La Aurora USA has announced the release of the La Aurora Preferidos Hors d’Age 2022 LE, a premium cigar that will make its debut during the 2024 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) trade show.
The La Aurora Preferidos Hors d’Age 2022 LE has an Ecuadorian wrapper and binder and long-filler leaves from the Dominican Republic, Colombia, and Nicaragua. La Aurora describes this as being a “well balanced, vintage blend masterpiece provides a unique start for an extra-aged cigar with an ultra-smooth medium-to-full-bodied smoke.”
For this cigar, every leaf in the blend has been aged for at least 12 years. The Preferidos Hors d’Age 2022 LE is a complex blend filled with spicy notes that are complemented by delicate flavors. La Aurora describes the flavor progression as, “Spicy notes of black pepper spark to life as more delicate flavors approach from the background. While the presence of wood is evident throughout the entire smoke, it is enriched by nuances of cinnamon, nuts, and even citrus in the finish. Its aromatic, rich, and creamy white smoke is characterized by its delicate touches of roasted coffee that prove to be the height of a demanding smoke.”
In a press release, La Aurora’s master blender Manuel Inoa commented, “From seed to cigar, the journey for this release began 12 years ago. As a result, we named it Hors d’Age which is taken from the French cognac designation, literally translating to “beyond age.” And just as Hors d’Age cognac is arguably some of the highest quality cognac in the world due to its age, we set out to create an annual release that was also of the highest quality thanks to expert aging and blending.”
Preferidos Hors d’Age 2022 LE will be available as a 5 3/4 x 54 Toro and will come packaged in dress boxes containing 15 cigars. This is a limited-edition and collectible cigar available to retailers attending PCA24 in Las Vegas, March 22-24, 2024. This cigar will begin shipping in late April. Suggested retail price per cigar is $30 before applicable taxes.