PDR
1878 Capa Madura
PDR 1878 Capa Madura is a medium strength cigar made in Dominican Republic. It pairs Mexican San Andres Maduro wrapper; Dominican Criollo 98 binder; Dominican Criollo 98 filler. The catalog lists 3 sizes, from 5 × 52 to 6 × 60.
- Maker
- PDR
- Wrapper
- Mexican San Andres Maduro
- Binder
- Dominican Criollo 98
- Filler
- Dominican Criollo 98
- Country
- Dominican Republic
- Strength
- medium
- Sizes
- 3 · 5 × 52 to 6 × 60
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually bringsPDR 1878 Capa Madura uses a Mexican San Andres Maduro wrapper. San Andrés wrappers from Mexico tend toward cocoa, earth, coffee and black pepper. That is the leaf's general character, not a tasting note for this cigar.
How to smoke it
rules of thumb- Time: plan on about 1 hour to 1 h 30 min for a 6-inch size.
- When: Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
- Pair with: espresso, mezcal, or a dark rum.
- Pace: about a puff a minute keeps it cool and lets the flavors change from third to third. Do not inhale.
- Before lighting: cut just above the cap line, toast the foot evenly, and take a cold draw to check it.
Sizes
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matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factoryPDR 1878 Capa Madura questions
What does PDR 1878 Capa Madura taste like?
PDR 1878 Capa Madura uses a Mexican San Andres Maduro wrapper. San Andrés wrappers from Mexico tend toward cocoa, earth, coffee and black pepper. That is the leaf's general character, not a tasting note for this cigar; log a smoke in CigarMind to record your own.
How strong is PDR 1878 Capa Madura?
PDR 1878 Capa Madura is listed as medium strength. Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
Is PDR 1878 Capa Madura good for beginners?
Usually, yes. Medium strength is manageable for most newer smokers who smoke slowly after eating. Smoke it slowly, a puff a minute or so, and do not inhale.
Where is PDR 1878 Capa Madura made?
PDR 1878 Capa Madura is made in Dominican Republic, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does PDR 1878 Capa Madura use?
PDR 1878 Capa Madura uses a Mexican San Andres Maduro wrapper over a Dominican Criollo 98 binder, with Dominican Criollo 98 filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does PDR 1878 Capa Madura come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 3 sizes: Robusto (5 × 52), Toro (6 × 52) and Double Magnum (6 × 60). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke PDR 1878 Capa Madura?
For a 6-inch size, plan on about 1 hour to 1 h 30 min. That is a rule of thumb of 10 to 15 minutes per inch at a relaxed pace, a puff about once a minute.
What drink goes with PDR 1878 Capa Madura?
With a San Andrés wrapper, common pairings are espresso, mezcal, or a dark rum. Match the drink's weight to the cigar's: lighter drinks for milder cigars, darker spirits for fuller ones.
What cigars are similar to PDR 1878 Capa Madura?
Cigars with a similar build include ADVentura Blue Eyed Jack's Revenge, La Barba Ricochet Cru and OZ Family Aramas. They share San Andrés wrapper, medium strength, made in Dominican Republic. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.