92
CIGAR RATING
LA AURORA CIGARS 107 SERIE ANIVERSARIO
4 x 58 Zeppelin Wrapper: Ecuadorian Binder: Dominican Cibao Valley Filler: Dominican Cibao Valley, Nicaraguan, Peruvian Tasting notes: The lead is mild and spicy. Thereafter, very rich tobacco flavors kick in offering distinct aromas of cocoa, spice and is capped off with a sweet tip. It’s stellar– a well-cured and nicely constructed stick.
91
CIGAR RATING
LA AURORA CIGARS 1903 EDITION PAREJO MADURO
5 x 50 Robusto Wrapper: Brazilian Arapiraca Binder: Dominican Cibao Valley Filler: Dominican Cibao Valley, Brazilian, African Cameroon Tasting Notes: This robusto is a stronger medium cigar featuring flavors of cedar, coffee, butter and cream. This Maduro is not to be missed.
94
CIGAR RATING
LA FLOR DOMINICANA GOLDEN “ORO” 50TH ANNIVERSARY
6.5 x 54 Toro Extra Wrapper: Mexican–San Andrean Binder: Dominican Filler: Dominican Criollo 99
Tasting Notes: A medium to full cigar. There are hints of creamy jasmine rice leading into earthy country barn flavors– fresh hay and bark. The finish is somewhat sweet with flavors of plum, cocoa, nuts and a touch of saltiness on the palate.
90
CIGAR RATING
LA MIRADA CIGARS
5 x 50 Robusto Deseo Wrapper: True Connecticut Shade Binder: Capote Cubano (Criollo 98) Filler: Seco CC–Criollo 98, Viso Piloto Cubano, Piloto Cubano Canela Criollo 98 Tasting Notes: The lighter characteristics of Connecticut Shade at the start lead into the Piloto Cubano and Canela fillers nicely. The cigar grows into more complex notes of cinnamon and coffee at the finish.
93
CIGAR RATING
LA SIRENA CIGARS OCEANO
7 x 52 Atlantic Super Belicoso Wrapper: Ecuadorian Corojo Binder: Brazilian Filler: Ecuadorian Corojo Tasting Notes: A medium to full smoke with a classic Cuban triple cap, featuring an appealing oily sheen to the wrapper. Woodsy, with a touch of manure and earth, combine with tastes of muted earth and cedar notes. There’s evident toast and hints of pepper on the finish.
60
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MARCH/APRIL 2020