PDR Gran Reserva Sungrown is one of seven within this very popular series.
This version uses a Dominican binder, a bevy of Nicaraguan Habano filler leaves, and is topped in an Ecuador Habano Sungrown wrapper. The result is a smooth mild to medium bodied smoke with rich and creamy flavors. Think natural tobacco, citrus, cafe latte and toffee for starters. The results don’t surprise us.
The Cigar Inspector claims this cigar is great from start to nub. Everyone at Blind Man’s Puff loves this blend. Their rating is a very respectable 93. One of the great characteristic about this vitola is it’s a perfect smoke for anytime of the day. Mornings with coffee. Lunch with wine. Dinner with whiskey. You pick it and this cigar won’t disappoint.
Wrapper: Habano Sun Grown Ecuador
Binder: Olor Dominican Republic
Filler: Corojo Dominican Republic & Habano Nicaragua
Blender: Abe Florez
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PDR Gran Reserva Corojo is one of seven within this very popular series.
This Gran Reserva uses a very rare Corojo 2006 Dominican wrapper encasing a mix of Dominican Corojo and Nicaraguan Habano tobaccos. The result is a medium to slightly full body smoking experience via a perfect draw. The critics agree!
Cigar Lovers Magazine heartily recommend this cigar with a 90 rating. Cigar Coop scores this Corojo a respectable 91. Their take…..”The flavor notes such as cinnamon and exotic spice were flavors that surprised me coming from a PDR cigar. If you like a cigar that delivers a lot of cedar and a variety of spices, this is going to be the cigar for you. This is a cigar I would recommend to either the experienced or novice cigar enthusiast.” Stogie Press thinks this PDR is an outstanding smoke. Noted reviewer KATMAN claims the flavor profile is amazing. Think creaminess, spice, sweetness, cocoa, vanilla, honey and cedar for starters.
It’s safe to say this is another winner from Abe Flores.
Wrapper: Corojo 2006 Dominican Republic
Binder: Olor Dominican Republic
Filler: Corojo Dominican Republic & Habano Nicaragua
Blender: Abe Florez
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PDR A Flores Privada BP Maduro is formally known as the A. Flores 1975 Serie Privada Maduro.
The construction on the cigar is superb. The flavor is even better, balanced and very tasty, with pleasant hints of vanilla, coffee bean and cocoa. This medium to full bodied jewel with a sharp box pressing and superb balance is a great any time of day smoke. Hands Down!
Abe Flores’ own tasting notes are perfect: “These Maduro cigars offer notes of coffee, wood, and a slight blackberry note. A smooth experience perfect for an afternoon smoke. ”
Noted reviewer KATMAN agrees by simply saying this is a delicious cigar that is a must try. Cigar Coop agrees. They think the excellent draw yielding an array of flavor is worth a try. Think Coffee, Fruit, Earth, Cedar and Pepper for starters. Halfwheel chimes in stating it delivers full flavor and body and has an enjoyable flavor. But without a doubt, Blind Man’s Puff score of 91 sums things up reenforcing that this PDR is a winner!
Country of Origin: Dominican Republic
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Maduro
Binder: Nicaraguan Habano
Filler: Nicaraguan Habano & Dominican Corojo
Country of Origin: Dominican Republic (PDR Cigars)
Blender: Abe Florez
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PDR A Flores Privada BP Habano is formally known as the A. Flores 1975 Serie Privada Habano.
This PDR creation utilizes the same vintage filler/binder as it’s Maduro sister. The big difference here is the wrapper. Encasing the selected inner leaves is an exquisite Ecuadorian grown Habano. The results are better than anyone would expect.
Cigar Aficionado bestows the awesome score of 93 on this PDR creation. Naming it a top 10 of the year makes its greatness official. Blind Man’s Puff scores it an even higher 94. Their words speak volumes. “This cigar has an impeccable draw accompanying wonderful woody, cedary, creamy tasting notes with a med/full body to back it up.”
With that in mind, this jewel is a must try.
Country of Origin: Dominican Republic
Wrapper: Ecuadorian grown Habano
Binder: Nicaraguan Habano
Filler: Nicaraguan Habano & Dominican Corojo
Country of Origin: Dominican Republic (PDR Cigars)
Blender: Abe Florez
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PDR 1878 Natural is officially known as the PDR 1878 Recordando a Santiago Edición Capa Natural.
