La Aurora Preferidos 'Ruby' - photography & review

jerseyjay · 03-29-2011, 08:06 AM

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This weeks we are departing from boutique space and diving into classical cigar realm – La Aurora. In the hopper is one of Aurora’s special edition preferidos – a Brazilian Sun Grown covered ‘Ruby.’ Preferido, the cigar that paved the way for manufacturing in Dominican Republic back in 1903, is a perfecto shape vitola which expands to a thick center in the middle. In addition to visually pleasing shape and sweetness off the wrapper, the Special Edition red-jet metal tube adds another dimension to the product. From photographer’s perspective, I was really looking forward to incorporating the color, shape and finish of the metal tube into the ‘set.’

Holding 5/54 La Aurora Preferidos makes me want to see Liga Privada Flying Pig in the same vitola. That would be a pleasure to hold and smoke, wouldn’t it ? The ‘Ruby‘ itself is very well compacted and covered with extremely toothy wrapper. One visible vein with otherwise well blended seams. Initial few puffs produced extreme amount of smoke – thumbs up ! In flavor department, delicious sweetness mixed with wood and characteristics of leather. Throughout the cigar, and especially through retrohale and toward the end, fair amount of spice. Thick and razor sharp burn line, light grey and tight ash scored high in construction department. All around great experience, great cigar and stand up company.

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kelmac07 · 03-29-2011, 08:06 AM

Great pics...love the second one.

hscmit · 03-29-2011, 08:08 AM

I really love the gold (corojo wrapper) but the ruby/emerald are a toss up for second place

nice pictures

Aero95 · 03-29-2011, 08:44 AM

Ill pick one up this weekend. Great review!

03-29-2011, 09:32 AM

sexy pics!

03-29-2011, 09:34 AM

btw, your link isnt working...this one does...

http://cigarphoto.net/blog/2011/03/l...eferidos-ruby/

cobra03 · 03-29-2011, 09:39 AM

Nice Pics!

N2 GOLD · 03-29-2011, 10:27 AM

That second pic is just SWEET...

Skywalker · 03-29-2011, 12:42 PM

Sweet review and fantastic photos!!!

jerseyjay · 03-29-2011, 08:32 PM

Thanks All ! Feedback is greatly appreciated.

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Originally Posted by kelmac07

Great pics...love the second one.

Check out the blog to see other photographs. There are couple other ones with snow over the tubes. My favorite

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Originally Posted by hscmit

I really love the gold (corojo wrapper) but the ruby/emerald are a toss up for second place

nice pictures

Need to try corojo & cameroon.

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Originally Posted by kickerb

btw, your link isnt working...

Thanks for pointing that out. Unfortunately I can't edit my own post. Weird !

rebelknight · 03-29-2011, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by hscmit

I really love the gold (corojo wrapper) but the ruby/emerald are a toss up for second place

nice pictures

The gold is one of my favorite cigars. I enjoy the emerald and I'm looking forward to trying the ruby once I can justify spending that kind of money.

Awesome pics also.

MurphysLaw · 03-29-2011, 09:55 PM

Nice review, love the second pic!

HollywoodQue · 03-30-2011, 06:14 AM

Nice pics...looks like a former weed smoker to get the butt that low...lol

03-30-2011, 08:25 AM

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Originally Posted by jerseyjay

Thanks for pointing that out. Unfortunately I can't edit my own post. Weird !

You only have 15 minutes to edit your own posts. just FYI

03-30-2011, 08:56 AM

I tell ya, I really wanna try one of these now! But why the heck are they so darned expensive? all of their tubos are pricey

hscmit · 03-30-2011, 09:13 AM

inspired

jsnake · 03-30-2011, 05:01 PM

Great photography! I use a cheap point and shoot for my pics. I want to get something nice and try to learn more about taking great pics. Thanks for the post.

jerseyjay · 04-05-2011, 07:48 AM

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Originally Posted by HollywoodQue

Nice pics...looks like a former weed smoker to get the butt that low...lol

LoL ... Never tried that blend

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Originally Posted by kickerb

You only have 15 minutes to edit your own posts. just FYI

Thanks !

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Originally Posted by kickerb

I tell ya, I really wanna try one of these now! But why the heck are they so darned expensive? all of their tubos are pricey

No idea. Let me know if you can't track them down at reasonable price.

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Originally Posted by jsnake

Great photography! I use a cheap point and shoot for my pics. I want to get something nice and try to learn more about taking great pics. Thanks for the post.

Thank You. Let me know if you need some pointers.

