Comments on: La Aurora Cameroon

By: Dalamscius

Dalamscius — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 12:08:14 +0000

Thanks for the great write up jjo! I had these sticks in the humi for a few months before I smoked one. Not on purpose, it just happened that way! lol
Sounds like you found yourself a tasty smoke at a super low price point! These are getting harder and harder to find lately so I’m glad I was able to help!
Enjoy the rest of the box Jeff!

By: jjo

jjo — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 02:39:36 +0000

Daniel,

Sorry for the delay in updating you on this, but I wanted to be sure that I gave these a fair shake.

I got the 2nds about 3-1/2 weeks ago, and tried one after a couple of days in the humidor. I haven’t had the regular Cameroons, but I would venture to guess that the 2nds do not get the same TLC and aging. That first one seemed a little green and harsh and the draw tightened up about half-way through.

I’m now on the fifth one 3 weeks later, and what a difference the extra time in the humidor makes! Much smoother, the sweetness comes out more readily, and the draw with a punch cut – this is the corona size vitola – is great. I haven’t picked up on very much of the sweet coffee flavors that you did, but maybe the difference in size (or my admittedly jaded taste buds) would account for that. Funny thing is that it seems to go better with a light ale than coffee, although I haven’t tried that for a couple of weeks.

Would I buy more? Hell, yes. I’d just be sure to put them away for at least a month or so before smoking them.

Thanks again for the heads up on these. You guys do a great service for all of us out here!

By: jjo

jjo — Thu, 09 Jun 2011 04:28:46 +0000

OK, but be careful what you wish for! LOL

By: Dalamscius

Dalamscius — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 13:07:18 +0000

That’s awesome jjo! and that price is sweet! I expect a full report once you get them! 😀

By: jjo

jjo — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 09:25:02 +0000

OK, Daniel. I’m going for the 2nds in the corona size (5.2″ X 43). $17.95 for a bundle of 15, and free shipping. No more excuses at that price. Thanks for the tip!

By: Dalamscius

Dalamscius — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 05:29:15 +0000

@Cigar Inspector – Agree completely there, and you just can’t go wrong at these prices.

@Jay – Thanks bud! These are definitely overlooked since they came out long before La Aurora picked up all the steam and popularity it now has. Check em out and let me know what you think!

@jjo – Thanks! I overlooked them quite a few times as well but not anymore. Definitely an underrated stick. The price CI has on these is insane! Grab a few and let me know how they smoke!

By: jjo

jjo — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 01:10:50 +0000

Great review, Daniel. I’ve looked past these, because I assumed they would just be a pedestrian smoke. Just goes to show that I need to try things before passing judgement.

Dammit! Now I’m going to have to try these out, at least in a smaller size. Good thing CI has them at closeout pricing. Looks like another one to add to the morning rotation.

By: Jay

Jay — Thu, 02 Jun 2011 14:44:32 +0000

Daniel,
Good review. Never smoked this specific La Aurora specimen. Vitola is way too large and not something that I would normally buy. I need to look for some coronas and smoke couple. Thanks !

By: Cigar Inspector

Cigar Inspector — Sun, 29 May 2011 01:34:54 +0000

I was impressed with the draw on this cigar and the amount of smoke each draw produced. The flavors just got better and better as the smoke progressed too!