This limited-batch corona from La Aurora's 1903 series brings a smooth operator to the Connecticut-wrapped scene. Measuring 5.5" x42 with a Dominican Republic-made Connecticut Shade wrapper, it's the kind of smoke that whispers sophistication rather than shouting intensity. At ~$10 per stick in 18-count boxes, it sits firmly in the daily luxury tier - mild enough for rookies but layered enough to keep seasoned smokers engaged.
First Third: The cold draw teases sweet cedar and a faint nuttiness. Initial puffs deliver that signature Connecticut creaminess, like steamed milk with a shot of espresso. Burn line stays razor-sharp through the first inch - no canoeing here.
Middle Third: Things get interesting when the Cameroon leaf kicks in. The cream morphs into buttered toast territory, with whispers of cashew and white pepper dancing around a core of hay. Retrohale shows a floral zing that's downright springlike.
Final Third: Dominican olor tobacco adds depth without aggression. Baking spices emerge - think cinnamon sprinkled on latte foam - but it never loses that essential smoothness. Some users report slight bitterness if nubbed past 1", better to quit while ahead.
The triple cap cuts cleanly with a punch. Pack density strikes that Goldilocks balance - enough resistance for flavor concentration without becoming a straw-sucking workout. These tend to smoke a hair faster than average coronas (45-50 mins), likely due to airy Dominican rolling techniques.
