La Aurora's 1903 Miniatures Tin offers Dominican craftsmanship in bite-sized form - 100 cigarillos per box at $112.50. These 3⅙" x 21½ parejos pack Nicaraguan/Dominican fillers under an Ecuadorian-grown Cameroon wrapper. Perfect for 15-minute smoke breaks, they deliver surprising complexity despite their pocket-friendly size.
The cold draw releases damp cedar notes. Initial puffs burst with cinnamon sugar sweetness - think Horchata drink - supported by faint almond skin bitterness. Smoke output stays moderate, requiring deliberate draws.
Cocoa powder emerges as the Cameroon wrapper fully engages. The Nicaraguan filler introduces black pepper undertones that tingle the nose without overwhelming. Burn line stays razor-sharp despite quick puffing.
At the nub, cedar returns with stewed apricot notes. Slight tar buildup appears after 12 minutes - typical for cigarillos. Sweetness maintains dominance through retrohale, though nicotine strength remains mild.
