PDR
Jose Rey Sumatra
PDR Jose Rey Sumatra is a mild strength cigar made in Dominican Republic at Las Lomas. It pairs Sumatra Indonesia wrapper; Dominican binder; Dominican filler. The catalog lists 3 sizes, from 5 × 50 to 7 × 50.
- Maker
- PDR
- Wrapper
- Sumatra Indonesia
- Binder
- Dominican
- Filler
- Dominican
- Country
- Dominican Republic
- Factory
- Las Lomas
- Strength
- mild
- Sizes
- 3 · 5 × 50 to 7 × 50
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually bringsPDR Jose Rey Sumatra uses a Sumatra Indonesia 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 1 hour to 1 h 30 min for a 6-inch size.
- When: A mild cigar suits a morning coffee, a first cigar, or anyone still finding their range.
- 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
3 in the catalogWhat to try next
matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factoryPDR Jose Rey Sumatra questions
What does PDR Jose Rey Sumatra taste like?
PDR Jose Rey Sumatra uses a Sumatra Indonesia 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 Jose Rey Sumatra?
PDR Jose Rey Sumatra is listed as mild strength. A mild cigar suits a morning coffee, a first cigar, or anyone still finding their range.
Is PDR Jose Rey Sumatra good for beginners?
Yes. It is listed as mild to mild-medium, which is where most smokers start. Smoke it slowly, a puff a minute or so, and do not inhale.
Where is PDR Jose Rey Sumatra made?
PDR Jose Rey Sumatra is made in Dominican Republic at Las Lomas, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does PDR Jose Rey Sumatra use?
PDR Jose Rey Sumatra uses a Sumatra Indonesia wrapper over a Dominican binder, with Dominican filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does PDR Jose Rey Sumatra come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 3 sizes: Corona (6 × 44), Robusto (5 × 50) and Churchill (7 × 50). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke PDR Jose Rey Sumatra?
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 Jose Rey Sumatra?
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 Jose Rey Sumatra?
Cigars with a similar build include Blackbird Finch, Tatiana Cigarillo Cherry and Graycliff Original. They share Sumatra wrapper, mild strength, made in Dominican Republic. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.