The La Aurora 107 Nicaragua Churchill greets you with its imposing 7" x 47 parejo frame - a Nicaraguan-forward smoke celebrating the brand's 107th anniversary since its 2010 release. This box-pressed beauty comes 20 per box at around $10 per stick, sporting a dark oily wrapper that feels substantial in the hand. The medium-full bodied profile promises an evening-long smoke session best paired with black coffee.
First Third: Immediate black pepper bite fades into leather and dried fruit sweetness after half-inch burn. Noticeable cedar spice lingers on retrohale, with ash holding solid in 1" segments.
Middle Third: Pepper transitions to earthy cocoa core. Wrapper's oiliness becomes apparent through occasional tar buildup near cap. Combustion stays even without touch-ups.
Final Third: Nicaraguan twang intensifies with espresso bitterness. Requires slower pacing to avoid overheating - nicotine strength creeps up on 90-minute smoke.
Pre-light draw shows perfect resistance. Burn stays within 1/8" wave pattern through first half. Needs one correction after midpoint when smoking pace quickens. Cap stays intact until final inch despite increased tar. Best enjoyed with sharp cutter to preserve wrapper integrity.
