La Aurora Maduro Robusto

Those who have discovered this brand know it as a smooth and mild "steady workhorse" of a cigar - always dependable and delicious. La Aurora has been using Dominican-grown leaves from the same fields in the Cibao Valley region for over three generations - a testament to its consistency. The brand was first introduced in 1903 and immediately wowed the cigar-smoking public. Ninety-eight years later, La Aurora introduced the Maduro Robusto, and they taste like a century's worth of experience went into the blend. Not surprisingly, the La Aurora Maduro is now one of their consistently top-notch and top-selling stogies. Look for the dark Brazilian wrapper to provide a blend of sweet and spicy notes on the palate, while the complex mix of Brazilian, Dominican and Cameroon long leaf fillers lend medium-to-full-bodied flavors: subtle notes of chocolate and a smooth, lengthy cedar finish. Notice the firm white ash, an indication of proper aging, which is characteristic of all the gems La Aurora creates at their factory in Santiago, Dominican Republic. Pair this one up with a malty red ale or, if a cocktail is more your style, a mojito.