Three Flavoured Cigars, One Practical Choice
If you are looking for a flavoured cigar that delivers consistent mild-medium smoke without a long time commitment, the La Aurora Principes line offers three distinct options. All are machine-made in the Dominican Republic by La Aurora, the country's oldest cigar maker (since 1903). They share a short-filler construction, Honduran binder, and Indonesian natural wrapper. Each cigar comes pre-cut and individually foiled wrapped for freshness.
The main differences are the flavour infusion and the size. The two Corona cigars (5" length, 38 ring gauge) offer vanilla or rum, while the smaller Chicos (4.5", 30 ring gauge) is left natural. Your choice comes down to how much time you have and whether you want a sweet or spirit-inspired note.
La Aurora Principes Corona Blond Vanilla Cigars
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La Aurora Principes Corona Blond Vanilla Cigars - Pack of 5: Flavour - Vanilla. Strength - Mild - Medium. Enjoyment Time - 25 minutes. Length - 5" (125mm). Ring Gauge - 38. The vanilla infusion is smooth and approachable, making this a great entry-level flavoured cigar for someone who wants a sweet, creamy note without overpowering the tobacco. The 25-minute smoke fits a short break.
La Aurora Principes Corona Blond Vanilla Cigars - Pack of 5
La Aurora Principes Corona Caribbean Rum Cigars
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La Aurora Principes Corona Caribbean Rum Cigars - Pack of 5: Flavour - Rum. Strength - Mild - Medium. Enjoyment Time - 25 minutes. Length - 5" (125mm). Ring Gauge - 38. The rum infusion offers a warmer, slightly boozy character that pairs well with coffee or dessert. Same size and construction as the vanilla version, so your choice is purely about flavour preference.
La Aurora Principes Corona Caribbean Rum Cigars - Pack of 5
When to Choose the Natural Chicos
The La Aurora Principes Chicos Original Cigars skip the added flavour, letting the tobacco and wrapper speak for themselves. At 4.5" with a 30 ring gauge, they are noticeably thinner and shorter, giving about 20 minutes of smoke. The natural profile is mild-medium, but without the sweet or rum notes, it is a more traditional cigar experience. If you prefer unadulterated tobacco or want a quicker smoke, the Chicos is the practical pick.
Key Differences at a Glance
All three cigars share the same core construction: short filler, Honduran binder, Indonesian wrapper. The deciding factors are flavour and size.
- Flavour: Vanilla (Corona Blond), Rum (Caribbean Rum), or Natural (Chicos Original).
- Length & Ring Gauge: 5" / 38 ring for the two Corona cigars; 4.5" / 30 ring for the Chicos.
- Enjoyment Time: 25 minutes for the Corona sizes; 20 minutes for the Chicos.
- Price (Pack of 5): The flavoured Coronas are priced similarly (vanilla at USD 23.64, rum at USD 23.25). The Chicos natural is lower at USD 18.90.
Which One Fits Your Routine?
If you have 25 minutes and want a sweet, dessert-like smoke, the Corona Blond Vanilla is the obvious choice. If you prefer a more complex, spirit-infused note that still stays mild, the Caribbean Rum delivers that. For a shorter, unflavoured smoke that costs less per pack, the Chicos Original is a solid everyday option. None of these cigars require cutting or humidor preparation—they are ready to light straight from the foil.