Description
La Aroma De Cuba Original
The original La Aroma de Cuba blend is drawn from a premium recipe of well-aged Nicaraguan binder and filler tobaccos patiently assembled beneath a shimmering Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper. A phenomenal, medium-bodied profile of cocoa, cedar, molasses, and earth layers the palate with subtle distinction in several classic sizes. Indulge in a classic profile lauded as the summit where taste and value converge.
Handcrafted in Nicaragua by the legendary Garcia family, La Aroma de Cuba Original is a timeless premium cigar that delivers rich, Cuban-style flavor with every draw. Wrapped in a dark Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper and filled with a hearty blend of aged Nicaraguan tobaccos, this medium to full-bodied cigar offers a complex profile of earth, cocoa, spice, and a hint of sweetness. Celebrated for its balance, construction, and consistency, La Aroma de Cuba Original is a perfect everyday smoke for enthusiasts who appreciate bold character and old-world charm.
PRODUCT DETAILS
Strength: Medium Country: Nicaragua Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf
TASTING NOTES
Cocoa, Cedar, Molasses, Earth, Spice
ACCOLADES
Top 25 Cigars of the Year – Cigar Aficionado, 2006
Top 25 Cigars of the Year – Cigar Aficionado, 2004
93 Rated – Cigar Aficionado, June 2010
Kim –
There’s a reason the La Aroma de Cuba Original remains a staple in my humidor year after year. While newer blends come and go, this remains the gold standard for what a rich, traditional Nicaraguan cigar should be.
Right away, the dark, toothy Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper caught my eye—it has that rugged, oily texture that promises a bold experience. The pre-light aroma was heavy with notes of rich earth and barnyard sweetness, which carried over perfectly once I toasted the foot.
The first light greeted me with a signature blast of black pepper—that classic Don Pepin Garcia ‘punch’—but it quickly settled into a smooth, buttery profile of dark chocolate and espresso. It’s a medium-to-full body smoke, but it never feels overwhelming because the flavors are so well-balanced.
By the midpoint, a distinct notes of black cherry and molasses started to peek through the earthiness. The construction was flawless, as expected; the draw was effortless, and it produced thick, white clouds of aromatic smoke that filled the room.
The finish was long and clean, leaning into a charred oak and leather profile that lasted well after I put it down. It’s a robust, honest cigar that doesn’t try to be anything it isn’t—it’s just pure, high-quality tobacco.
Whether you’re a seasoned smoker or just getting into Nicaraguan sticks, this is a ‘must-have.’ It’s the perfect companion for a late-night espresso or a bold peated scotch.”