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AFR-75 Edicion Limitada Claro

PDR AFR-75 Edicion Limitada Claro is a full strength cigar made in Dominican Republic at Las Lomas. It pairs San Andres Claro wrapper; Dominican Criollo 98 binder; Dominican Habano & Criollo 98, Connecticut Broadleaf filler. The catalog lists 4 sizes, from 4 × 54 to 7 × 60.

Maker
PDR
Wrapper
San Andres Claro
Binder
Dominican Criollo 98
Filler
Dominican Habano & Criollo 98, Connecticut Broadleaf
Country
Dominican Republic
Factory
Las Lomas
Strength
full
Sizes
4 · 4 × 54 to 7 × 60

Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.

What it tastes like

what the wrapper usually brings

PDR AFR-75 Edicion Limitada Claro uses a San Andres Claro wrapper. San Andrés wrappers from Mexico tend toward cocoa, earth, coffee and black pepper. 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: A full-strength cigar is best after a full meal and never on an empty stomach; keep water nearby and slow down if you feel the nicotine.
  • Pair with: espresso, mezcal, or a dark rum.
  • 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 catalog

What to try next

matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factory

PDR AFR-75 Edicion Limitada Claro questions

What does PDR AFR-75 Edicion Limitada Claro taste like?

PDR AFR-75 Edicion Limitada Claro uses a San Andres Claro wrapper. San Andrés wrappers from Mexico tend toward cocoa, earth, coffee and black pepper. 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 AFR-75 Edicion Limitada Claro?

PDR AFR-75 Edicion Limitada Claro is listed as full strength. A full-strength cigar is best after a full meal and never on an empty stomach; keep water nearby and slow down if you feel the nicotine.

Is PDR AFR-75 Edicion Limitada Claro 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 AFR-75 Edicion Limitada Claro made?

PDR AFR-75 Edicion Limitada Claro is made in Dominican Republic at Las Lomas, according to manufacturer and trade sources.

What wrapper does PDR AFR-75 Edicion Limitada Claro use?

PDR AFR-75 Edicion Limitada Claro uses a San Andres Claro wrapper over a Dominican Criollo 98 binder, with Dominican Habano & Criollo 98, Connecticut Broadleaf filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.

What sizes does PDR AFR-75 Edicion Limitada Claro come in?

The CigarMind catalog lists 4 sizes: Catador (4 × 54), Sublime (5 × 56), Edmundo (6 × 58) and Inmenso (7 × 60). Each size has its own page with the full blend.

How long does it take to smoke PDR AFR-75 Edicion Limitada Claro?

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 AFR-75 Edicion Limitada Claro?

With a San Andrés wrapper, common pairings are espresso, mezcal, or a dark rum. 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 AFR-75 Edicion Limitada Claro?

Cigars with a similar build include Kristoff Pistoff Kristoff, La Galera Maduro and La Flor Dominicana 1994. They share San Andrés wrapper, full strength, made in Dominican Republic. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.