La Aurora 1903 ~ Red #2

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06-04-2009, 11:19 PM
badwhale

La Aurora 1903 ~ Red #2

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Smoke: La Aurora 1903 ~ Red #2
Drink(s): Yuengling Porter
Tunes: The Killers ~ Day and Age

Disclaimer: This was bought by accident with a beetle burrow in it. Plus, I've never had one of these before, but Wifey like them a lot...

Wrapper: Maduro
Binder: Dominican Rep.
Filler: Dominican Rep.
Draw: Medium to tight
Burn: I had to work it a bit
Misc: 90+ minutes Nose exhale exhibits no burn.

Pre-light: Some sort of beetle hole in here (see pictures). Dark Maduro wrapper. Plain smell & pre-light taste.

http://i487.photobucket.com/albums/r...3/100_9973.jpg

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Light: I have to put a finger over this hole... Lights easy. Medium draw.

1st 3rd: Leathery. A bit bitter. Woodsy. Mellow. No spices detected. Cedar taste too. Holding my finger over this hole for draws is a little distracting, but doesn’t detract from the taste.

http://i487.photobucket.com/albums/r...3/100_9975.jpg

Ash: Layered, mottled white & gray. Seems stable, and holds on for about 1"

http://i487.photobucket.com/albums/r...3/100_9976.jpg

2nd 3rd: Zero nose exhale burn. Full flavor, with medium to light body, but extremely mellow. Leather, oil, cedar. Very nice.

http://i487.photobucket.com/albums/r...3/100_9977.jpg

3rd 3rd: Mostly same flavor profile. Pretty nice... actually, I'm thinking about more (sans beetle holes:smiley2:)

http://i487.photobucket.com/albums/r...3/100_9978.jpg

Overall impression: Very good. A little pricey for me. Unofficial Score (due to beetle hole): Solid 90

http://i487.photobucket.com/albums/r...3/100_9981.jpg

Will
06-05-2009, 11:28 AM
mrtr33

I really like those. It's one of only a small handful of perfectos I've smoked. I am really impressed by the La Aurora line.
06-05-2009, 01:46 PM
big bill

another great review brother how long had you been aging that one since 1903
06-05-2009, 02:23 PM
badwhale

Quote:

Originally Posted by big bill

another great review brother how long had you been aging that one since 1903

Smartass:smiley36:

I titled this thing wrong, which may screw up a search on it. I guess these are Preferidos.

Will
06-05-2009, 02:28 PM
Roger

Awesome!

I really liked the pic review on this cigar. That is a great idea! First one I have ever seen like that. Awesome!
06-05-2009, 03:14 PM
DeeDubya

With that beetle roasting in there you should have been getting some Bar-B-Que flavors too. :smiley4:
06-05-2009, 03:25 PM
bigwhiteash

Quote:

Originally Posted by DeeDubya

With that beetle roasting in there you should have been getting some Bar-B-Que flavors too. :smiley4:

Nah.. that beetle was long gone!

All that was left was a bunch of beetle-poo to smoke! :smiley36::smiley36:

Nice review Bro :smiley20:
06-07-2009, 09:36 PM
Smoked!

I'm impressed by the quality of your photos. In the pre-light picture, the wrapper appears "dusty." Is that typical for this species, or is that from storage in the tube? ... Your thoughts?
06-07-2009, 09:56 PM
badwhale

Quote:

Originally Posted by Smoked!

I'm impressed by the quality of your photos. In the pre-light picture, the wrapper appears "dusty." Is that typical for this species, or is that from storage in the tube? ... Your thoughts?

This one wasn't in a tube. I understand they come in both varieties. It was kinda dusty. Mabye they were sitting in the shop in Philly for a while...or maybe everyone else saw that beetle hole, and passed on it:smiley36:

I wanna say the wrapper was hard as a rock. There was no give to it, unless I chanced cracking it. Not to say it was dry, or not humid enough, but it was extremely firm.

Thanks,
Will