This 6x47 Corona Gorda from La Aurora's 107th anniversary release demands attention with its inky maduro wrapper and triple-sealed cap. Let's unpack why this Dominican puro stands out in medium-full bodied offerings - earthy core meets unexpected citrus zing wrapped in construction that burns straight as an arrow.
The oily wrapper smells like fermented raisins. Initial puffs deliver roasted almonds and bitter chocolate - not heavy, but substantial. Smoke production stays moderate, perfect for slow sipping. Watch the razor-sharp burn line as cream notes emerge around the 15-minute mark.
Here's where the Brazilian binder flexes - espresso intensity builds without acidity. Cinnamon spice tingles the nasal passages while the Dominican fillers add baking bread undertones. Ash holds firm past 2 inches despite the 47 ring gauge.
Nicotine strength crests at medium-full. Black pepper joins the party but doesn't overwhelm the core dark cocoa flavor. Savory hickory smoke dominates the last inch - some find mineral notes here, others detect faint citrus peel. Your humidor age decides.
Rolled in Santiago's Cibao Valley using volcanic soil-grown tobaccos. La Aurora's blenders mix Dominican Piloto Cubano (spicy) with San Vicente (sweet) leaves, aged in Caribbean humidity. The Brazilian wrapper undergoes 18-month fermentation - that's where the maduro darkness and dried fruit notes originate.
