PDR
1878 Capa Sun Grown
PDR 1878 Capa Sun Grown is a medium strength cigar made in Dominican Republic. It pairs Ecuadorian Sun Grown Claro wrapper; Dominican Criollo 98 binder; Dominican Corojo filler. The catalog lists 3 sizes, from 5 × 52 to 6 × 60.
- Maker
- PDR
- Wrapper
- Ecuadorian Sun Grown Claro
- Binder
- Dominican Criollo 98
- 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 bringsCigarMind has no sourced tasting notes for PDR 1878 Capa Sun Grown yet.
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.
- 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 Sun Grown questions
How strong is PDR 1878 Capa Sun Grown?
PDR 1878 Capa Sun Grown is listed as medium strength. Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
Is PDR 1878 Capa Sun Grown 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 Sun Grown made?
PDR 1878 Capa Sun Grown is made in Dominican Republic, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does PDR 1878 Capa Sun Grown use?
PDR 1878 Capa Sun Grown uses an Ecuadorian Sun Grown Claro wrapper over a Dominican Criollo 98 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 Sun Grown 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 Sun Grown?
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.