La Aurora 120 Anniversary Edition Robusto: Like warm chocolate pudding

The cigars are individually wrapped in a cedar leaf. This looks very classy.

The La Aurora 120 Anniversary Edition Robusto is a real gem that I recently came across: I had the pleasure of testing three examples of this anniversary cigar, and what can I say - 91 ZiZo pleasure points are more than deserved! What's with the warm chocolate pudding?

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A nice detail: the brand logo, the lion's head, is punched out on the back of the cigar ring. I really like this detail.

A nice detail: the brand logo, the lion's head, is punched out on the back of the cigar ring. I really like this detail.

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Before lighting

The cigars are individually wrapped in a cedar leaf. This looks very classy.

The cigars are individually wrapped in a cedar leaf. This looks very classy.

Even the wrapper of this cigar is an experience in itself: silky and oily at the same time. How this is supposed to work is a mystery to me, but it does! The construction is absolutely even and brace yourselves: the taste before lighting up reminded me of warm chocolate pudding! Yes, you read that right. Where are we going with this!

The 20 Robusto box costs only CHF 220.00 - a very fair price!

The 20 Robusto box costs CHF 220.00 - a very fair price! The cigars are packed in cellophane.

The first half of the La Aurora 120 Anniversary Edition Robusto

I tested three Robusto cigars.

I tested three Robusto cigars.

Lighting is easy and the draw resistance is optimal - a real pleasure right from the start. The cigar burns evenly for the first few minutes. After that, I had to correct the slightly crooked burn with the flame several times. The strength is medium, about 3 out of 5 on the scale, and the taste is pleasant. The aroma - or as it is also known, the room note - is spicy and seductive.

The cigar ring is of high quality and fits very well with the overall appearance.

The cigar ring is of high quality and fits very well with the overall appearance.

The first half offers an exciting mixture of flavors: sweet, slightly nutty, slightly peppery, spicy and with a strong note of cedar wood. No wonder, as the cigar is wrapped in a cedar leaf. There are also woody and slightly acidic tones, which together create an outstanding balance.

A fantastic balance! Not only does it sit well on the lighter, the tobacco blend is also perfectly balanced.

A fantastic balance! Not only does it sit well on the lighter, the tobacco blend is also perfectly balanced.

The second half and the final

It smokes properly! 😅

It smokes properly! 😅

The La Aurora 120 Anniversary Edition Robusto is constantly evolving. It gets even better in the second half: sweeter and woodier with an additional note of peat or earth. Simply brilliant!

A real treat.

A real treat.

The finish of this cigar is a real highlight and leaves a lasting impression. It remains interesting and balanced until the last puff. An excellent cigar that I can warmly recommend.

So, dear friends of good taste, if you want to enjoy something special, reach for the La Aurora 120 Anniversary Edition.

The La Aurora 120 Anniversary Edition glows very well and for a very long time. Except for the occasional crooked burn, a perfect cigar.

The La Aurora 120 Anniversary Edition glows very well and for a very long time. Except for the occasional crooked burn, a perfect cigar.


A cigar test is subjective. The taste of a cigar is influenced by personal taste preferences, taste memories, the mood of the day, what you have eaten or drunk beforehand. Even the lighting in the room influences the taste experience. The flavor nuances described here therefore do not necessarily correspond to your own impressions.


The story behind the cigar and La Aurora

About the cigar

La Aurora, the original and oldest cigar factory in the Dominican Republic, is celebrating a milestone in 2023. For 120 years, La Aurora has been producing high-quality cigars that stand on the shoulders of tradition. The best way to celebrate 120 years and this anniversary is to launch an incredibly unique cigar that is the result of the knowledge, passion, creativity and pursuit of excellence of each and every member of the La Aurora family. The La Aurora 120 Anniversary is a medium to full-bodied cigar wrapped in a beautiful Dominican Habana 92 seed leaf that sits over an Olor dominicano (Cibao Valley) wrapper and includes a blend of Piloto Cubano (Cibao Valley, Rep. Dom), Olor dominicano (Cibao Valley) and Dominican Corojo filler.

The wrapper leaf is selected for its aromatic qualities and even burn, while the fillers are chosen to provide a complete and balanced smoking experience without ever compromising on flavor. Available in dress boxes in four formats: Robusto (5×50), Toro (5 ½ x 54), Gran Toro (6×58) and Churchill (7×47). The cigar is expected to go on sale in late summer.

"As we celebrate our 120th anniversary, we are proud to set a milestone that will serve as a reference for many years to come. We have always been committed to creating cigars that embody the rich, distinctive flavors of the cigar world," said Guillermo León, President of La Aurora. "The La Aurora 120 blend we have chosen is a product of teamwork on a scale we have never achieved before.

The taste, explained by the manufacturer

The La Aurora 120 is a memorable smoke with a bold start that is characterized by a cedar aroma due to the aging of the cigar. The cedar notes provide a soft buffer for the smoky flavors of peppery cinnamon and anise. With a strong start, there is an opportunity for sweeter notes that slowly develop into a smooth vanilla finish with sweet cocoa and coffee beans to create a balance.

As the burn progresses, the flavor profile turns on its head, offering a finish enriched by sweet, nutty flavors that take center stage with subtle notes of wild honey and rich earth. Thanks to the Cibao Valley filler, sourced from La Aurora's own farms and long-standing partners, the cigar has been developed by carefully adapting La Aurora's standards and making adjustments that allow the team to produce cigars with ownership. The fillers are selected to provide a complete smoking experience in a full-bodied cigar that still delivers a balanced and refined sense of strength without ever compromising on flavor.

About La Aurora cigars

Founded in 1903 by Eduardo León Jimenes, La Aurora continues its legendary legacy today with an award-winning range of distinctive handcrafted cigars. From the original Preferidos to special anniversary blends and limited editions that combine our masterful use of Dominican tobacco with tobaccos from around the world, La Aurora has become a favorite of critics and connoisseurs alike.

Smoking La Aurora means experiencing a piece of Dominican history. Today, La Aurora spans the globe, bringing the unmistakable flavor of the Dominican Republic to more than 90 countries and five continents. Through its commitment to excellence, expertise and integrity, the company continues to lead the industry. La Aurora believes that an exceptional cigar is more than the sum of its parts. From the careful cultivation of the seeds and soil to the artisans who prepare the finest tobacco with the utmost precision, La Aurora invites you to make a moment an event.

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