Description
The La Aurora 100 Años Robusto Maduro dresses La Aurora’s anniversary blend family in dark Connecticut Broadleaf at 5 inches by 50 ring. La Aurora makes it in the Dominican Republic, but sources split on what sits underneath: the company’s site lists a Brazilian binder over Dominican, Brazilian and Nicaraguan filler, whereas Cigar Aficionado and Cigar Coop record Dominican binder and filler.
What It Tastes Like
Cigar Aficionado’s 90-point rating, dated February 1, 2026, moves from oak and earth into espresso, leather and anise, closing with caramel, spice and a faint pear note. Cigar Coop’s January 21, 2013 review of the 2012 release scored it 95 (raised to 98 on December 31, 2013) and noted mocha, dark chocolate and cedar spice, then pepper, citrus and nut. The maker adds almond, honey and floral hints.
Who It’s For
- Maduro smokers after cocoa and coffee depth in roughly an hour, the smoking time La Aurora gives.
- Fans of the original 100 Años curious how Broadleaf changes it.
- Seasoned palates at ease with a strength that reviewers place between medium-full and full.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Cigar Coop’s Cigar of the Decade for 2010 to 2019 (January 14, 2020 feature)
- 90 points from Cigar Aficionado on February 1, 2026
- Dark-wrapper richness in a compact size
Cons
- The maker and independent reviewers disagree about the binder and filler
- Possibly too potent for newer smokers, since Cigar Aficionado calls it full
About the 100 Años Line
The 100 Años name celebrates La Aurora’s centennial, and Cigar Aficionado’s June 27, 2012 news story announced this Broadleaf-wrapped robusto as a darker companion to the line. According to halfwheel, the maduro is now listed as the Robusto Especial among four regular-production 100 Años sizes.
Compare Similar Cigars
- La Aurora 120th Anniversary Toro: a longer 5 3/4 x 54 anniversary blend; Cigar Press reports a Dominican Habano ’92 wrapper.
- La Aurora 100 Años Robusto: the standard 5 x 50, all Dominican under aged Corojo, as Cigar Aficionado’s 2012 article describes the line.
- La Aurora Family Creed Perseverancia Gran Toro Box Pressed: a squared 6 x 58 Family Creed cigar for a bigger smoke.
La Aurora 100 Años Robusto Maduro FAQ
What wrapper does the La Aurora 100 Años Robusto Maduro use?
A Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper. La Aurora’s product page, Cigar Aficionado and Cigar Coop all name that leaf, which replaces the Dominican Corojo that halfwheel lists for the regular 100 Años sizes.
How strong is this maduro robusto?
We list it as medium-full. Cigar Aficionado’s 2026 rating page lists it as full, and Cigar Coop’s 2013 review found it medium-full in the opening third before it climbed to full.
What awards has it received?
Cigar Coop made the 2012 release its 2013 Cigar of the Year and, in a January 2020 feature, chose it as its Cigar of the Decade for 2010 through 2019.
Visit our La Aurora cigars page to browse the rest of this Dominican maker’s range.
Additional information
| Packaging Type | Single |
|---|---|
| Origin | |
| Strength | Medium-Full |
| Wrapper | Connecticut Broadleaf |
| Binder | Brazil |
| Filler | Brazil, Dominican Republic, Nicaraguan |
| Length | 5" |
| Gauge | 50 |
