PDR El Criollito was first introduced in Europe before finally making it’s way to the US.
For starters, Criollo tobacco plays a pivotal role in this blend being featured in the wrapper and in the filler. Add this to the dark Mexican binder along with vintage Dominican filler and you know this has to be good. The result is medium body, medium strength, excellent draw and a bevy of flavors. Think Natural Tobacco, Fruit, Earth, Cedar and bits of Pepper for starters.
Cigar smokers are definitely united. In Europe they love this cigar. Here in the States, the sentiment is the same. Stogie Press especially enjoyed the cinnamon notes along with the nuances of dark chocolate and almond. They rate this PDR a respectable 91. Cigar Coop exclaims, “It delivers a very classic flavor profile that can appeal to a wide range of cigar enthusiasts.” Halfwheel thinks this is a very good choice to track down and try.
BEWARE. These cigars sell quickly. Get some when we have them!
Wrapper: Ecuador Criollo 98
Binder: Mexican San Andres
Filler: Dominican Republic, Nicaragua Criollo 98
Blender: Abe Florez
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La Flor Dominicana Reserva Especial is another one of this iconic company’s highly desirable editions. With attention to detail, this special Reserva blend consists of an Ecuadorian grown Connecticut seed wrapper that surrounds Dominican Piloto Cubano long filler and a rich-tasting Nicaraguan binder.
This highly rated, smooth smoking medium bodied blend has become a favorite of this brand’s fans and a go-to choice for newcomers. With the Cigar Authority @92 and Cigar Aficionado @91, it’s safe to say Reserva Especial is another winner.
Country of Origin: Dominican Republic
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut
Binder: Nicaragua
Filler: Dominican Piloto Cubano
Factory: Tabacalera La Flor S.A.
Blender: Litto Gomez
Caldwell Long Live the King Mad Mofo is another one of this amazing company’s greatest achievements. This complexly blended medium to full bodied masterpiece is a smooth smoking flavor bomb from start to finish. For the maduro version of his Long Live the King line Robert Caldwell of Caldwell Cigar Co. turned to a Mexican San Andrés wrapper, placing it on top an Indonesian binder and a filler made up of Corojo 98, Habano and Pennsylvania double ligero. The results are rich and robust with each puff producing tons of flavorful aromatic smoke and natural tobacco taste that must be tried!
The Long Live The King Mad Mofo is a limited release with just about 75,000 cigars being produced.
Country of Origin: Dominican Republic
Factory: Tabacalera William Ventura
Wrapper: Mexico (San Andrés Maduro)
Binder: Indonesia
Filler: Dominican Republic, Nicaragua and U.S.A. (Pennsylvania)
Bolivar Cofradia is simply one of the best cigars you can buy for the price.
Cofradia contains vintage Nicaraguan and Honduran leaves within it’s filler. Add in a grade A dark Connecticut Broadleaf binder and you know it’s going to be good. Encase everything in an Ecuadorian Sumatran wrapper and the formula is complete! The results are no surprise.
Stogie Guys just say…..”If you’re looking for a bold smoke with heavy earth flavors, give the Bolivar Cofradia a try, especially considering its friendly price.” Leaf Enthusiast scores this Bolivar at 9/10. Their take is worth noting too. “It was very good from end to end…and the price is great. It fits the bill for a medium-to-full bodied cigar with a good amount of complexity for a bargain price tag.”
Cigar Advisor think Cofradia is a winner as well. “Bolivar Cofradia is a solid, well-made, medium strength cigar that offers a satisfying mix of core flavors at a fairer-than-fair price.” Enough said!
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Sumatran
Binder:Connecticut Broadleaf
Filler:Nicaraguan + Honduran
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Casa Turrent 1942 Maduro celebrates the year of birth of Alejandro Turrent’s father.
The 1942 Maduro uses a Mexican San Andrés negro Colorado wrapper grown exclusively by the company for this cigar. Completing the blend is a San Andrés criollo binder leaf along with fillers of San Andres Criollo, San Andrés Negro and specially selected Nicaraguan tobacco.
Turrent calls it a medium to full strength cigar that is spicy without being aggressive, offering more complexity that the Serie 1901 line. Developing Palates says the 1942 is one of those good cigars where it manages to deliver layers of rich flavor from the start all the way to the nub.
BEWARE….these great smokes sell out quickly.
Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Negro Colorado
Binder: Mexican San Andrés Criollo
Filler: Mexican San Andrés Criollo and Negro and Nicaragua
Factory: Nueva Matacapan de Tabacos
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