Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf
Binder: Dominican Corojo
Filler: Dominican, Nicaraguan
Size: 7.5 x 40 “Lancero” (Measures 6.625”)
Body: Medium/Full
Price: $7.40 MSRP

Why the odd name? This cigar is being released in the Southeastern United States and the rep working for Miami Cigar & Co., Austin Baker, likes to wear bow ties. Mystery solved.

This cigar was just released in December of 2013. And is the fourth regional (Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee) release in 2013. Barry Stein of Miami Cigar kindly sent me the Midwest version and was reviewed back in May, 2013. And an excellent cigar so I am looking forward to this lancero.

Only 200 boxes were released for each region.

This is the ugliest duck on the block. It is bumpy, lumpy, frumpy, crooked, and in fact, reminds of those rum soaked Crooks we tried in high school hoping we could get a buzz.

The length is not consistent. One is 6-5/8” long. The other is 6-1/2”. And I smoked the first one without measuring it. Maybe if I rub it, it will get longer.

Seams are visible. The wrapper has the tiniest bit of oil but is mostly a matte finish. Lots of veins. Discoloration. One is so lumpy it looks like it has a goiter. There is the tiniest pig tail I’ve ever seen. But very solid sticks, consistently. The cap goes from impeccable to, “Are you kidding me?” LOL.

The wrapper is near coal black. And looks like a Slim Jim.

I clip the cap and find aromas of strong cocoa and sweetness. And there is a lovely coffee aroma. Spice, cinnamon, and cream complete the picture.
Time to light up.

A big dollop of spice hits me hard. Holy cow! Barry sent these sticks to me a couple weeks ago and I tried one a couple days after receipt. It wasn’t ready. Now? Yikes!

The draw is perfect. A real pepper bomb. Everything else is obliterated in the nuclear fallout.

My Slim Jim is filling the room with huge billows of smoke. It is only a 40 ring gauge and it is pumping smoke like it is a 60. They must have grown the tobacco near a nuclear plant. That’s two nuclear jokes in two paragraphs. Not professional.

Here come the flavors: Creaminess, sweetness, cocoa, coffee, dark rich tobacco, and burnt cedar.

This is a powerhouse of a cigar and hits medium/full immediately. A very subtle floral note appears. Along with a tinge of honey.

Trying to get this twig to hold still and not roll over while taking photos is a real test of my near manhood.

The cigar is an official flavor bomb before it hits the first inch. How much is this? $7.40 retail. I’d spend that in a heartbeat. This blend is true artisanship.

I don’t know if I should review it in thirds or sixths. A lancero mistakenly gives off the illusion that it will be a fast smoke. But this jam packed little piece of the landscape is a real slow burner.

The char line is near dead nuts perfect. Which I find hard to fathom based on the funky construction.

As it lay in my ashtray next to my laptop, it looks like a boa that swallowed a mouse with a big lump in the middle. I’m running out of lumpy jokes.

The black pepper begins to taper. Thus allowing the other flavors to really shine. As far as I’m concerned, it doesn’t need additional flavors. I love it just the way it is.

I should note that this blend is strictly a B & M enterprise. If your local constabulary doesn’t carry it, order them to get some. But with only 200 boxes, you should probably check the La Aurora Cigars web site for retailers and give them a call.

Almost everyone carries the La Aurora 107 Natural online.

The flavors shift order: Creaminess, sweetness, rich tobacco, cocoa, coffee, honey, floral, and burnt cedar.

Man, I am digging this cigar. Go buy some now. This is one fine blend.

I begin the second third in a cloud of smoke that makes my eyes water.

It is a beautiful sunny day here in Milwaukee and a lovely 10°. Brrrr.

I quickly move to the halfway point and the cigar becomes very complex. The black pepper is stationary but the multitude of flavors is just going wild.

A fruitiness appears. It is near the bottom of the list and hard to discern at this point.

Even though this stick looks like a bent pretzel stick, the construction is just excellent. The cap does not lose any tobacco bits. The draw remains perfect. And the char line is perfect. The ash is very flaky and doesn’t last long but who cares.

The strength is moving to full body now. But no nicotine in sight.

I can’t believe how much flavor this stick is pumping out after only two weeks in my humidor.

The secondary band comes off with ease.

The last third begins with no significant change. This stick is a shining example of why so many smokers prefer lanceros.

The blend is super well balanced. It is chewy with a long finish. And is very smooth.

I have one stick left. I don’t know if I should smoke it or place it in Lucite and make a pen and pencil set with it.

Lately, I haven’t been very lucky with the cigars I reviewed. This stick returns my faith.

Honestly, this stick could easily go for more dough. If it were $9, I wouldn’t bat an eyelash.

The last portion of the stick is cruising now. The creaminess and cocoa are so enticing that it makes me smile.

“Shake your money maker.” I’ve got the blues playing while I review. Shake your booty, baby. Perfect song for this cigar.

The main cigar band comes off easy peasy.

Some nicotine kicks in. My typing becomes labored and my vision blurs. Always a good sign. And I still have 2-1/2” to go. Oy vay. By the time it finishes, I will be doing the happy dance in the living room with the dog. She leads, as always.

The cigar finishes without a hint of harshness. And is cool as a cuke.

This is a splendid blend. So intense.

Truly, this is a cigar you should seek out as it won’t be around long.

Thanks again to the lovely Barry Stein for the samples.

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