Let's dive straight into the La Aurora 120th Anniversary Robusto - a 5"x50 box-pressed gem celebrating the brand's legacy. Packaged in boxes of 20 sticks at $261/box, this Dominican puro blends Ecuadorian Habano wrapper with aged filler tobaccos. The medium-strength smoke delivers consistent performance whether you're pairing it with morning coffee or evening whisky. While positioned as a special occasion cigar, its balanced profile works surprisingly well for casual sessions too.
First Third: The cold draw teases faint honey sweetness. Initial puffs deliver creamy cedar with roasted cashew undertones - think fresh-sawn wood with bakery warmth. Smoke production stays moderate, requiring deliberate draws to maintain flavor density.
Mid-Section: At the 1" mark, Dominican tobacco's signature creaminess emerges alongside espresso bitterness. Dark chocolate notes balance the developing earthiness. Watch for occasional pepper spikes when smoking faster than 1 puff/min.
Final Stretch: Last third introduces leather textures without overwhelming nicotine. The sweetness transitions from honey to burnt caramel, though some sticks develop slight vegetal notes if rushed. Perfect combustion typically lasts 70 minutes with 0.5" nub potential.
