Straight outta the Dominican Republic, the La Aurora 115th Anniversary Gran Toro hits shelves as a box-pressed beast celebrating over a century of cigar craftsmanship. This 6"x58 mammoth comes packed 20 per box with Brazilian binder leaves and an Ecuadorian wrapper that glistens like polished mahogany. At $216 per box, it's the perfect middle-finger to budget cigars while keeping premium collectors interested.
The initial punches deliver black pepper spray to the tongue before mellowing into burnt caramel notes. Brazilian tobacco shows its teeth with earthy undertones that coat the palate - think dark roast coffee grounds meets damp forest floor. Draws feel slightly tight despite the monster ring gauge.
Nicaraguan filler kicks in like a nicotine uppercut, pushing strength to 7/10. Flavors shift to baking spices and walnut bitterness, with occasional honey glimmers that disappear faster than college tuition. Burn line stays razor-sharp, though ash holds for only about an inch before flaking.
Dominican tobacco takes center stage with leather and cocoa powder dominance. Retrohales sting with white pepper while tar builds up near the band. Recommendation: ditch it before the last inch unless you enjoy licking ashtrays. Smoke time clocks 90+ minutes - bring snacks.
The blend combines Dominican Olor filler from Cibao Valley's mineral-rich soil with Brazilian Mata Fina binder leaves. The Ecuadorian Habano wrapper undergoes 18-month fermentation in palm bark-lined pits - a technique preserving natural sweetness while controlling combustion.