Starscream · 04-08-2011, 07:20 AM

Great pics! I've yet to try one of these. Keep saying to myself I will get one someday, but I never do.

04-13-2011, 08:49 AM

Jay,

Stunning photography, thank you.

MCC

03-29-2011, 08:06 AM	#2
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: La Aurora Preferidos 'Ruby' - photography & review Great pics...love the second one. __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

03-29-2011, 08:08 AM	#3
hscmit Have My Own Room Join Date: Sep 2010 First Name: James Location: no where Posts: 2,200 Trading: (4)	Re: La Aurora Preferidos 'Ruby' - photography & review I really love the gold (corojo wrapper) but the ruby/emerald are a toss up for second place nice pictures

03-29-2011, 08:44 AM	#4
Aero95 Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Jan 2011 First Name: Aaron Location: Loveland Ohio Posts: 295 Trading: (2)	Re: La Aurora Preferidos 'Ruby' - photography & review Ill pick one up this weekend. Great review! __________________ "If I cannot smoke in heaven, then I shall not go." -- Mark Twain

03-29-2011, 09:32 AM	#5
kickerb Guest Posts: n/a	Re: La Aurora Preferidos 'Ruby' - photography & review sexy pics!

03-29-2011, 09:34 AM	#6
kickerb Guest Posts: n/a	Re: La Aurora Preferidos 'Ruby' - photography & review btw, your link isnt working...this one does... http://cigarphoto.net/blog/2011/03/l...eferidos-ruby/

03-29-2011, 09:39 AM	#7
cobra03 Adult Babysitter Join Date: Aug 2009 First Name: Scott Location: Hamburg, NY Posts: 1,880 Trading: (15)	Re: La Aurora Preferidos 'Ruby' - photography & review Nice Pics! __________________ "I'm feelin' low, Apu. You got any of that beer that has candy floating in it, you know Skittlebrau?https://www.facebook.com/thebuffalobeerleague

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N2 GOLD MIND OVER MATTER... Join Date: Feb 2011 First Name: RICO Location: So. CAL 33° 44' 44" N / 117° 52' 0" W Posts: 2,330 Trading: (1)	Re: La Aurora Preferidos 'Ruby' - photography & review That second pic is just SWEET... __________________ When I want your opinion, I'll give it to ya.

03-29-2011, 12:42 PM	#9
Skywalker BABOTL Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dice Location: Galaxy Far Far Away Posts: 10,168 Trading: (18)	Re: La Aurora Preferidos 'Ruby' - photography & review Sweet review and fantastic photos!!! __________________ Smoke what you like!!!

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MurphysLaw Anything can go wrong Join Date: Dec 2010 First Name: Brian Location: SoFlo Posts: 2,823 Trading: (19)	Re: La Aurora Preferidos 'Ruby' - photography & review Nice review, love the second pic! __________________ It's THIS easy to help our Troops.

03-30-2011, 06:14 AM	#13
HollywoodQue Invictus Join Date: Oct 2010 First Name: Howard Location: In the "D" Posts: 3,125 Trading: (46)	Re: La Aurora Preferidos 'Ruby' - photography & review Nice pics...looks like a former weed smoker to get the butt that low...lol

03-30-2011, 08:56 AM	#15
kickerb Guest Posts: n/a	Re: La Aurora Preferidos 'Ruby' - photography & review I tell ya, I really wanna try one of these now! But why the heck are they so darned expensive? all of their tubos are pricey

03-30-2011, 09:13 AM	#16
hscmit Have My Own Room Join Date: Sep 2010 First Name: James Location: no where Posts: 2,200 Trading: (4)	Re: La Aurora Preferidos 'Ruby' - photography & review inspired

03-30-2011, 05:01 PM	#17
jsnake Have My Own Room Join Date: Feb 2010 First Name: Jake Location: Your mom's house Posts: 1,309 Trading: (22)	Re: La Aurora Preferidos 'Ruby' - photography & review Great photography! I use a cheap point and shoot for my pics. I want to get something nice and try to learn more about taking great pics. Thanks for the post.

04-08-2011, 07:20 AM	#19
Starscream Knowhutimean, Vern? Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andy Location: In a little town somewhere in the USA Posts: 10,237 Trading: (4)	Re: La Aurora Preferidos 'Ruby' - photography & review Great pics! I've yet to try one of these. Keep saying to myself I will get one someday, but I never do. __________________ Insert quote here.

04-13-2011, 08:49 AM	#20
Miami Cigar Co. Guest Posts: n/a	Re: La Aurora Preferidos 'Ruby' - photography & review Jay, Stunning photography, thank you. MCC