La Aurora 107 lancero

maverickdrinker · 03-15-2011, 04:00 PM

I guess I am in the minority on this cigar. Here is my review.

La Aurora 107 Lancero
DATE REVIEWED: March 15, 2011

I picked up a couple of La Aurora 107 Lanceros to try. These are only available at brick & mortar stores. This is their way of saying thanks for the support that they receive from cigar stores nationally. The 107 line was produced to celebrate the 107th anniversary of the company. A robusto, toro and a belicoso round out the lineup.

The cigar is made with a Dominican binder, a combination of Dominican and Nicaraguan fillers and finished with an Ecuadorian wrapper. It measures in at 6.875 inches and has a 40 ring gauge. There are only 300 boxes available.

An interesting fact about the cigar is that it was in response to various twitter requests for a lancero size to be made in the 107 blend. I am excited to smoke this cigar as I am a big fan of the lancero vitola.

Well, enough about that. Let’s get onto the review.

The cigar itself is very rustic. Lots of veins with some variation of color in the wrapper. Not a pretty looking cigar to say the least.

I give the cigar a quick squeeze. Feels a little underfilled to me. A little too squishy for me. A quick look at the foot tells me otherwise as it looks fairly packed. Might be a humidity issue. Will see how the ash develops over the course of the smoke.

Took a couple of cold draws and find it to be a very clean tobacco taste. The cigar itself radiates aromas of barnyard with a hint of cocoa. The draw itself is a little too loose for my liking. Hope that this doesn’t cause this thing to burn quickly. I decide that ice water would be the best pairing for this.

A quick clip of my Palio and a pop of flame from my Ronson lighter and we are off.

The cigar lights up pretty easy. Burn line starts off pretty straight. Billows of smoke is coming off this thing. There is a sweetness to the cigar that I cannot place right now. Maple syrup? Reminds me of a maduro cigar but more pronounced sweetness. A slight hint of earthiness, with some floral notes. The sweetness seems to have taken centre stage for now. So far, not my cup of tea.

The ash is an off white color and the draw is effortless. The sweetness is offputting. Gonna have to hunker down to finish this cigar. I hope that the flavors change dramatically in the 2nd third. So far, the cigar is quite mild.

A few more puffs and the cigar starts to reveal some cedar notes. The sweetness is still there to my chagrin though. Can’t seem to get rid of it. It’s starting to tone down and give way to more earthy characteristics.

A few more puffs and the maple syrup taste has taken a back seat to core earthy, and cedar flavors. I have to say that this cigar seems to be missing something. Just isn’t doing it for me.

Hints of spice start to appear to complement the earthiness tones. The ash is holding on well.

The 2nd third brings core flavors of earth, spice, cedar in muted tones. It doesn’t have that wow factor that I keep hearing about. Might be my bias towards cohiba lanceros coming through though.

The sweetness is back but on a different level. Reminds me of an orange peel? It has a zestiness after taste that I am unfamiliar with. I don’t’ know if I can last to see the final third. Maybe some champagne will help.

Off to the fridge I go to get some 2000 Pertois-Moriset Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Vintage Champagne. This small producer uses only grapes from the Le Mesnil Sur Oger region. This is the same region that produces Krug. This champagne only uses chardonnay grapes, hence the term Blanc de Blancs.

A couple of quick sips to get my palate re calibrated and we are off again.

I am really tasting the orange peel and spice now. More pronounced cedar tones as well. Some cocoa is starting to become part of the mix. An odd flavor profile to say the least.

A couple more puffs confirm that I cannot continue. This is 100% not my type of cigar. I could not recommend it with a straight face. Avoid like the plague. Spend the money on a Cohiba lancero or a Montecristo Especial no. 1. If anything, it confirmed my addiction to Cuban cigars. If only I brought another cohiba lancero to smoke….. I guess a Cohiba robusto will have to suffice.

tedrodgerscpa · 03-15-2011, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by maverickdrinker

I guess I am in the minority on this cigar. Here is my review.

You are in my minority, then.

