La Aurora 1985 USA Robusto Maduro Cigar Review
The La Aurora 1985 USA Robusto Maduro is a rich, medium-to-full-bodied cigar built around a dark Brazilian Maduro wrapper. Part of La Aurora’s Original Blends collection, the 1985 Maduro commemorates the year La Aurora first began working with Brazilian Maduro wrapper tobacco.
The Robusto measures 5 x 50 and pairs its Brazilian Maduro wrapper with Nicaraguan binder and filler tobaccos. It is handcrafted in the Dominican Republic.
Appearance & Construction
The Brazilian Maduro wrapper gives the cigar an inviting dark chocolate-brown appearance with a slightly rustic character. It feels substantial in the hand, and the traditional La Aurora band stands out nicely against the darker wrapper.
After a clean cut, the draw offers just enough resistance to suggest good construction while allowing plenty of airflow.
First Third
Right from the start, the La Aurora 1985 USA Robusto Maduro delivers the darker flavors Maduro smokers expect. Earth, cocoa and black pepper lead the way, accompanied by a pleasant underlying sweetness.
As the cigar settles in, roasted almond and dark chocolate become more noticeable. The pepper remains present without overpowering the other flavors, giving the cigar a nicely balanced beginning.
Second Third
Moving into the middle portion, the cigar becomes smoother and richer. The chocolate character deepens while coffee and roasted-nut notes begin working alongside the earthiness.
There’s also a subtle sweetness that helps balance the Nicaraguan tobacco’s spice. The smoke is dense and flavorful, yet the Robusto remains approachable rather than becoming excessively strong.
This is where the blend really comes together—the Maduro wrapper supplies richness and sweetness while the Nicaraguan tobaccos underneath provide structure and spice.
Final Third
During the final third, the profile becomes deeper and somewhat more intense. Espresso, dark cocoa, earth, wood and pepper move toward the foreground, while traces of sweetness continue in the background.
The strength also becomes more noticeable toward the finish, putting the cigar comfortably in the medium-to-full-bodied range.
Overall Impression
The La Aurora 1985 USA Robusto Maduro is an excellent choice for cigar smokers who enjoy Maduro cigars with plenty of flavor without sacrificing balance.
The combination of Brazilian Maduro and Nicaraguan tobaccos creates an enjoyable mixture of dark chocolate, coffee, earth, roasted nuts, pepper and subtle sweetness. At 5 x 50, the Robusto format also provides enough time for the blend to develop without requiring the commitment of a larger cigar.
It would pair particularly well with coffee, bourbon, aged rum or a dark porter.
Size: Robusto – 5 x 50
Wrapper: Brazilian Maduro
Binder: Nicaraguan
Filler: Nicaraguan
Origin: Dominican Republic
Strength: Medium to Full
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