La Aurora 1903 ~ Red #2

[badwhale]

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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.





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.



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



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



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



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



Will

[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.

[big bill]

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

[badwhale]

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

Smartass

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

Will

[Roger]

I really liked the pic review on this cigar. That is a great idea! First one I have ever seen like that. Awesome!

[DeeDubya]

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

[bigwhiteash]

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

Nah.. that beetle was long gone!

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


Nice review Bro

[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?

[badwhale]

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

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