This 6x47 Corona Gorda from La Aurora packs serious Dominican firepower at $243/box of 20. Guillermo Leon's personal daily smoke blends Dominican/Nicaraguan fillers with Cameroon binders under an Ecuadorian wrapper. The full-bodied profile rewards patient smokers who enjoy complex tobaccos.
The oily Ecuadorian wrapper shows minimal veins with a triple-cap finish. Its box-pressed shape feels dense but draws effortlessly - typical of La Aurora's master torcedores. Expect 80-90 minutes burn time from this chunky corona.
First Third: Black pepper kick settles into baking spices and oak. The Cameroon binder shines through with sweet hay undertones.
Middle Third: Nicaraguan fillers dominate with espresso grounds and bitter chocolate. Watch for occasional leathery notes.
Final Third: Peruvian tobacco adds dry cedar and walnut skins. Strength builds noticeably - keep sugary drinks handy.
Straight burn line requires minimal corrections. Medium smoke output carries aromatic wood notes. Tip: purge at halfway mark to prevent tar buildup in final third.
Handmade in Santiago since 2015 using León family's private tobacco reserves. The Cameroon binder tobacco ages 3+ years before rolling - a technique Guillermo perfected through 5 generations of cigar-making.
