PDR
A. Flores 1975 Gran Reserva Desflorado
PDR A. Flores 1975 Gran Reserva Desflorado is a medium strength cigar made in Dominican Republic at Las Lomas. It pairs Connecticut Desflorado Ecuador wrapper; Olor Dominican Republic binder; Dominican Corojo & Habano filler. The catalog lists 5 sizes, from 3½ × 46 to 6½ × 52.
- Maker
- PDR
- Wrapper
- Connecticut Desflorado Ecuador
- Binder
- Olor Dominican Republic
- Filler
- Dominican Corojo & Habano
- Country
- Dominican Republic
- Factory
- Las Lomas
- Strength
- medium
- Sizes
- 5 · 3½ × 46 to 6½ × 52
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 Gran Reserva Desflorado uses a Connecticut Desflorado Ecuador wrapper. Connecticut shade wrappers tend toward cream, cedar, nuts and a light, smooth finish. 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: coffee with cream, a light beer, or a sparkling wine.
- 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
5 in the catalogWhat to try next
matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factoryPDR A. Flores 1975 Gran Reserva Desflorado questions
What does PDR A. Flores 1975 Gran Reserva Desflorado taste like?
PDR A. Flores 1975 Gran Reserva Desflorado uses a Connecticut Desflorado Ecuador wrapper. Connecticut shade wrappers tend toward cream, cedar, nuts and a light, smooth finish. 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 Gran Reserva Desflorado?
PDR A. Flores 1975 Gran Reserva Desflorado is listed as medium strength. Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
Is PDR A. Flores 1975 Gran Reserva Desflorado 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 Gran Reserva Desflorado made?
PDR A. Flores 1975 Gran Reserva Desflorado is made in Dominican Republic at Las Lomas, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does PDR A. Flores 1975 Gran Reserva Desflorado use?
PDR A. Flores 1975 Gran Reserva Desflorado uses a Connecticut Desflorado Ecuador wrapper over an Olor Dominican Republic binder, with Dominican Corojo & Habano filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does PDR A. Flores 1975 Gran Reserva Desflorado come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 5 sizes: Half Corona (3½ × 46), Robusto (5 × 52), Torpedo (6½ × 52), Grand Toro (6 × 54) and DBL Magnum (6 × 60). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke PDR A. Flores 1975 Gran Reserva Desflorado?
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 A. Flores 1975 Gran Reserva Desflorado?
With a Connecticut shade wrapper, common pairings are coffee with cream, a light beer, or a sparkling wine. 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 Gran Reserva Desflorado?
Cigars with a similar build include Paul Garmirian Gourmet Series, Davidoff Aniversario and Arturo Fuente Rare Pink Vintage 1960. They share Connecticut shade wrapper, medium strength, made in Dominican Republic. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.