Let's talk about this Dominican stunner that comes in eye-catching ruby tubes. The La Aurora Preferidos 1903 Ruby Maduro Toro measures 5¾" with a 54 ring gauge, packing Brazilian Arapiraca maduro wrapper that glistens like oiled leather. At around $12.60 per stick (box of 18), it's positioned as an affordable luxury for intermediate smokers.
Cold draw serves espresso bitterness with raisin sweetness. Initial puffs carry distinct toasted cedar and cashew notes, smoke output moderate but velvety. The maduro wrapper leaves faint molasses residue on lips.
Flavor amps up with black pepper spice and semisweet chocolate. Noticeable saltiness emerges around the halfway point, balancing the sweetness. Burn line stays razor-sharp despite the 54 ring gauge.
Leather and earth tones dominate as nicotine strength creeps up. Last inch develops intriguing floral hint - like walking past a baker's shop mixing bread yeast with hibiscus tea. Moderate tar buildup warns to stop before nubbing.
