medium strength, made in Dominican Republic. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.