We know from the previous post that La Aurora has been around since 1903 and are celebrating their 107 years in business with a new series that should be out by the time you read this. The 1495 Series, however, has been around for a few years and I hope they continue this series of cigar is it stands by itself as a testament to the quality that La Aurora has been making in these past 107 years. The 1495 Series heralds the founding of Santiago in the Dominican Republic. I also had the pleasure of having Carson Martin, self-proclaimed wine critic in Charlotte, NC, join me for this review.
When you first grasp this cigar it feels small, almost puny in your hands because it is a much loser fill than the previous Arturo Fuente and a smaller ring gauge as well, but what it lacks in size it makes up for in in taste. See my notes below the break...
Tasting Notes:
When you first light this little dandy up you realize this is no small cigar. A few things I noticed were an almost sweet, honey taste up front followed by a mellow, toasted wheat and oak middle. One of the best things about this little guy was the lack of a peppery finish that is very prevalent in cigars of this significance. Also, it's great because there is little to no aftertaste and it lingers on you palette just long enough to be enjoyable. Carson also noticed the lack of an overbearing bite or even a hint of tongue burn when you get towards the end, which works out well since you wont want the experience to end.
I would recommend this cigar for a novice all the way to a veteran. It is highly enjoyable on warm spring or summer evenings due to the hint of sweetness and lack of an overbearing bite. I know I'll be calling up King Street to order a box in the near future to keep in my cooler! Here's the best part, it's only about $4.50-$5 a stick!
Rating: 91
Price:~$4.50
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