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PDR 1878 French Roast
PDR 1878 French Roast is a mild strength cigar made in Dominican Republic at Las Lomas. It pairs Ecuador wrapper; Dominican Criollo 98 binder; Dominican Criollo 98 and Corojo filler. The catalog lists 3 sizes, from 5 × 44 to 6 × 52.
- Maker
- PDR
- Wrapper
- Ecuador
- Binder
- Dominican Criollo 98
- Filler
- Dominican Criollo 98 and Corojo
- Country
- Dominican Republic
- Factory
- Las Lomas
- Strength
- mild
- Sizes
- 3 · 5 × 44 to 6 × 52
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually bringsCigarMind has no sourced tasting notes for PDR 1878 French Roast yet.
How to smoke it
rules of thumb- Time: plan on about 50 minutes to 1 h 15 min for a 5-inch size.
- When: A mild cigar suits a morning coffee, a first cigar, or anyone still finding their range.
- 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
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matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factoryPDR 1878 French Roast questions
How strong is PDR 1878 French Roast?
PDR 1878 French Roast is listed as mild strength. A mild cigar suits a morning coffee, a first cigar, or anyone still finding their range.
Is PDR 1878 French Roast 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 1878 French Roast made?
PDR 1878 French Roast is made in Dominican Republic at Las Lomas, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does PDR 1878 French Roast use?
PDR 1878 French Roast uses an Ecuador wrapper over a Dominican Criollo 98 binder, with Dominican Criollo 98 and Corojo filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does PDR 1878 French Roast come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 3 sizes: Corona (5 × 44), Robusto (5 × 52) and Toro (6 × 52). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke PDR 1878 French Roast?
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.