{"product_id":"la-aurora-115-anniversary-toro","title":"LA AURORA 115 ANNIVERSARY TORO","description":"\u003cp\u003eLa Aurora 115th Anniversary Toro\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWrapper: Ecuador Sumatra\u003cbr\u003eBinder: Brazil\u003cbr\u003eFiller: Dominican Republic, Nicaragua \u0026amp; Brazil\u003cbr\u003eFactory: La Aurora S.A., Dominican Republic\u003cbr\u003eSize: 5¾ x 54 Toro\u003cbr\u003eStrength: Medium-Full\u003cbr\u003eBody: Medium-Full\u003cbr\u003eSmoke Time: Approximately 90 minutes according to La Aurora \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlavor Profile\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst Third\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 115 opens with a creamy, slightly sweet profile. Cedar and grass lead the way, followed by citrus, earth and cinnamon. There is a gentle black-pepper bite on the finish, while the retrohale brings out more leather and citrus. The opening is flavorful without being overly aggressive. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSecond Third\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is where the cigar really starts to show its personality. Lemon citrus becomes more pronounced, mixing with cinnamon, cedar and leather. Roasted nuts begin appearing on the retrohale, along with a little red pepper. The combination of citrus, spice and nuttiness gives the middle third considerably more complexity. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinal Third\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe final third shifts toward the darker side. Leather, cedar, roasted tobacco and cinnamon become more dominant, while the citrus and sweetness retreat. The pepper remains in the background, giving the finish some heat. La Aurora itself describes the cigar as finishing with cinnamon, nuts and citrus, while independent reviews note the stronger woody and leather character as the cigar progresses. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConstruction \u0026amp; Burn\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 5¾ x 54 Toro has a substantial feel and produces a good amount of smoke. The draw is generally very good, and Cigar Aficionado specifically noted that its sample burned and drew well. Some reviewers have experienced a somewhat wavy burn and needed occasional corrections, so I wouldn’t call the construction flawless—but overall, it delivers a solid smoking experience. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComplexity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e8.8\/10\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is where the 115 earns its place. You’re getting several distinct transitions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCedar \u0026amp; citrus → cinnamon \u0026amp; earth → roasted nuts \u0026amp; leather → deeper wood \u0026amp; spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe citrus component is particularly interesting because it keeps the cigar from becoming too heavy as the strength increases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall Experience\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe La Aurora 115th Anniversary Toro is a sophisticated anniversary cigar that sits comfortably in the medium-full range. It isn’t a nicotine bomb, but it has enough strength and depth to keep an experienced smoker interested.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe combination of Ecuadorian Sumatra, Brazilian binder, and Dominican\/Nicaraguan\/Brazilian filler creates a profile that moves between creamy sweetness, citrus, cinnamon, roasted nuts, leather and wood. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBurnt Leaf Rating: 9.0\/10\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBurnt Leaf Insight\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a cigar that rewards you for paying attention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 115 doesn’t hit you with one dominant flavor from beginning to end. Instead, it gradually moves from bright citrus and cinnamon into roasted nuts, leather and deeper wood. That’s what makes the Toro interesting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt’s also a great example of why La Aurora remains one of the most important names in Dominican cigar making—the company was founded in 1903, and the 115th Anniversary was specifically created to celebrate that legacy. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBest Pairing: Espresso, black coffee, bourbon or a medium-bodied whiskey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBurnt Leaf Verdict: ⭐ 9.0\/10 — Complex, flavorful, and a worthy anniversary cigar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementToProof\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementToProof\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementToProof\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementToProof\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"The Burnt Leaf Lounge","offers":[{"title":"SINGLE","offer_id":47056233824455,"sku":"7465603129702","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"BOX OF 20","offer_id":47056233857223,"sku":null,"price":249.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0724\/6535\/files\/877c3ced-2f0a-4fe8-af8f-8a44a7cf0411.jpg?v=1787861027","url":"https:\/\/www.theburntleaflounge.com\/products\/la-aurora-115-anniversary-toro","provider":"The Burnt Leaf Lounge","version":"1.0","type":"link"}