With a sample size of 1, I am simply NOT a fan, either.

I just don't get excited about cigars that aren't puros from Cuba, occasionally enjoying a Nic Puro.

03-15-2011, 04:00 PM	#1
maverickdrinker I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: art Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 2,590 Trading: (15)	Re: La Aurora 107 lancero I guess I am in the minority on this cigar. Here is my review. La Aurora 107 Lancero DATE REVIEWED: March 15, 2011 I picked up a couple of La Aurora 107 Lanceros to try. These are only available at brick & mortar stores. This is their way of saying thanks for the support that they receive from cigar stores nationally. The 107 line was produced to celebrate the 107th anniversary of the company. A robusto, toro and a belicoso round out the lineup. The cigar is made with a Dominican binder, a combination of Dominican and Nicaraguan fillers and finished with an Ecuadorian wrapper. It measures in at 6.875 inches and has a 40 ring gauge. There are only 300 boxes available. An interesting fact about the cigar is that it was in response to various twitter requests for a lancero size to be made in the 107 blend. I am excited to smoke this cigar as I am a big fan of the lancero vitola. Well, enough about that. Let’s get onto the review. The cigar itself is very rustic. Lots of veins with some variation of color in the wrapper. Not a pretty looking cigar to say the least. I give the cigar a quick squeeze. Feels a little underfilled to me. A little too squishy for me. A quick look at the foot tells me otherwise as it looks fairly packed. Might be a humidity issue. Will see how the ash develops over the course of the smoke. Took a couple of cold draws and find it to be a very clean tobacco taste. The cigar itself radiates aromas of barnyard with a hint of cocoa. The draw itself is a little too loose for my liking. Hope that this doesn’t cause this thing to burn quickly. I decide that ice water would be the best pairing for this. A quick clip of my Palio and a pop of flame from my Ronson lighter and we are off. The cigar lights up pretty easy. Burn line starts off pretty straight. Billows of smoke is coming off this thing. There is a sweetness to the cigar that I cannot place right now. Maple syrup? Reminds me of a maduro cigar but more pronounced sweetness. A slight hint of earthiness, with some floral notes. The sweetness seems to have taken centre stage for now. So far, not my cup of tea. The ash is an off white color and the draw is effortless. The sweetness is offputting. Gonna have to hunker down to finish this cigar. I hope that the flavors change dramatically in the 2nd third. So far, the cigar is quite mild. A few more puffs and the cigar starts to reveal some cedar notes. The sweetness is still there to my chagrin though. Can’t seem to get rid of it. It’s starting to tone down and give way to more earthy characteristics. A few more puffs and the maple syrup taste has taken a back seat to core earthy, and cedar flavors. I have to say that this cigar seems to be missing something. Just isn’t doing it for me. Hints of spice start to appear to complement the earthiness tones. The ash is holding on well. The 2nd third brings core flavors of earth, spice, cedar in muted tones. It doesn’t have that wow factor that I keep hearing about. Might be my bias towards cohiba lanceros coming through though. The sweetness is back but on a different level. Reminds me of an orange peel? It has a zestiness after taste that I am unfamiliar with. I don’t’ know if I can last to see the final third. Maybe some champagne will help. Off to the fridge I go to get some 2000 Pertois-Moriset Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Vintage Champagne. This small producer uses only grapes from the Le Mesnil Sur Oger region. This is the same region that produces Krug. This champagne only uses chardonnay grapes, hence the term Blanc de Blancs. A couple of quick sips to get my palate re calibrated and we are off again. I am really tasting the orange peel and spice now. More pronounced cedar tones as well. Some cocoa is starting to become part of the mix. An odd flavor profile to say the least. A couple more puffs confirm that I cannot continue. This is 100% not my type of cigar. I could not recommend it with a straight face. Avoid like the plague. Spend the money on a Cohiba lancero or a Montecristo Especial no. 1. If anything, it confirmed my addiction to Cuban cigars. If only I brought another cohiba lancero to smoke….. I guess a Cohiba robusto will have to suffice.