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PDR 1878 Roast Cafe Natural Roast
PDR 1878 Roast Cafe Natural Roast is a mild strength cigar made in Dominican Republic at Las Lomas. It pairs Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade wrapper; Dominican Criollo 98 binder; Dominican Criollo 98 filler. The catalog lists 3 sizes, from 5 × 52 to 6 × 52.
- Maker
- PDR
- Wrapper
- Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade
- Binder
- Dominican Criollo 98
- Filler
- Dominican Criollo 98
- Country
- Dominican Republic
- Factory
- Las Lomas
- Strength
- mild
- Sizes
- 3 · 5 × 52 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 bringsPDR 1878 Roast Cafe Natural Roast uses an Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade wrapper. Connecticut shade wrappers tend toward cream, cedar, nuts and a light, smooth 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 55 minutes to 1 h 20 min for a 5.25-inch size.
- When: A mild cigar suits a morning coffee, a first cigar, or anyone still finding their range.
- Pair with: coffee with cream, a light beer, or a sparkling wine.
- 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 Roast Cafe Natural Roast questions
What does PDR 1878 Roast Cafe Natural Roast taste like?
PDR 1878 Roast Cafe Natural Roast uses an Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade wrapper. Connecticut shade wrappers tend toward cream, cedar, nuts and a light, smooth 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 1878 Roast Cafe Natural Roast?
PDR 1878 Roast Cafe Natural 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 Roast Cafe Natural 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 Roast Cafe Natural Roast made?
PDR 1878 Roast Cafe Natural Roast is made in Dominican Republic at Las Lomas, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does PDR 1878 Roast Cafe Natural Roast use?
PDR 1878 Roast Cafe Natural Roast uses an Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade wrapper over a Dominican Criollo 98 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 1878 Roast Cafe Natural Roast come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 3 sizes: Corona (5¼ × 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 Roast Cafe Natural Roast?
For a 5.25-inch size, plan on about 55 minutes to 1 h 20 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 1878 Roast Cafe Natural Roast?
With a Connecticut shade wrapper, common pairings are coffee with cream, a light beer, or a sparkling wine. 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 1878 Roast Cafe Natural Roast?
Cigars with a similar build include Davidoff Grand Cru, Macanudo Cafe and The Griffin's Classic. They share Connecticut shade wrapper, mild strength, made in Dominican Republic. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.