La Aurora Maduro

Another Dominican favorite of ours, this Maduro is an extension to the widely acclaimed La Aurora line. This cigar comes from the oldest factory in the Dominican Republic and as one might expect, has been constructed by the ablest of hands from the finest long-leaf fillers and wrappers. This stick is pretty firm between the fingers with just the right amount of push we expect in a high-end cigar. Moderate to light weight and nicely balanced, this cigar feels perfect in the hand and presents a classic appearance. The lightly oily wrapper is a flavorful Connecticut broadleaf maduro that has been naturally-fermented with care. We found the burn to be exceptionally even, the draw clean and the smoke volume moderate and pleasantly aromatic. Look for hints of cedar in the aroma, becoming more prominent during the second half of the burn, coinciding with the complex yet subtle flavor profile. Note the moderate to full body as it intensifies through each draw all the way down to the nub. Do yourself a favor and get your hands on a Barley Wine-Style Ale for an ideal liquid counterpart.