Last year, La Aurora added the Untamed, the most dramatic departure to the company’s then 111-year-old portfolio. It was not only a matter of making a stronger cigar than La Aurora is known for, but also bringing very modern and aggressive packaging into what is a relatively traditional company. By all accounts that worked and this year, the company wanted to expand on its effort with the Untamed Extreme. Blend-wise both cigars use a Connecticut broadleaf wrapper, Dominican binder and Dominican and Nicaraguan fillers, although it’s understood that Extreme is supposed to be a stronger version. It’s offered in three sizes: Robusto (5 x 50, $7.50), Toro (5 1/2 x 54, $9) and Gran (7 x 60, $11). Cigar Reviewed: La Aurora Untamed Extreme Robusto Country of Origin: Dominican Republic Factory: La Aurora Cigars Factory Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf Binder: Dominican Republic Filler: Dominican Republic & Nicaragua Size: 5 Inches Ring Gauge: 50 Vitola: Robusto MSRP: $7.50 (Boxes of 20, $150) Release Date: October 2015 Number of Cigars Released: Regular Production Number of Cigars Smoked For Review: 3 The only way to tell the Untamed and its newer cousin apart is the secondary band as they both feature dark, oily Connecticut broadleaf wrappers and the same main band. From the wrapper I pick ...
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