PDR
El Criollito
PDR El Criollito is a medium strength cigar made in Dominican Republic at Las Lomas. It pairs Ecuador Criollo 98 wrapper; Mexican San Andres binder; Dominican Criollo 98 filler. The catalog lists 8 sizes, from 3½ × 50 to 7 × 70.
- Maker
- PDR
- Wrapper
- Ecuador Criollo 98
- Binder
- Mexican San Andres
- Filler
- Dominican Criollo 98
- Country
- Dominican Republic
- Factory
- Las Lomas
- Strength
- medium
- Sizes
- 8 · 3½ × 50 to 7 × 70
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually bringsPDR El Criollito uses an Ecuador Criollo 98 wrapper. Criollo wrappers tend toward earth, cedar, cinnamon and a dry, spicy 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 45 minutes to 1 h 5 min for a 4.25-inch size.
- When: Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
- Pair with: bourbon, an amber ale, or 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
8 in the catalogWhat to try next
matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factoryPDR El Criollito questions
What does PDR El Criollito taste like?
PDR El Criollito uses an Ecuador Criollo 98 wrapper. Criollo wrappers tend toward earth, cedar, cinnamon and a dry, spicy 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 El Criollito?
PDR El Criollito is listed as medium strength. Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
Is PDR El Criollito 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 El Criollito made?
PDR El Criollito is made in Dominican Republic at Las Lomas, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does PDR El Criollito use?
PDR El Criollito uses an Ecuador Criollo 98 wrapper over a Mexican San Andres binder, with Dominican Criollo 98 filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does PDR El Criollito come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 8 sizes: Club (4¼ × 30), Purito (4 × 34), Perla (3¾ × 42), Half Corona (3½ × 50), Robusto (5 × 54), Short Gordo (4¼ × 58), DBL Magnum (6 × 60) and Setenta (7 × 70). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke PDR El Criollito?
For a 4.25-inch size, plan on about 45 minutes to 1 h 5 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 El Criollito?
With a criollo wrapper, common pairings are bourbon, an amber ale, or 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 El Criollito?
Cigars with a similar build include Kristoff Original Criollo, La Gloria Cubana Criollo de Oro and Joya de Nicaragua Joya Red. They share criollo wrapper, medium strength, made in Dominican Republic. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.