PDR
El Trovador Rosado
PDR El Trovador Rosado is a medium-full strength cigar made in Dominican Republic at Las Lomas. It pairs Ecuadorian Rosado wrapper; Dominican (2 binders) binder; Dominican Ligero and Dominican Viso filler. The catalog lists 5 sizes, from 4½ × 50 to 6 × 54.
- Maker
- PDR
- Wrapper
- Ecuadorian Rosado
- Binder
- Dominican (2 binders)
- Filler
- Dominican Ligero and Dominican Viso
- Country
- Dominican Republic
- Factory
- Las Lomas
- Strength
- medium-full
- Sizes
- 5 · 4½ × 50 to 6 × 54
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually bringsPDR El Trovador Rosado uses an Ecuadorian Rosado wrapper. Rosado wrappers tend toward a reddish sweetness with spice and cedar. 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 50 minutes to 1 h 15 min for a 5-inch size.
- When: Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
- Pair with: a red wine, rye whiskey, or 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 El Trovador Rosado questions
What does PDR El Trovador Rosado taste like?
PDR El Trovador Rosado uses an Ecuadorian Rosado wrapper. Rosado wrappers tend toward a reddish sweetness with spice and cedar. 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 Trovador Rosado?
PDR El Trovador Rosado is listed as medium-full strength. Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
Is PDR El Trovador Rosado 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 El Trovador Rosado made?
PDR El Trovador Rosado is made in Dominican Republic at Las Lomas, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does PDR El Trovador Rosado use?
PDR El Trovador Rosado uses an Ecuadorian Rosado wrapper over a Dominican (2 binders) binder, with Dominican Ligero and Dominican Viso filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does PDR El Trovador Rosado come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 5 sizes: Corona (5 × 44), Corona Gorda (6 × 46), Petit Belicoso (4½ × 50), Robusto (5 × 52) and Gran Toro (6 × 54). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke PDR El Trovador Rosado?
For a 5-inch size, plan on about 50 minutes to 1 h 15 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 Trovador Rosado?
With a rosado wrapper, common pairings are a red wine, rye whiskey, or 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 Trovador Rosado?
Cigars with a similar build include Casa Fuente, Arturo Fuente Rosado Sungrown Magnum R and Davidoff Nicaragua. They share rosado wrapper, medium-full strength, made in Dominican Republic. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.