This sampler box from La Aurora delivers a globetrotting tour of wrappers with five 5x50 robustos - Connecticut, Brazil, Cameroon, Corojo and Ecuador. Priced at $162 for 20 sticks, it's essentially the "United Nations of cigar wrappers" packed into convenient 50-ring format. Perfect for wrapper-curious smokers wanting to compare terroir influences without breaking the bank.
First Third: The Cameroon wrapper version kicks off with zesty orange peel notes while the Brazilian delivers dark chocolate thickness. All variants share that signature La Aurora creaminess, though Ecuador's shade-grown wrapper feels slightly greener on the palate.
Mid-Section: Corojo's pepper spikes emerge around the band area, contrasting with Connecticut's toasted almond smoothness. Smoke output varies dramatically - Ecuador wrapper produces billowing clouds versus Cameroon's tighter draw requiring occasional relights.
Final Stretch: Brazil's espresso bitterness dominates the last inch, while Connecticut maintains its cashew butter consistency. Watch for wrapper-specific nicotine hits - Corojo and Ecuador leaves pack more punch than their milder cousins.
Keep these at 65% RH - drier than typical Cubans. The mixed wrapper selection demands careful labeling unless you enjoy surprise flavor roulette. Pair Cameroon with ginger ale, Connecticut with latte, and Corojo with bourbon. Not a morning smoke despite moderate strength, as wrapper variations create unpredictable caffeine-like buzzes.
