Anybody have opinions on La Aurora 1495 Series cigars?

Had one a while back, just read through the review I wrote, but I don't remember much about it. Nobody else commented in the thread, and I didn't find another thread that discussed these.

I ask because I saw someone selling them and was thinking possibly.
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In my opinion that are a good cigar, not one I would always seek out but they do offer a nice change of pace once in a while. I would say they are on the lighter end of medium with some good earthy flavors but not an overly complex cigar. I have a box (minus 5 or 6) of coronas in the humidor right now.
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I wasn't a huge fan, but I'm not a huge fan of La Aurora in particular.
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I like the Coronas.
Pretty balanced medium-bodied smoke.
Mild spice & woody overtones combine nicely.
Excellent burn & draw.
More flavorful than the regular La Aurora line.

Last box I picked up was only $49.99 shipped
from Cigars Int'l in early November.
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I'm with MJ, haven't had much luck with La Auroras stuff. And the 1495 didn't change that.
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I'll go with smokin5 on this. To my taste I agree with everything he said except for the "woody overtones" and substitute "cedar/floral undertones".

I tend to the medium to fuller Nicaraguans (ie AJ Fernandez - the best blender in the business right now, IMO), but LFD is what I smoke the most of. 1495's are a nice change of pace from the fuller stuff.

Very well made and elegant cigar. I, as smokin5, prefer the corona. At $49.99 shipped I would say that is a steal.

$.02
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Thanks for the imput all, it is appreciated.

Peace of the Lord be with you.
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It's an acceptable Dominican smoke. Of their lower priced sticks, I like the corojo best. Their guillermo leon is actually quite good.
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Corona is a very nice 'budget' smoke that pairs well with coffee in the morning. Well worth the $2-3 cbid prices.
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Have you tried the 100anos? Those are good, along with the red and gold perfecto tubes.
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So rev, didja order any?
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No, I didn't. There was no overwhelming evidence that this was something exciting that I had to have. It is a good cigar, OK. I have tons of good cigars. I don't smoke enough to get another box of "good" cigars. When I do get around to having a cigar, it may only be one. So, I need something that is going to "WOW" me, make me stand up and take notice, before I put it in the humidor.
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