Celebrating a decade of PDR Cigars, this Figurado (6½"×52) packs 7-year-aged Dominican filler with Nicaraguan Viso in an Ecuadorian Habano wrapper. At $259.20/box of 24, it's the brand's liquid velvet - CA's 95-pointer that punches above its price tag. The torpedo-shaped stogie arrives oilier than a mechanic's rag, demanding your humidor's prime real estate.
Pre-light sniff reveals damp earth and molasses. Initial puffs blast black pepper that'll clear sinuses better than wasabi. The compact smoke output carries roasted almonds and bitter cocoa - like chewing 85% dark chocolate. Burn line stays surgical through first inch.
At 30-minute mark, transitions to Nicaraguan coffee terroir - think León valley volcanic soil. Cedar planks emerge beneath the smoke, accompanied by cinnamon sprinkle. Watch for tar buildup near band; purge when ash hits 2 inches.
Last third amps up nicotine like Cuban Partagas. Leather and charred meat notes dominate, though retrohale unveils surprise honeycomb sweetness. Expect 90-minute ride - pair with Zacapa 23 rum to balance intensity.
