Let's talk about the PDR Premium Roast Cafe Toro Sampler Pack - three distinct coffee-infused experiences rolled into one box. This Dominican-made collection comes with Brazilian Maduro, Ecuadorian Sun Grown Claro, and Connecticut Shade wrapped cigars, all sharing that signature Criollo 98 tobacco core. At 5" x 52 ring gauge, these parejos offer about an hour of medium-strength smoking perfect for after lunch or with your morning brew.
The Brazilian Maduro kicks things off with espresso bitterness cutting through sweet cream, smoke output surprisingly light for the dark wrapper. Connecticut Shade entries show more bakery notes - think almond croissant with a cinnamon sprinkle. Draws stay effortless across all three blends.
Sun Grown Claro develops black pepper tingle under the tongue while maintaining core coffee flavors. Maduro wrapper starts oozing molasses-like viscosity. Watch for inconsistent burn lines on the Connecticut-wrapped stick - a quick touch-up fixes it.
Nicaraguan fillers push through in the last inches, adding leathery depth to the coffee profile. The Maduro gets slightly charred around the nub, but Sun Grown maintains balance. All three finish without harshness, though nicotine buildup creeps in at the 45-minute mark.
Abe Flores' Dominican workshop nails the construction - dense but not plugged, caps that peel clean. The triple-wrapper concept works better than most samplers, though Connecticut entries feel slightly underfilled compared to their Maduro siblings. Rest them for 60 days if you prefer slower burns.
Morning smokers transitioning from actual coffee to cigars will appreciate the flavor continuity. Not quite morning cigar territory like Macanudo Café, but steps above gas station coffee smokes. Skip if you hate flavored cigars, but approach if you normally avoid infused blends - the coffee integration feels natural rather than chemical.
