PDR
A. Flores 1975 Connecticut Valley Reserve Azul
PDR A. Flores 1975 Connecticut Valley Reserve Azul is a medium strength cigar made in Dominican Republic at Las Lomas. It pairs Connecticut Broadleaf Rosado wrapper; Dominican binder; Dominican Corojo & Criollo filler. The catalog lists 4 sizes, from 5 × 52 to 7 × 50.
- Maker
- PDR
- Wrapper
- Connecticut Broadleaf Rosado
- Binder
- Dominican
- Filler
- Dominican Corojo & Criollo
- Country
- Dominican Republic
- Factory
- Las Lomas
- Strength
- medium
- Sizes
- 4 · 5 × 52 to 7 × 50
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually bringsPDR A. Flores 1975 Connecticut Valley Reserve Azul uses a Connecticut Broadleaf Rosado wrapper. Connecticut broadleaf wrappers tend toward dark chocolate, molasses and a heavy sweetness. 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 h 10 min to 1 h 45 min for a 7-inch size.
- When: Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
- Pair with: port, stout, or a sweet bourbon.
- 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 A. Flores 1975 Connecticut Valley Reserve Azul questions
What does PDR A. Flores 1975 Connecticut Valley Reserve Azul taste like?
PDR A. Flores 1975 Connecticut Valley Reserve Azul uses a Connecticut Broadleaf Rosado wrapper. Connecticut broadleaf wrappers tend toward dark chocolate, molasses and a heavy sweetness. 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 A. Flores 1975 Connecticut Valley Reserve Azul?
PDR A. Flores 1975 Connecticut Valley Reserve Azul is listed as medium strength. Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
Is PDR A. Flores 1975 Connecticut Valley Reserve Azul 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 A. Flores 1975 Connecticut Valley Reserve Azul made?
PDR A. Flores 1975 Connecticut Valley Reserve Azul is made in Dominican Republic at Las Lomas, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does PDR A. Flores 1975 Connecticut Valley Reserve Azul use?
PDR A. Flores 1975 Connecticut Valley Reserve Azul uses a Connecticut Broadleaf Rosado wrapper over a Dominican binder, with Dominican Corojo & Criollo filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does PDR A. Flores 1975 Connecticut Valley Reserve Azul come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 4 sizes: Lancero (7 × 42), Churchill (7 × 50), Robusto (5 × 52) and Gran Toro (6 × 54). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke PDR A. Flores 1975 Connecticut Valley Reserve Azul?
For a 7-inch size, plan on about 1 h 10 min to 1 h 45 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 A. Flores 1975 Connecticut Valley Reserve Azul?
With a broadleaf wrapper, common pairings are port, stout, or a sweet bourbon. 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 A. Flores 1975 Connecticut Valley Reserve Azul?
Cigars with a similar build include Diamond Crown Maduro, Ashton Aged Maduro and Macanudo Inspirado Black. They share broadleaf wrapper, medium strength, made in Dominican Republic. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.