This PDR is the culmination of select Viso, Seco and Ligero tobaccos. The result is a mild to medium-body cigar of exceptional quality. The wrapper is a very silky Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade contributing to its mild flavor and slightly sweet character. The result is balance and smoothness from start to finish. Flavor notes? Think herbal, hardwood, cinnamon raisin toast, vanilla, oak and citrus for starters. There’s also a welcome bit of tasty spice that in no way is overcoming to the overall blend.
Without doubt this cigar is another winner for PDR and Abe Flores by becoming an any time of the day smoke.
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade
Binder: Dominican Criollo 98
Filler: Dominican Criollo 98 Seco and Ligero
Country of Origin: Dominican Republic (PDR Cigars)
Blender: Abe Florez
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PDR 1878 Maduro is officially known as the PDR 1878 Recordando a Santiago Edición Capa Madura.
This edition utilizes the same internal blend as it’s Natural counterpart, the big difference here is the wrapper. The dark and oily San Andres Grade A Maduro leaf encasing the filler/binder is a joy to behold. The result is another smooth smoking any time of the day cigar with a bit more character. It’s also got some nice flavor notes. Think dark chocolate, spice, earth, leather, and vanilla for starters.
Cigar Aficionado pleasantly claims this cigar is a primarily sweet and woody smoke with a toffee note and toasty finish. The Stick Stickler… “Where cigars are put to the test.” Rates this PDR a very respectable 92. They think this smoke is just delicious with subtle sweetness and traditional flavors. Cigar Advisor feels the construction and draw are ideal, and the profile is steady and entertaining.
The old school Pig Tail Cap is a bonus all cigar smokers will appreciate.
Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Maduro
Binder: Dominican Criollo 98
Filler: Dominican Criollo 98 Seco and Ligero
Country of Origin: Dominican Republic (PDR Cigars)
Blender: Abe Florez
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PDR El Trovador A Flores Maduro is one of two excellent cigars in this line.
El Trovador Maduro contains the same complex blend as it’s Rosado counterpart. The big difference here is the wrapper. Adding a grade A dark and oily Mexican Maduro leaf to encase the filler/binder makes for a special smoke. Retaining it’s medium body, the maduro wrapper adds a sweetness to the overall taste. Think notes of chocolate and earth and spice for starters.
Cigar Century gives this dark knight a respectable 90 rating. Cigar Aficionado ups the score to 91 with a perfect description. “This box pressed cigar is cloaked in a dark, oily wrapper. Bold impressions of red pepper, leather and oak are balanced by sweeter notes of cherry and chocolate. The finish smacks of coffee bean. It draws evenly throughout.”
Without a doubt, this Abe Flores creation is another winner for PDR.
Wrapper: Mexico San Andres Maduro
Binder: (2) 1 Nicaragua / 1 Nicaragua Corojo
Filler: 2 Ligero Nicaragua, 1 ½ Viso Nicaragua
Country of Origin: Dominican Republic (PDR Cigars)
Blender: Abe Florez
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Pappy Van Winkle is probably one of Drew Estate’s most exclusive and elusive brands. This amazing cigar is a representation for the Van Winkle family who produces some of the most highly sought after bourbon and rye.
With attention to detail, these amazing cigars feature an ultra-complex combination of extensively aged fillers from Nicaragua and the Dominican Republic that are blanketed with a flawless Ecuadorian Habano Oscuro wrapper. Premiering in 2017 at IPCPR, the cigar has a delicate blend that balances strength, spice flavors, and aroma.
As most people know, they’re very rare and are in and out of stock quickly. Stay tuned to The Cigar Thief for availability. And when they’re in, get them! Any size is always a top pick for these.
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Country of Origin: Nicaragua
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Oscuro
Binder: Indonesia
Filler: Nicaraguan & Dominican Republic
Factory: La Gran Fabrica Drew Estate
Blender: Jonathan Drew, Willy Herrera
Leaf by Oscar Altar Q is described as one of this company’s best cigars.
With attention to detail, Altar Q uses an oily Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper, encasing a signature binder and filler from Copán, Honduras. It’s important to note that this vitola contains a lot of tobacco assuring a long burn.
Of all the accolades this cigar receives, the folks at Blind Man’s Puff say it best.”Rarely is ever do I have a cigar experience that is as epic as this was. The flavors and aromas were beyond extraordinary and they worked so well together . Citrus, salted nuts, slight sweetness, and a retro so smooth it should be criminal. I’d easily give this a 98. Multi box worthy. Trust me, you’re gonna enjoy this if you enjoy what time and great tobacco can do together. ”
Need we say more!
