La Aurora Principes Maduro Toro

[PeeJay]

You may recall I was less than impressed with the petit corona I had from this range but encouraged by Sean's enjoyment of the one I sent him I decided to give the toro a go as it was sitting in my humidor. One review I read said that the Indonesian wrapper is dyed but I don't know how I would tell. The dark brown wrapper is almost rustic in appearance and has the strongest smell of earth I have had from a cigar, that's why I kept it in the cellophane as I recall. This toro is 6 inches long with a ring gauge of 50 and is supposed to last 70 minutes, mine lasted an 105 minutes without a relight and would easily have lasted 2 hours if I wanted to smoke it to the nub. This was a well packed and firm cigar and cold draw was not as loose as some I've had and tasted mildly of that earth flavour I described. The binder is also Indonesian and the filler Dominican.
This is not a complicated smoke, it is smooth, mild and creamy all the way to the end with a couple of peppery moments dispersed by blowing back through the cigar. As I mentioned it burned slowly and steadily with an even edge and required no relights at all. About an inch from the foot the wrapper started to lift a little but I ignored it and the burn just went straight through it with no problem. If value for money = cost + enjoyment + duration then this cigar really hits the nail for an every day smoke.



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[MarkLondon]

I fancy a smoke after that review.

[ValeTudoGuy]

Sounds like a nice stick, it does indeed look rustic and I like that look. Is it normal for a wrapper to be dyed though?

[PeeJay]

Don't know, we'll have to wait for an expert opinion on that one

[PeeJay]

Further to the above a quick Google search reveals that some manufacturers boil leaves to blacken them and some dye them with molasses. I didn't get a stain on my lips so maybe the former.

[cigarmo]

Sounds like a nice stick, it does indeed look rustic and I like that look. Is it normal for a wrapper to be dyed though?

Common on NC cigars, no cuban puro has a dyed wrapper. I have had some NC sticks that the dye comes of on your fingers

[ValeTudoGuy]

Common on NC cigars, no cuban puro has a dyed wrapper. I have had some NC sticks that the dye comes of on your fingers

Yeuck!

[Sean]

Glad you enjoyed that one mate mine was fine what u sent me and flavours were exactly what you mentioned :-)

[Wigan]

Excellent review and love the arty pics!

Got this down for my 3rd box (trying to stick to 3 per month) for Novembers purchase as I wanting a maduro.

Was wondering PeeJay as this review, excellent as it is, was done quite soon after you joining (and I presume therefore reviewing) cigars would you stand by it or anything you might alter?
Basically, still reckon I should get some?

[PeeJay]

You are to be commended on your perception sir, yes my tastes have changed/evolved and its a long time since I've had one of these. I recently recommended them to Groundhog I think and he enjoyed the one I sent so definitely give them a try. La Aurora are a well established company in the Dominican Republic, maybe even the oldest one.

[Wigan]

Thank you very much added to the list.

Slight problem though when I have gone back on one is now out of stock!
Oh well I will have to spend another 20 or 30 hours trawling thru looking for a replacement....

In case your wondering the plan for Novembers order was
1) San Cristobal de la Habana El Principe
2) Domaine de Lavalette Classic Extremo (grau) (now sold out)
3) La Aurora Principes MADURO Toro

[TJCoro]

Big Stick!

Nice looking stick, muchacho!


Ummm, you didn't light it from the candle, did you?


Jay, Ray Jay

[Wigan]

Yes number 2 is mainly for novelty value.
Its pretty grotesque really.

Still not as bad as that animation you posted that's horrendous. Where did you get it from, and why?

[PeeJay]

No, i knew that even then. I do find when smoking on dull winter days that a candle adds a pleasant relaxing ambience

[Wigan]

Ah I thought he was taking the piss out of choice number 2 not referencing your pics.

My bad......