La Aurora Preferidos Platinum

lenguamor · 11-18-2011, 04:50 PM

I can't believe there isn't already a review for this; I could have sworn at least I had posted one.

This is a vintage Platinum; made in early '06 and released for sale in July of the same year.

The construction is perfect; firm but not tight, solid, flawless perfecto shape. The pinnacle of skilled cigar-making, IMHO. The wrapper is a beautiful, toothy colorado. It smells divine; redolent of cedar, with a faint trace of barnyard.

Post-cut/pre-light, the draw reveals sharp cedar and assertive tobacco. The tiny foot toasts easily.

At the beginning, the flavors are muddled. About a half-inch in, it begins to gain the character it will retain throughout: pure tobacco, thick, plentiful smoke. In the background and through the nose, traces of dried, tart fruit, like cherries or apricots.

About an inch in, as the burn approaches the middle of the barrel, roasted flavors and aroma begin to come in

The rest is more of the same, along with some sweet coffee. Surprisingly strong tobacco flavor and nic hit for such a refined-looking cigar.

The burn wasn't razor-sharp, but that's the built-in hazard of a perfecto shape. Also it was windy and humid here, as a front seems stalled over the area; although it was nice and cool, so no complaints there.

A wonderful 40 minutes of pleasure.

longknocker · 11-18-2011, 05:10 PM

Great Review!

Smoked Two Of These Years Ago & Didn't Really Care For Them, But They May Have Been Too Fresh. Do They Need A Lot Of Rest?

rharris · 11-18-2011, 05:50 PM

One of my favorites! Great review!

lenguamor · 11-18-2011, 09:24 PM

I smoked some of the very first releases (I want to say '02 or so...) and they were phenomenal right off the bat. So I don't think age is necessarily a factor to enjoy these.

However, the pleasant surprise about this stick was the realization that they are aging well, and could even benefit from more time.

HollywoodQue · 11-19-2011, 01:29 AM

Never tried this, but heard good things about them after they have rested for a while. Thanks for sharing.

VirtualSmitty · 11-19-2011, 09:34 AM

I still have a few from the 00 release. Haven't smoked in one in prob ten years lol.

lenguamor · 11-20-2011, 04:18 PM

I brain-farted and misidentified the wrapper as "corojo" when it's actually Cameroon.

Subvet642 · 11-21-2011, 06:52 AM

Nice review, Thanks!

11-18-2011, 04:50 PM	#1
lenguamor puta por Ninfas! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Joe Location: The 305 again! Posts: 1,030 Trading: (23)	La Aurora Preferidos Platinum I can't believe there isn't already a review for this; I could have sworn at least I had posted one. This is a vintage Platinum; made in early '06 and released for sale in July of the same year. The construction is perfect; firm but not tight, solid, flawless perfecto shape. The pinnacle of skilled cigar-making, IMHO. The wrapper is a beautiful, toothy colorado. It smells divine; redolent of cedar, with a faint trace of barnyard. Post-cut/pre-light, the draw reveals sharp cedar and assertive tobacco. The tiny foot toasts easily. At the beginning, the flavors are muddled. About a half-inch in, it begins to gain the character it will retain throughout: pure tobacco, thick, plentiful smoke. In the background and through the nose, traces of dried, tart fruit, like cherries or apricots. About an inch in, as the burn approaches the middle of the barrel, roasted flavors and aroma begin to come in The rest is more of the same, along with some sweet coffee. Surprisingly strong tobacco flavor and nic hit for such a refined-looking cigar. The burn wasn't razor-sharp, but that's the built-in hazard of a perfecto shape. Also it was windy and humid here, as a front seems stalled over the area; although it was nice and cool, so no complaints there. A wonderful 40 minutes of pleasure. __________________

11-18-2011, 05:10 PM	#2
longknocker Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Mobile, Alabama Posts: 11,113 Trading: (82)	Re: La Aurora Preferidos Platinum Great Review! Smoked Two Of These Years Ago & Didn't Really Care For Them, But They May Have Been Too Fresh. Do They Need A Lot Of Rest?

11-18-2011, 05:50 PM	#3
rharris Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Richard Location: Norwich N.Y. Posts: 281 Trading: (48)	Re: La Aurora Preferidos Platinum One of my favorites! Great review!

11-18-2011, 09:24 PM	#4
lenguamor puta por Ninfas! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Joe Location: The 305 again! Posts: 1,030 Trading: (23)	Re: La Aurora Preferidos Platinum I smoked some of the very first releases (I want to say '02 or so...) and they were phenomenal right off the bat. So I don't think age is necessarily a factor to enjoy these. However, the pleasant surprise about this stick was the realization that they are aging well, and could even benefit from more time. __________________

11-19-2011, 01:29 AM	#5
HollywoodQue Invictus Join Date: Oct 2010 First Name: Howard Location: In the "D" Posts: 3,119 Trading: (46)	Re: La Aurora Preferidos Platinum Never tried this, but heard good things about them after they have rested for a while. Thanks for sharing.

11-19-2011, 09:34 AM	#6
VirtualSmitty WiP!? Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Joe Location: The Evil Empire Posts: 2,084 Trading: (0)	Re: La Aurora Preferidos Platinum I still have a few from the 00 release. Haven't smoked in one in prob ten years lol.

11-20-2011, 04:18 PM	#7
lenguamor puta por Ninfas! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Joe Location: The 305 again! Posts: 1,030 Trading: (23)	Re: La Aurora Preferidos Platinum I brain-farted and misidentified the wrapper as "corojo" when it's actually Cameroon. __________________

11-21-2011, 06:52 AM	#8
Subvet642 Bilge Rat Join Date: Nov 2009 First Name: Darren Location: Torpedo Room Bilge Posts: 2,997 Trading: (13)	Re: La Aurora Preferidos Platinum Nice review, Thanks! __________________ *"Man's mind is his basic tool of survival. Life is given to him, survival is not." -John Galt*