PDR
A. Flores 1975 Connecticut Valley Reserve Roja
PDR A. Flores 1975 Connecticut Valley Reserve Roja is a medium-full strength cigar made in Dominican Republic at Las Lomas. It pairs Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro wrapper; Dominican binder; Dominican Corojo & Criollo filler. The catalog lists 4 sizes, from 5 × 52 to 7 × 50.
- Maker
- PDR
- Wrapper
- Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro
- Binder
- Dominican
- Filler
- Dominican Corojo & Criollo
- Country
- Dominican Republic
- Factory
- Las Lomas
- Strength
- medium-full
- 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 Roja uses a Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro 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 to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
- 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
4 in the catalogWhat to try next
matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factoryPDR A. Flores 1975 Connecticut Valley Reserve Roja questions
What does PDR A. Flores 1975 Connecticut Valley Reserve Roja taste like?
PDR A. Flores 1975 Connecticut Valley Reserve Roja uses a Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro 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 Roja?
PDR A. Flores 1975 Connecticut Valley Reserve Roja is listed as medium-full strength. Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
Is PDR A. Flores 1975 Connecticut Valley Reserve Roja good for beginners?
It is a stronger cigar. Most newer smokers are better served starting milder and working up to it. Smoke it slowly, a puff a minute or so, and do not inhale.
Where is PDR A. Flores 1975 Connecticut Valley Reserve Roja made?
PDR A. Flores 1975 Connecticut Valley Reserve Roja is made in Dominican Republic at Las Lomas, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does PDR A. Flores 1975 Connecticut Valley Reserve Roja use?
PDR A. Flores 1975 Connecticut Valley Reserve Roja uses a Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro 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 Roja 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 Roja?
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 Roja?
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 Roja?
Cigars with a similar build include Crowned Heads Le Careme, La Aurora 107 USA and Henry Clay Classic. They share broadleaf wrapper, medium-full strength, made in Dominican Republic. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.