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Wholesale La Aurora cigars - distributed by MDC.

La Aurora has been rolling cigars in the Dominican Republic since 1903, making it the country's oldest cigar factory. MDC keeps the core catalog in rotation - the 107 series, the wrapper-focused heritage lines, and the flagship Preferidos perfectos.

Years in La Aurora Rotation
14+
14 years·Trusted by Four Seasons, The Broadmoor, Caesars Entertainment
MDC + La Aurora

Why MDC stocks La Aurora

Heritage is easy to claim and hard to prove. La Aurora proves it: the factory has been running since 1903, and the cigars still taste like a house that has had a century to get the details right. The heritage lines are named for years in the company's story - Connecticut 1987, Corojo 1962, Maduro 1985, Cameroon 1903 - which makes the display read like a wrapper menu your staff can actually explain to a guest.

MDC carries 44 active La Aurora SKUs across its lines. The 107 series covers modern medium-to-full tastes in Ecuador, Nicaragua, and USA Maduro versions, while the Preferidos tubes give any humidor a distinctive top-shelf piece guests remember. It's a deep, orderly catalog, and your rep will size the right slice of it to your venue.

“La Aurora is in our standing rotation because the accounts we serve - from casinos to cigar bars - sell through it consistently. That's the only reason a brand stays on our line card.”
- Peter Roth, Founder, MDC - 14 years distributing La Aurora
Core Line-up

La Aurora blends MDC distributes

Not every SKU in the La Aurora catalog is in our standing rotation - we curate to what actually moves at retail. These are the core lines we keep in depth.

01 Core Line

La Aurora 107

The modern flagship series, offered in Ecuador, Nicaragua, and USA Maduro versions. Medium-to-full and consistent.

02 Core Line

La Aurora Preferidos

The signature perfecto in collectible tubes. A distinctive top-shelf piece that stands out in any display.

03 Core Line

La Aurora Connecticut 1987

The mellow heritage line. A clean, approachable daytime smoke for hotel and golf programs.

04 Core Line

La Aurora Corojo 1962

Corojo-wrapped heritage blend with more spice and body. A dependable step-up recommendation.

05 Core Line

La Aurora Maduro 1985

The dark, richer entry in the heritage series. Rounds out the wrapper story on the shelf.

Venue Fit

Which venues stock La Aurora

La Aurora is a genuine all-rounder portfolio - the heritage lines run from mild Connecticut through Cameroon and Corojo to Maduro, so one brand can cover a full wrapper spectrum on a single shelf. That makes it especially useful for hotel humidors, golf shops, and liquor stores that need range without stocking six different brands. Cigar lounges and steakhouses lean on the 107 series and Preferidos for guests who want something with more depth and a story behind it.

The retail margin math for La Aurora

MDC's active La Aurora SKUs run roughly $107-$189 per box wholesale, and venues typically retail at 1.8x-2.5x wholesale. It's a tight, predictable band - no surprise outliers - which makes La Aurora one of the easier brands to price consistently across a program. Your rep quotes exact numbers for your account before anything ships.

How to build a La Aurora program with MDC

The MDC approach to any brand is the same: start with a curated core rotation sized to your venue, prove sell-through, then layer in deeper SKU coverage as the account matures. For a typical hospitality account, a La Aurora program begins with 2–3 vitolas across 40–60 cigars of opening depth, paired with the other brands that complement your overall humidor structure.

Because La Aurora is one of the core workhorse brands in the category, it's almost always part of the MDC opening-proposal for any new account - the exact SKUs and depth vary by whether you're running a bar-led hospitality program, a dedicated cigar lounge, or a pro-shop display. Your rep builds the proposal fast once you apply, with real numbers keyed to your venue.

Related wholesale brands + programs

Other brands frequently paired with La Aurora in MDC programs: Ep Carrillo , H Upmann , Montecristo , Romeo Y Julieta . For the complete list of brands MDC distributes, see the wholesale cigar brands index. For the programs each brand fits - hospitality, retail, cigar bar - see Cigars for Hospitality and Cigars for Retail.

Wholesale FAQ

Buying La Aurora wholesale - common questions.

Who is the wholesale distributor for La Aurora cigars?
MDC Wholesale Cigars distributes La Aurora to licensed venues and retailers nationwide - casinos, hotels, steakhouses, golf shops, liquor stores, and cigar bars. La Aurora has been in MDC's standing rotation for 14+ years.
How do I buy La Aurora cigars wholesale?
Apply for an MDC wholesale account - it starts with a short qualification form. Once you're approved, your rep builds a curated first order with La Aurora SKUs matched to your venue. Most new accounts get their first shipment within a week of approval.
How much do La Aurora cigars cost wholesale?
Most premium boxes run roughly $80-$300 wholesale depending on the line and vitola, and venues typically retail at 1.8x-2.5x wholesale. Your exact La Aurora pricing depends on your account and order size - your rep quotes real numbers before you commit to anything.
Can I return La Aurora cigars that don't sell?
Yes. Every MDC order is backed by our no-risk exchange: if a La Aurora SKU doesn't move for your crowd, we swap it for one that will. Cigar orders over $1,000 ship free.
Ready to Stock La Aurora?

Open an MDC account. We'll tell you where La Aurora fits in your rotation.

Apply to open an MDC account. We'll look at your venue profile, your existing rotation (if any), and tell you exactly what a La Aurora program should look like on your floor - opening SKUs, depth, price points, and how it pairs with the rest of your humidor.

Cost of Waiting

Every month without La Aurora on your shelf is margin your competitors are collecting. Your rep can have it in your first shipment within a week of approval.

We only take 4 new accounts a month 4 spots open for July

P.S. La Aurora has been in MDC's standing rotation for 14+ years. If MDC can help your business, we can get you into a first shipment within a week of qualifying.