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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 brings

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.

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 catalog

What to try next

matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factory

PDR 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.