La Aurora

Dominican Republic · Est. 1903

La Aurora is the oldest cigar factory in the Dominican Republic, founded in Santiago in 1903 by Eduardo Leon Jimenes. Now part of the Leon Jimenes group, it is known for its deep heritage, its signature use of Cameroon wrapper, and a broad portfolio that spans classic and boutique blends.

HeadquartersDominican Republic
Founded1903
Price range$5 – $14
StrengthMild – Medium–Full

Top lines

Lines

107

Released to mark the brand's 107th anniversary, this line uses an Ecuadorian Habano wrapper over Nicaraguan and Dominican fillers for a fuller, spicier, more contemporary character.

1903 Preferidos

A flagship line packaged in distinctive tubes and offered with several wrapper options, most famously the Cameroon Edition, delivering a smooth, medium-bodied profile with cedar, nuts, and a touch of spice.

1962

A premium line honoring the year the Leon Jimenes name was established, built on a smooth Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper over Dominican fillers for a mellow, refined, medium-bodied experience.

Guillermo Leon

A signature line named for the brand's president, blending an Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper with a Dominican Corojo binder and multi-country filler for a rich, balanced, medium to full-bodied smoke.

Principes

An easygoing, value-oriented everyday line with an Ecuadorian wrapper over Dominican tobaccos, offering a mild to medium, smooth and creamy smoke.