This double figurado from La Aurora's 1903 Edition series delivers a rollercoaster ride of flavors packed into its 5-inch, 54-ring gauge frame. The sapphire-blue tubos case hides a Dominican puro with Brazilian and Cameroon fillers that punches above its price point at $24.52 per stick.
The pre-light sniff reveals damp earth and pencil shavings. Initial puffs deliver thick coffee cream textures with baking spices (think nutmeg, not cinnamon). Combustion starts razor-sharp, producing dense white smoke that clings to the palate.
At the 20-minute mark, the blend shifts gear - roasted cashews and dark chocolate dominate while maintaining razor-sharp burn lines. Watch for slight tar buildup near the cap if smoked too fast. Pairing tip: espresso enhances the emerging cocoa tones.
The last two inches amp up the voltage with leather and black pepper spice. Smoke becomes noticeably warmer despite the perfect draw. Most users report nubbing this stick at the 55-minute mark before nicotine intensity peaks.
The Dominican-made figurado holds solid ash in 1-inch segments. Box date codes from 2021 onward show improved wrapper elasticity - no vein splitting reported even in 65% RH environments. Tubos packaging effectively maintains humidity during transit.
Seasoned smokers appreciate its price-to-complexity ratio, though newbies might find the flavor transitions abrupt. The 90-minute smoke time makes it viable for lunch breaks. Stock up if you enjoy Davidoff signatures but want more body.
