This La Aurora 107 Ecuador Zeppelin serves up a bold 60 ring gauge wrapped in oily Ecuadorian Habano leaf. At 6 inches long, the torpedo-shaped stogie comes packed with Dominican binder and multi-origin fillers. Let's dissect this anniversary blend celebrating 107 years of cigar-making heritage.
First Third: Immediate black coffee grounds and dark chocolate notes with cedar undertones. Smoke output stays moderate despite the large ring gauge.
Middle Third: Develops caramelized walnut sweetness balanced by mineral tang. Watch for slight tunneling if rushed - needs deliberate pacing.
Final Third: Pepper spice wakes up in last two inches. Retrohale reveals faint honey glaze but increased nicotine kick. Cut it at 45-50 minute mark for smooth finish.
The triple-cap torpedo head requires precise V-cut - standard guillotine tends to crush this tapered end. Observed minor wrapper peeling near foot on 2/5 samples tested. Draw resistance varies between boxes (2018-2020 production tighter than newer rolls).
Works best with aged rum (10+ years) to complement the caramel notes. Avoid citrus cocktails - amplifies mineral sharpness. Surprising match with cold brew coffee creates chocolate milkshake effect.
