La Aurora's 1903 Edition Platinum Cameroon Corona smokes like a love letter to Cameroon wrapper fans. This 5.5"x42 parejo comes in boxes of 18 sticks priced around $194.40, positioning it as a premium-but-not-bank-breaking pick for special occasions. The Dominican puro flexes its Ecuadorian-grown Cameroon wrapper (originally African heritage) with medium strength - think "complex but approachable" in cigar speak.
Crackles to life with white pepper spice and cedar twang. The Cameroon wrapper shows its signature dry earth character within first 5 minutes, accompanied by faint cinnamon swirls in retrohale. Smoke output stays moderate - no chimney effect here.
At 20-minute mark, transitions to coffee bean bitterness balanced by cashew creaminess. Draw remains effortless, though some find the ash flakey. Watch for occasional tar buildup near final third if smoked fast.
Last inch amps up leather and dark chocolate notes. Nicaraguan filler tobacco starts flexing muscle - nicotine-sensitive smokers might want to stop at 45-minute mark. Finish leaves pleasant cocoa powder aftertaste without harshness.
The reddish Colorado maduro wrapper feels slightly oily but not sticky. Triple cap holds firm during V-cut. Obsessive rollers at La Aurora's Dominican factory ensure minimal veins. Aging 6+ months smooths out initial peppery bite.
African-sourced Cameroon seeds grown in Ecuador's humidity produce that signature spice. Dominican fillers from Cibao Valley (mostly Piloto Cubano leaf) bring coffee/cocoa depth. No nicotine bombs here - strength builds gradually like Dominican sunrise.
