La Aurora 107

Ecuador

Rated a 91 by Cigar Aficionado upon its release in 2019, the Ecuadorian version of La Aurora’s 107 series—made to commemorate 107 years in the business with 107 tobaccos from around the world—has been the hidden star of this line for years now; a cigar that sells out almost instantaneously whenever we find it in stock. A combination of Ecuadorian Sun Grown Sumatra Seed wrapper, binder from the Dominican Republic’s Cibao Valley and filler from the Dominican Republic, Nicaragua and Peru, this stately looking cigar is crafted for those who are going to take time to enjoy every component of the cigar and appreciate it for the mastery that it is. For starters, there’s the cold draws. Ecuadorian wrappers tend to produce a very inviting floral aroma that borders on a candy-like sweetness. Just allowing them to marinate in your humidor provides olfactory notes of a wild meadow. Rustic to the look and with an oily, red sheen, this cigar is going to stand out in your humidor as a special occasion smoke even though it retails for less than $12 per stick. The flavors are a symphony of baked goods, like blueberry muffin, cinnamon raisin bread and cream balanced out with a healthy dose of black pepper. This cigar is generously filled, allowing for more than an hour and a half of smoking time in which you can truly appreciate the complexity at play here. While it pairs beautifully with a smoky bourbon, a hoppy IPA or an old vine Zinfandel, we suggest giving the La Aurora a solo performance first. The La Aurora brand is revered by those who love a Dominican cigar. While Cuba often gets the highest praise in the cigar industry as the hobby’s birthplace, the Dominican Republic has played an unforgettable role in the cigar business, crafting some of the most memorable flavors of the last 50 years and producing tastes that defined a decade. This is especially true for smokers who came of age in the 1970s and remember the woodsy and creamy smokes of the Dominican on literally every street corner. Thanks to La Aurora, that spirit is being crafted for the modern palate and this 107 series is not to be missed. Find yours at JR Cigars today while supplies last. Don’t miss your chance to grab this unforgettable cigar while it’s in stock.