La Aurora 1987

Connecticut

Synonymous with the Dominican Republic, which is known for a lush, fertile landscape that has produced some of the greatest cigars on earth is a cigar brand called La Aurora, who have been setting the standard for premium cigars since 1903. Due to the esteemed brand’s heritage, operating as the first and oldest factory in the Dominican Republic, the company was able to capitalize from the knowledge gained over time. Epitomizing the excellence of La Aurora's Time Capsule Series is La Aurora Connecticut 1987. The series spotlights a signature tobacco, denoting the blend by the first year that the given tobacco varietal was first used at the famed La Aurora factory. La Aurora Connecticut 1987 cements the brand’s reputation as a leading Dominican cigar manufacturer and speaks to the caliber of their innovative and experimental ventures with new tobacco which has resulted in prized, top selling blends. Named after its Connecticut wrapper, Connecticut 1987 was hand-crafted by skilled artisans at the La Aurora factory to commemorate the first time ever the brand used a Connecticut shade wrapper, the year 1987. Once traditionally grown in the USA, but now cultivated in Ecuador, the blend showcases a silky and light brown exterior promising a satisfying smoking experience worthy of a truly special, celebratory cigar. Featured at the interior is a tasty blend of the finest Peruvian, Dominican and Nicaraguan tobaccos, bound together with a Cameroonian binder. Mellow to medium-bodied by nature, the flavor profile is quite lavish culminating in a banquet of delicious tasting notes. Palates will encounter sweet cedar, coffee, earth, pepper, citrus and toasted nuts for a subtly sweet and well-balanced blend. Its expert construction lends an effortless draw, and the smoke is consistent with an even, smooth burn allowing smokers to enjoy the blend’s complexities from the first puff to the last. Pair the beauty with coffee, whiskey or rum to elevate the overall experience but be sure to savor alone as well to really appreciate the symphony of flavors that will captivate the senses. Bursting with sapor and appealing to the cost-conscious crowd, this cigar is one of La Aurora's hidden treasures. The blend is formatted into Robusto, Churchill and Toro sizes. They are available here at Cigars.com in a 20 count box or a 5-pack. Cigar Aficionado has even awarded La Aurora Connecticut 1987 Robusto with an 88-point rating. Don't miss out on a wondrous smoking experience and pick some up today.