PDR
1878 Capa Oscura
PDR 1878 Capa Oscura is a medium strength cigar made in Dominican Republic. It pairs Ecuadorian Sun Grown Oscuro wrapper; Dominican Habano binder; Dominican Corojo filler. The catalog lists 3 sizes, from 5 × 52 to 6 × 60.
- Maker
- PDR
- Wrapper
- Ecuadorian Sun Grown Oscuro
- Binder
- Dominican Habano
- Filler
- Dominican Corojo
- 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 Oscura uses an Ecuadorian Sun Grown Oscuro wrapper. Oscuro wrappers, the darkest shade, tend toward espresso, dark chocolate and earth. 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, stout, or an aged 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 Oscura questions
What does PDR 1878 Capa Oscura taste like?
PDR 1878 Capa Oscura uses an Ecuadorian Sun Grown Oscuro wrapper. Oscuro wrappers, the darkest shade, tend toward espresso, dark chocolate and earth. 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 Oscura?
PDR 1878 Capa Oscura is listed as medium strength. Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
Is PDR 1878 Capa Oscura 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 Oscura made?
PDR 1878 Capa Oscura is made in Dominican Republic, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does PDR 1878 Capa Oscura use?
PDR 1878 Capa Oscura uses an Ecuadorian Sun Grown Oscuro wrapper over a Dominican Habano binder, with Dominican Corojo filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does PDR 1878 Capa Oscura 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 Oscura?
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 Oscura?
With an oscuro wrapper, common pairings are espresso, stout, or an aged 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 Oscura?
Cigars with a similar build include Hiram & Solomon Fellow Craft, Tatuaje Havana VI and Davidoff Winston Churchill The Late Hour. They share oscuro wrapper, medium strength, made in Dominican Republic. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.