PDR
A. Flores 1975 Gran Reserva Sungrown
PDR A. Flores 1975 Gran Reserva Sungrown is a medium-full strength cigar made in Dominican Republic. It pairs Ecuadorian Habano Sun Grown wrapper; Dominican Olor binder; Dominican Corojo, Habano filler. The catalog lists 5 sizes, from 3½ × 46 to 6½ × 52.
- Maker
- PDR
- Wrapper
- Ecuadorian Habano Sun Grown
- Binder
- Dominican Olor
- Filler
- Dominican Corojo, Habano
- Country
- Dominican Republic
- Strength
- medium-full
- 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 Sungrown uses an Ecuadorian Habano Sun Grown wrapper. Habano-seed wrappers tend toward pepper, cedar, leather and baking spice. 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 to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
- Pair with: bourbon, rye whiskey, or a black coffee.
- 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 Sungrown questions
What does PDR A. Flores 1975 Gran Reserva Sungrown taste like?
PDR A. Flores 1975 Gran Reserva Sungrown uses an Ecuadorian Habano Sun Grown wrapper. Habano-seed wrappers tend toward pepper, cedar, leather and baking spice. 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 Sungrown?
PDR A. Flores 1975 Gran Reserva Sungrown 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 Gran Reserva Sungrown 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 Gran Reserva Sungrown made?
PDR A. Flores 1975 Gran Reserva Sungrown is made in Dominican Republic, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does PDR A. Flores 1975 Gran Reserva Sungrown use?
PDR A. Flores 1975 Gran Reserva Sungrown uses an Ecuadorian Habano Sun Grown wrapper over a Dominican Olor 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 Sungrown come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 5 sizes: Half Corona (3½ × 46), Robusto (5 × 52), Torpedo (6½ × 52), Grand Toro (6 × 54) and Double 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 Sungrown?
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 Sungrown?
With a habano wrapper, common pairings are bourbon, rye whiskey, or a black coffee. 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 Sungrown?
Cigars with a similar build include La Galera Habano, Davidoff Escurio and Crux Cigars Guild. They share habano wrapper, medium-full strength, made in Dominican Republic. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.