Country of Origin: Honduras
Wrapper: Ecuador Sumatra
Binder: Honduras
Filler: Honduras
Factory: Oscar Valladares Tobacco & Co.
Blender: Oscar Valladares
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When My Father recently launched this edition we all couldn’t wait to see how they would honor the great Fonseca name. Getting a 93 rating and being named a top 25 cigar of the year gave us our answer! The rich, brown, oily wrapper is only the beginning. Soon after lighting up, the ample draw envelopes your palate with smooth and dense natural tobacco taste and begins a journey of of complexity. Along the way flavor notes of spices, pepper, buttered toast and ginger will delight you down to the nub. The Petit Corona is a top pick!
If you’re a fan of this company’s great cigars, what are you waiting for?
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Shade Grown Corojo ’99 Rosado
Binder: Nicaragua
Filler: Nicaragua
Factory: My Father Cigars S.A. (Nicaragua)
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To begin with, the boxed pressed El Centurion H-2K-CT is a joy to behold. Created as a spinoff of the original Centurion line, this blend was years in the making. When this cigar launched in 2016 it garnered a 93 rating. Receiving a top 25 cigar of the year award was well deserved for sure. Without a doubt, this medium to full bodied smoke is known for its intense flavor and complex body.
Wrapper: USA Connecticut Hybrid H-2K-CT
Binder: Nicaraguan
Filler: Nicaraguan
Factory: My Father Cigars S.A. (Estelí, Nicaragua)
Montecristo Cincuenta is a super exclusive entry from this iconic company.
With attention to detail, the Cincuenta celebrates the 50th anniversary of Tabacalera de García, the factory where most of Altadis’s brands are rolled. What must be remembered is this is largest premium cigar factory in the world.
Without doubt, the result is a cigar that’s a connoisseur’s dream come true. Those lucky enough to puff on this magnificent smoke will be enjoy a realm of intensified flavor with tones of creaminess and complexity that intermingle into an impressive medley of medium-strength bliss. To put it another way, the Montecristo Cincuenta Toro is delightfully rich, creamy and enjoyable – perfect for any special occasion!
Country of Origin: Dominican Republic
Factory: Tabacalera de García
Wrapper: Ecuador Sumatra
Binder: Dominican Republic
Filler: Dominican Republic, Nicaragua
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Macanudo Inspirado Green is another of the company’s hugely successful boutique entries.
With attention to detail, Green is the latest full-time addition to the Inspirado family. This complexly blended smoke packs exotic Brazilian and Colombian flavors in a provocative cigar too good to pass up. Smoking Inspirado Green yields a unique experience uncommon in premium cigars. It all starts with amazing flavors in the rare Brazilian Arapiraca wrapper. This tobacco delivers an exceptionally smooth and velvety essence. Combine this with Colombian Carmen Cubito and Dominican Piloto Cubano filler tobaccos and the result is loaded with flavors of earthy sweetness and black pepper.
With this in mind, Cigar Aficionado rates this 2021 release a very respectable 91. Their description is spot on. ” Though solid to the touch, this dark toro burns and draws evenly, showing a thick, spicy smoke that loads the palate with sweeter notes of maple syrup, hickory and molasses atop an underlying earthy core of coffee bean. The zingy finish is bright with cedar.”
To put it another way, Green is another winner for Macanudo and cigar lovers everywhere!
Country of Origin: Dominican Republic
Factory: General Cigar Dominicana
Wrapper: Brazil (Arapiraca)
Binder: Indonesia
Filler: Colombia & Dominican Republic
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Leaf by Oscar Wild Hunter is yet another highly rated cigar from this iconic company.
With attention to detail, the Wild Hunter is a Honduran puro is personally blended by Oscar himself. It’s also important to note that all the tobacco used in these vitolas is from his personal farm. This medium to full flavor blend possesses one of two vintage wrappers: Natural or an Oscuro Maduro. Both versions produce a smooth smoking very flavorful smoking experience that will please any palate. Think coffee, cocoa, cedar wood and natural tobacco taste for starters.
The highly critical folks at Halfwheel say the Natural is a very enjoyable cigar and give it a respectable score of 91. Noted reviewer KATMAN rates the Oscuro at 92. What more do you need to know!
