I know this is a newer release from Pinar Del Rio, but I can’t find much information on this cigar except that it is Dominican and Nicaraguan Blend made in Dominican Republic. I picked up a Toro for under $4 as one of the cigars to try on my vacation. Finally getting a moment of peace after a rather hectic vacation I sat down to try this cigar.
The PDR 1878 Cubano Especial has a mild-medium, but much complexity. Unfortunately the first one I tried was later in the day and I couldn’t pick up many of the subtle flavors. Even smoking this cigar in the morning I’m not sure I picked up everything, some of the flavors were a bit elusive. The cigar gave off plenty of smoke that felt smooth and creamy in the mouth, complimenting well my morning cup of coffee. The main flavors come across as nuts and coffee with an overlay of something floral, being a farm boy I couldn’t help but think of alfalfa or clover hay.
Verdict: Make this one of the first cigars you smoke in the day or you might miss out on what it has to offer. I thought it paired well pretty well with my coffee with cream and sugar. I’ll be adding the reasonably priced Connecticut to my buy list. Pinar Del Rio Cigars available at The Party Source.
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I thought this was a decent smoke, especially for the price. It’s a lot milder than either the PDR Oscuro or Sun Grown, that’s for sure.
Definitely a mild smoke, but still lots of complex enjoyable flavors.
I haven’t tried those before but I’ll definitely be giving them a shot now. Thanks for the review.
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