Santiago, Dominican Republic, June 22, 2026 – La Aurora, the Dominican cigar manufacturer established in 1903, announced during PCA 2026 the launch of Prime Collection, an exclusive selection of its most iconic cigars. Carefully curated limited editions, Prime Collection is designed to deliver an unforgettable experience for cigar enthusiasts.
“La Aurora has built a legacy of premium cigars since 1903, where every cigar is a tribute to the union of tradition and craftsmanship refined over time. Prime Collection brings together true gems in one place, making it completely unique,” said Iturbides Zaldivar, Sales and Marketing Director at La Aurora. “Prime Collection represents a legacy transformed into art, wood, and gold—a celebration of all La Aurora’s standards: heritage, artisanal mastery, and the unwavering pursuit of excellence, embodied in an unparalleled piece for collectors.”
Prime Collection includes 10 cigars, featuring two cigars each from five of the most sought-after offerings in La Aurora’s portfolio. These exclusive editions are not currently available on the market and include the following:
Puro Vintage 2009
An exceptional edition released every two years since 2003. This release is presented in a Salomón vitola (6½ x 50/60) and features a majestic blend composed of a Dominican Republic (Habano 2000) wrapper, an Ecuadorian binder, and fillers from the Dominican Republic, Brazil, and Nicaragua.
Hors d’Age 2023
An annual release that harmonizes a blend featuring an Ecuadorian wrapper and binder, with fillers from Brazil, the Dominican Republic (Cibao Valley), Nicaragua, and Colombia. Vitola: Toro (6 x 54).
120th Anniversary Limited Edition
A Dominican puro presented in the Preferido #1 vitola (6 x 58), this limited-edition cigar commemorates the manufacturer’s 120 years of history. It showcases a perfect synergy of Dominican wrapper, binder, and filler tobaccos.
Fernando León 100 Años
In 2022, La Aurora launched this limited-edition cigar to celebrate the 100th birthday of Don Fernando León Asensio—the second generation of the León Family, a renowned tobacco expert and globally respected figure within the cigar industry.
Returning to the market exclusively for this collection, it features a Cameroon wrapper from Africa, a Dominican binder, and fillers from Brazil, the Dominican Republic, and Nicaragua. It is presented in a Double Robusto vitola (5¾ x 52) with a pigtail finish.
100 Años (2025 Reissue)
Presented in a Toro vitola (5¾ x 52) with a Fantail finish, this cigar is the first in the factory’s portfolio to feature this distinctive fan-shaped cap.
A completely Dominican puro, it showcases an exceptional blend composed entirely of Dominican wrapper, binder, and filler tobaccos.
La Aurora presents this exclusive collection in a walnut veneer box with a high-gloss finish and aromatic cedar lining, evoking the warmth of aged tobacco, the elegance of artisanal tradition, and the essence of this tribute to the quality that has shaped the factory’s history. Its gold accents reflect the light and symbolize the golden leaf that characterizes the brand’s finest blends.
Every detail of this box has been crafted with precision and purpose, perfectly designed to protect and honor the cigars that pay tribute to the excellence forged over more than a century.
La Aurora Prime Collection is currently available in the U.S. market, where La Aurora offers an extensive portfolio of premium cigars crafted to the highest quality standards that have always defined the brand. Its artisanal tradition and legacy, passed down from generation to generation, continue to be appreciated by the most discerning cigar enthusiasts.