La Aurora Preferidos 1903 Edition Sapphire Connecticut Tubos

JoeCool87TC · 11-11-2010, 08:29 PM

Be gentle - this is my first review...

Length: 5"
Ring Gauge: 54
Shape: Double Perfecto
Filler: Dominican
Binder: Dominican
Wrapper: Connecticut
Price Paid: $9.00
(MSRP ~$18.00 -ouch-)

This wonderful cigar came in a beautiful double torpedo-shaped blue aluminum tube with a multi-colored "cigar band" painted on it and is marked as “ Aurora Preferidos 1903 Edition”. The cigar itself had a rather large red and silver "La Aurora" band with a reclining lion and marked "1903 Sapphire".
Presentation: 10 of 10

Upon opening and removing the cigar, the first thing I noticed was the sweet aroma of fine tobacco. The stick was very nicely constructed, with both the foot and the head tapering down to the double perfecto shape. The tan colored wrapper was smooth and blemish-free, with just a couple small veins seen by my uneducated eye. The stick was firm but not hard, with no soft spots at all.
Appearance: 9 of 10
Construction: 29 of 30

The cut was made using a razor-sharp Xikar Xi2 cutter. The pre-light draws tasted only of sweet fine tobacco. I toasted the foot, took a few small puffs, then finished the light, which was easily accomplished but resulted in a somewhat-uneven burn, probably due to my inexpert lighting style. The burn line corrected itself to perfection within a minute or two, though. Overall, the burn was even and consistent with no touch-ups or relights necessary.
Light and Burn: 14 of 15

The first few puffs had a roasted nut flavor accompanied by a rich creamy smoke that contained not even a trace of bitterness. There was a very slight spice finish in my nose with a nice mild leather taste lingering on my palette. As the burn progressed through the first third, the amount of smoke steadily increased along with the ring size. Occasionally I'd get a small burst of spice, along with the wonderful and smooth rich, creamy smoke. The finish was consistently of mild leather, with a burst of nuttiness thrown in now and then.

In the second third, the amount of smoke per puff had really increased, and I needed to slow down a bit to be able to savor the great smooth flavor of creamy smoke and mild leather, now with occasional dark toast highlights and small amount of spiciness in my nose. The finish was still consistently smooth with no bitterness or burned aftertaste.

The final third crescendoed into powerful yet still smooth flavors that continued what the beginning two thirds had started. Even my relatively untrained palette could recognise the high quality of this cigar. Not complex by any means, but always smooth, tasty, and satisfying to the last. I smoked all but the last inch or so thanks to my cigar stub holder; I did not want want it to end, it was too darn tasty!
Taste: 30 of 35

I'd personally consider this stick as mid- to full-bodied, especially during the last third. On a scale of one to ten, I'd rate this beauty as a solid 9.2, and will definitely smoke it again. At the MSRP I don't think I'll be buying a box, but five or ten certainly aren't out of the question.
Final Score: 92 of 100

Enjoy!

Smoke 'em if you've got 'em, pardner!

11-11-2010, 08:29 PM	#1
JoeCool87TC Relaxing in Paradise... Join Date: Sep 2010 First Name: Joe Location: Beautiful Rural East Texas Posts: 186 Trading: (4)	La Aurora Preferidos 1903 Edition Sapphire Connecticut Tubos Be gentle - this is my first review... Length: 5" Ring Gauge: 54 Shape: Double Perfecto Filler: Dominican Binder: Dominican Wrapper: Connecticut Price Paid: $9.00 (MSRP ~$18.00 -ouch-) This wonderful cigar came in a beautiful double torpedo-shaped blue aluminum tube with a multi-colored "cigar band" painted on it and is marked as “ Aurora Preferidos 1903 Edition”. The cigar itself had a rather large red and silver "La Aurora" band with a reclining lion and marked "1903 Sapphire". Presentation: 10 of 10 Upon opening and removing the cigar, the first thing I noticed was the sweet aroma of fine tobacco. The stick was very nicely constructed, with both the foot and the head tapering down to the double perfecto shape. The tan colored wrapper was smooth and blemish-free, with just a couple small veins seen by my uneducated eye. The stick was firm but not hard, with no soft spots at all. Appearance: 9 of 10 Construction: 29 of 30 The cut was made using a razor-sharp Xikar Xi2 cutter. The pre-light draws tasted only of sweet fine tobacco. I toasted the foot, took a few small puffs, then finished the light, which was easily accomplished but resulted in a somewhat-uneven burn, probably due to my inexpert lighting style. The burn line corrected itself to perfection within a minute or two, though. Overall, the burn was even and consistent with no touch-ups or relights necessary. Light and Burn: 14 of 15 The first few puffs had a roasted nut flavor accompanied by a rich creamy smoke that contained not even a trace of bitterness. There was a very slight spice finish in my nose with a nice mild leather taste lingering on my palette. As the burn progressed through the first third, the amount of smoke steadily increased along with the ring size. Occasionally I'd get a small burst of spice, along with the wonderful and smooth rich, creamy smoke. The finish was consistently of mild leather, with a burst of nuttiness thrown in now and then. In the second third, the amount of smoke per puff had really increased, and I needed to slow down a bit to be able to savor the great smooth flavor of creamy smoke and mild leather, now with occasional dark toast highlights and small amount of spiciness in my nose. The finish was still consistently smooth with no bitterness or burned aftertaste. The final third crescendoed into powerful yet still smooth flavors that continued what the beginning two thirds had started. Even my relatively untrained palette could recognise the high quality of this cigar. Not complex by any means, but always smooth, tasty, and satisfying to the last. I smoked all but the last inch or so thanks to my cigar stub holder; I did not want want it to end, it was too darn tasty! Taste: 30 of 35 I'd personally consider this stick as mid- to full-bodied, especially during the last third. On a scale of one to ten, I'd rate this beauty as a solid 9.2, and will definitely smoke it again. At the MSRP I don't think I'll be buying a box, but five or ten certainly aren't out of the question. Final Score: 92 of 100 Enjoy! Smoke 'em if you've got 'em, pardner!