AURORA 1495 BME DOMINICANA
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Tasting Note
La Aurora S.A. is the oldest cigarmaker in the Dominican Republic, having rolled cigars there since 1903. The new Aurora 1495 BME Dominicana, which sports a Dominican wrapper, is earthy, with orange peel and cedar flavors on the palate along with nutty and peppery notes and a semisweet chocolate finish. The initials "BME" refer to the cigar being a brick-and-mortar exclusive—in other words, La Aurora says it won't sell it on the Internet or via catalogues, only through traditional cigar shops. The "brick-and-mortar" move is one that's gaining some steam in the industry, especially with such smaller cigar companies as La Aurora, which continues to release delicious smokes like this one.
Details
Size: Toro
Filler: Dom. Rep., Nicaragua, Peru
Binder: Dom. Rep.
Wrapper: Dom. Rep.
Country: Dominican Republic
Price: $10.00
Issue: Cigar Aficionado – Jan 01, 2011
Designation: Top 25 of 2010 | Rank: 25
