La Aurora
Stravaganza
La Aurora Stravaganza is a medium-full strength cigar made in Dominican Republic at Fabrica de Tabacos La Aurora. It pairs Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper; Brazilian Mata Fina binder; Brazil, Dominican Republic, Peru, Nicaragua filler. It comes in one listed size, 20 × 80.
- Maker
- La Aurora
- Wrapper
- Ecuadorian Sumatra
- Binder
- Brazilian Mata Fina
- Filler
- Brazil, Dominican Republic, Peru, Nicaragua
- Country
- Dominican Republic
- Factory
- Fabrica de Tabacos La Aurora
- Strength
- medium-full
- Sizes
- 1 · 20 × 80
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually bringsLa Aurora Stravaganza uses an Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper. Sumatra wrappers tend toward earth, cinnamon and a mild sweetness. 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 3 h 20 min to 5 hours for a 20-inch size.
- When: Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
- Pair with: cognac, a brown ale, or 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 Stravaganza taste like?
La Aurora Stravaganza uses an Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper. Sumatra wrappers tend toward earth, cinnamon and a mild sweetness. 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 Stravaganza?
La Aurora Stravaganza is listed as medium-full strength. Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
Is La Aurora Stravaganza 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 Stravaganza made?
La Aurora Stravaganza is made in Dominican Republic at Fabrica de Tabacos La Aurora, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does La Aurora Stravaganza use?
La Aurora Stravaganza uses an Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper over a Brazilian Mata Fina binder, with Brazil, Dominican Republic, Peru, Nicaragua filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does La Aurora Stravaganza come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 1 size: Gigante (20 × 80). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke La Aurora Stravaganza?
For a 20-inch size, plan on about 3 h 20 min to 5 hours. 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 Stravaganza?
With a Sumatra wrapper, common pairings are cognac, a brown ale, or 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 Stravaganza?
Cigars with a similar build include Butera Royal Vintage Royal Vintage, Vega Magna and Cusano CC Bundle. They share Sumatra wrapper, medium-full strength, made in Dominican Republic. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.