My dealer put a free stick in everyone's lockers and so I gave it a shot. I've been hooked ever since.
IMHO - this is the finest NC robusto being made right now. The construction is flawless, with a silky wrapper, carefully-applied cap and a perfect draw. It smokes cool and smooth and LONG -- about 70 minutes on each of the ones I tried! Unless I was smoking them very slowly so I could savor them, but I don't think so.
The flavor profile is very smooth with a distinctive Dominican signature -- coffee, nuts, a tiny bit of earth. Very savory but not overtly sweet. Balance is incredible, and this little guy shows real finesse. If you like an Opus X-style spicy kick, these aren't for you. Most would call them medium bodied.
Worth $14? I think so, if only to experience what a top-notch Dominican can taste like.
I got one from Andy as well around last xmas. Pretty good smoke, got a little hot for me too soon tho.
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People aren't smoking cigars to be trendy, cool or stylish. They're smoking cigars because they like them. Because they enjoy the experience. Because for about $5 they can spend an hour sampling one of life's greatest luxuries. -David Savona
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This is a really nice smoke. They are at most medium bodied, and the only way I was ever able to get one to smoke hot was to draw too often. A very enjoyable smoke, though for the money spent, you can buy a couple of other comparable cigars, but still, very nice.
Mike
"Eating and sleeping are the only activities that should be allowed to interrupt a man's enjoyment of his cigar." Mark Twain
La Aurora 100 Anos Belicoso -> would the above also apply to the La Aurora 100 Anos Belicoso [*apparently only *125,000 were made and that's it forever!] I have the opportunity to purchase about 6 tomorrow and maybe a few of the Robustos. I love my Cubans but a Non-Cuban 100% Dominican is a nice change of pace ;-)