Country of Origin: Honduras
Wrapper: Honduran Oscuro [Maduro] or Natural
Binder: Honduras
Filler: Honduras
Factory: Oscar Valladares Tobacco & Co. /Blender: Oscar Valladares
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Leaf by Oscar Big Johnny is the biggest cigar Oscar makes to say the very least!
With attention to detail, the sweet Nicaraguan wrapper encases a binder and filler made of premium tobaccos from Honduras for a well-balanced smoking experience. It’s important to note the binder and filler leaves are the same contained in the highly rated Leaf by Oscar Maduro blend. At 8 inches in length with a stout 66 ring size , the Big Johnny is a medium-strength giant you will want to take your time with.
Leaf by Oscar Big Johnny is available in 16 count boxes and 5 packs just in case you’d like to give them a try……….when we have them! But beware, these bad boys are hard to find at times. Stay in touch with us at The Cigar Thief and we’ll let you know when we have them.
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WRAPPER:Nicaraguan Maduro
BINDER:Honduras
FILLER:Honduras
Leaf by Oscar Bundle Lancero is another one of this great company’s much loved cigars.
This rarely produced 7×38 Lancero ring size yields a totally enjoyable, long and cool burning smoking experience no matter what blend you choose. With attention to detail, each masterfully crafted Lancero is a testament to expert cigar making. Your choices consist of Connecticut [mild to medium], Sumatran [medium], Corojo [medium] and Maduro [medium to full] when it comes to taste and flavor preferences. It’s important to note that each one continues to receive high ratings and accolades throughout the industry.
Each blend consists of vintage Honduran filler and binder leaves. The dark and oily Maduro coat hails from Nicaraguan while the Sumatra selection’s wrapper is Ecuadorian. Both the Connecticut and Corojo shrouds are top tier Honduran. It’s safe to say, any one you choose is a top pick!
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Leaf by Oscar Bundle Robusto is another one of this great company’s much loved cigars.
This popular 5×50 Robusto ring size yields a totally enjoyable smoking experience no matter what blend you choose. With attention to detail, each Robusto is a testament to expert cigar making. Your choices consist of Connecticut [mild to medium], Sumatran [medium], Corojo [medium] and Maduro [medium to full] when it comes to taste and flavor preferences. It’s important to note that each one continues to receive high ratings and accolades throughout the industry.
Each blend consists of vintage Honduran filler and binder leaves. The dark and oily Maduro coat hails from Nicaraguan while the Sumatra selection’s wrapper is Ecuadorian. Both the Connecticut and Corojo shrouds are top tier Honduran.
See all of Oscar’s cigars available at The Cigar Thief HERE
Serie R Natural consists of a proprietary blend of Dominican and Nicaraguan fillers. Binding this special tobacco is the vintage Nicaraguan binder. The big difference here is the Ecuadorian Habano wrapper.
Stogie Review enjoyed it and describe it well. “A medium to full bodied cigar with flavors of dark, rich coffee, licorice and a nice tobacco taste.” Cigar Aficionado gives it a thumbs up too with a respectable rating of 92. They say it best. “Rich in color with an oily wrapper and superbly crafted cap, this short robusto draws and burns evenly. Sweet woods and floral notes are balanced by spices, earth and hints of dried orange peel.”
Those of us that enjoy Serie R know it has balance and a slow smooth burn. The bonus is the unmistakable Cuban style smoking experience that can’t be beat.
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Sumatra
Binder: Nicaragua
Filler: Nicaragua, Dominican Republic
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La Flor Dominicana Air Bender Maduro is as equally loved as the original edition.
With attention to detail, the Air Bender Maduro contains the same vintage blend with one big exception. The dark and oily Brazilian Habano wrapper gives this version a slightly different body and taste. Cigar Aficionado rates it a respectable 90. Their description is short and to the point. “Strong, earthy and peppery, this cigar imparts a spicy smoke, but there are also notes of dark toast, espresso and dried fruit. The draw and burn remain even.”
No doubt this maduro’s overall body and complexity is still full with big bold flavors. While this cigar may have taken it’s time developing, it was worth the wait. That is to say, this Air Bender is another winner for Litto Gomez and his great company. If you like the original, you owe it to your palate to try these.
Country of Origin: Dominican Republic
Wrapper: Brazilian Habano Maduro
Binder: Dominican Republic
Filler: Dominican Republic and Nicaragua
Factory: Tabacalera La Flor S.A.
Blender: Litto Gomez
