This sampler box packs serious Dominican firepower with 5 robustos at $160.38 for 20 sticks. The 5×50 parejos come ready to rumble with mixed blends ranging from mild morning smokes to full-bodied after-dinner powerhouses. Perfect for explorers who want to taste-test La Aurora's range without committing to full boxes.
Toasted cashews and cedar lead the charge with black pepper sparking on the retrohale. The Leon Jimenes blend in this sampler gives off faint honey undertones - lighter than their core line but maintains that signature Dominican earthiness.
The Leoninos variant takes over with espresso bitterness balancing caramelized sugar notes. Watch for cinnamon heat building up - this sampler's dark horse needs slow puffing to avoid tongue bite.
Leather and roasted almonds dominate as nicotine climbs. The 107 Anniversary blend here shows its age with creamier smoke texture than newer releases. Cut it short at 1" nub unless you're chasing that buzz.
The Cameroon wrappers show moderate oil with tight triple caps. Watch for two construction types: machine-bunched León Jimenes (faster burn) vs hand-rolled 107s (tighter ash). Sampled boxes from 2023 show improved draw consistency over earlier batches.
Dry-box the Leoninos blend 12hrs pre-smoke - their thicker roll benefits from 62% humidity. Pair the sweeter León Jimenes with coffee liqueur, save full-bodied 107s for bourbon nights. First-timers: smoke sampler left-to-right by band color (cream to black) for gradual intensity build.
