Columbus reached the Dominican Republic in 1495 and the fertile Cibao valley he found is where La Aurora's tobacco still grows. The name is a fair claim rather than a marketing flourish.
One of the finest things the company makes — refined and layered, with cedar, sweet spice and a long, clean finish. Robusto, Churchill or belicoso.
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Sumatra
Binder: Dominican
Filler: Dominican, Nicaraguan and Peruvian long-filler
Strength: Medium
Sizes: Robusto (5.0" x 50), Churchill (7.0" x 50), Belicoso (6.2" x 52)
Elegant rather than powerful. A cigar to pay attention to.