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Flores y Rodriguez 18th Anniversary
PDR Flores y Rodriguez 18th Anniversary is a full strength cigar made in Dominican Republic at Las Lomas. It pairs Ecuador Sumatra Maduro wrapper; Olor Dominican Republic binder; Dominican Piloto Cubano and Nicaraguan Jalapa filler. The catalog lists 5 sizes, from 5 × 42 to 6½ × 52.
- Maker
- PDR
- Wrapper
- Ecuador Sumatra Maduro
- Binder
- Olor Dominican Republic
- Filler
- Dominican Piloto Cubano and Nicaraguan Jalapa
- Country
- Dominican Republic
- Factory
- Las Lomas
- Strength
- full
- Sizes
- 5 · 5 × 42 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 Flores y Rodriguez 18th Anniversary uses an Ecuador Sumatra Maduro wrapper. Sumatra wrappers tend toward earth, cinnamon and a mild sweetness. 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 5.125-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: cognac, a brown ale, 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 Flores y Rodriguez 18th Anniversary questions
What does PDR Flores y Rodriguez 18th Anniversary taste like?
PDR Flores y Rodriguez 18th Anniversary uses an Ecuador Sumatra Maduro wrapper. Sumatra wrappers tend toward earth, cinnamon and a mild sweetness. 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 Flores y Rodriguez 18th Anniversary?
PDR Flores y Rodriguez 18th Anniversary 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 Flores y Rodriguez 18th Anniversary 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 Flores y Rodriguez 18th Anniversary made?
PDR Flores y Rodriguez 18th Anniversary is made in Dominican Republic at Las Lomas, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does PDR Flores y Rodriguez 18th Anniversary use?
PDR Flores y Rodriguez 18th Anniversary uses an Ecuador Sumatra Maduro wrapper over an Olor Dominican Republic binder, with Dominican Piloto Cubano and Nicaraguan Jalapa filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does PDR Flores y Rodriguez 18th Anniversary come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 5 sizes: Millefleurs Corona (5 × 42), Robusto (5 × 52), Figurado (6½ × 52), Grand Toro (6 × 54) and Wide Churchill (5⅛ × 58). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke PDR Flores y Rodriguez 18th Anniversary?
For a 5.125-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 Flores y Rodriguez 18th Anniversary?
With a Sumatra wrapper, common pairings are cognac, a brown ale, 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 Flores y Rodriguez 18th Anniversary?
Cigars with a similar build include Ashton VSG (Virgin Sun Grown), Crowned Heads Headley Grange and La Flor Dominicana Double Ligero. They share Sumatra wrapper, full strength, made in Dominican Republic. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.