La Aurora Escogidos

Montano · 12-19-2009, 01:24 PM

Not much of a review on this one, as it had serious burn issues. I will say that it had lots of potential. I will be resting the remainder for a long time to see if that helps.

Size: 5 x 50
Wrapper: Cameroon
Binder: Dominican Republic
Filler: Dominican Republic

The wrapper was a nice golden brown color. Earthy notes from a very tight pre-light draw. From the cap down about 1 inch, it felt hard as a rock. I used my super secret cigar poker a few times. This cigar is ROTT.

As mentioned, this one had burn issues right from the start. Aside from the skull crushing tight draw, there was some tunneling going on. I tried a touch up, but that just made it worse. I was getting a very rich leather flavor from the smoke I was able to get through.

I kept fighting with this one, because the flavor was so creamy and good. But it was not about to let me win. I poked it a few more times, but it just wasn't meant to be.

I finally decided to clip it, so I could find out what the deal was. There was a rather large crater in this thing that was causing the bad tunneling.

I'm really hoping that lots of rest will loosen these up. They have a lot of great flavor, when you can get a decent draw. Perhaps this was just a bad one.

papajohn67 · 12-19-2009, 01:57 PM

As a longtime La Aurora fan I was totally disappointed

with this cigar.

roughrider · 12-19-2009, 02:12 PM

Thanks for the review.

BlackIrish · 12-19-2009, 08:12 PM

I've had a couple of these. I didn't have any construction or burn problems (mine had rested a couple of months) but I didn't get a whole lot of flavor from them.
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12-19-2009, 09:02 PM

I too have had similar problems. 6 months rest seemed to help the burn issues some, but I still wasn't impressed with the flavor. I always seem to reach for something else that I know will be better when I run across those, which have settled to the bottom of the humidor.

Mike

12-19-2009, 01:24 PM	#1
Montano Bourbon IS a food group Join Date: Nov 2009 First Name: Nick Location: Central Cali Posts: 2,059 Trading: (33)	La Aurora Escogidos Not much of a review on this one, as it had serious burn issues. I will say that it had lots of potential. I will be resting the remainder for a long time to see if that helps. Size: 5 x 50 Wrapper: Cameroon Binder: Dominican Republic Filler: Dominican Republic The wrapper was a nice golden brown color. Earthy notes from a very tight pre-light draw. From the cap down about 1 inch, it felt hard as a rock. I used my super secret cigar poker a few times. This cigar is ROTT. As mentioned, this one had burn issues right from the start. Aside from the skull crushing tight draw, there was some tunneling going on. I tried a touch up, but that just made it worse. I was getting a very rich leather flavor from the smoke I was able to get through. I kept fighting with this one, because the flavor was so creamy and good. But it was not about to let me win. I poked it a few more times, but it just wasn't meant to be. I finally decided to clip it, so I could find out what the deal was. There was a rather large crater in this thing that was causing the bad tunneling. I'm really hoping that lots of rest will loosen these up. They have a lot of great flavor, when you can get a decent draw. Perhaps this was just a bad one. __________________

12-19-2009, 01:57 PM	#2
papajohn67 Reprobate From The 101st Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 911 Trading: (62)	Re: La Aurora Escogidos As a longtime La Aurora fan I was totally disappointed with this cigar.

12-19-2009, 02:12 PM	#3
roughrider Feeling at Home Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 835 Trading: (24)	Re: La Aurora Escogidos Thanks for the review.

12-19-2009, 08:12 PM	#4
BlackIrish MassHole Militia Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Eddie Location: Bunker Hill Posts: 1,395 Trading: (55)	Re: La Aurora Escogidos I've had a couple of these. I didn't have any construction or burn problems (mine had rested a couple of months) but I didn't get a whole lot of flavor from them. Posted via Mobile Device

12-19-2009, 09:02 PM	#5
blckthree Guest Posts: n/a	Re: La Aurora Escogidos I too have had similar problems. 6 months rest seemed to help the burn issues some, but I still wasn't impressed with the flavor. I always seem to reach for something else that I know will be better when I run across those, which have settled to the bottom of the humidor. Mike