The PDR A Flores 1975 Serie Privada Rosado SP54 delivers a box-pressed punch in its 6"x54 Toro format. Priced at $243/box of 24, this Dominican puro blends Nicaraguan and Dominican fillers under an Ecuadorian Habano wrapper. The 1975 in its name nods to master blender Abe Flores' birth year - though some smokers jokingly call it "the time capsule" for its aged tobacco character.
First Third: The cold draw tastes like pencil shavings and almond skins. Initial puffs bring cedar planks and Brazil nuts, with white pepper accumulating on the lips. Retrohale stings slightly - this isn't your grandfather's mild Dominican smoke.
Mid-Section: At the 1" burn mark, the Nicaraguan fillers flex muscle. Leathery tones emerge alongside bitter cacao nibs, while the Ecuadorian wrapper keeps sweetness in check. Watch for tight ash that holds 2" before dropping - a hallmark of PDR's Entubado rolling technique.
Final Stretch: The last third goes full barista mode - espresso grounds and burnt caramel dominate. Some report mineral notes resembling wet slate. Strength creeps up to 4/5 nicotine level, though never harsh. Plan 75 minutes minimum for this heavyweight session.
Rolled in Tamboril using Dominican soil and Cuban techniques. The recipe: Ecuadorian Habano wrapper (2-year aged), Nicaraguan Habano binder from Jalapa, Dominican Piloto Cubano fillers. The "Rosado" refers to reddish wrapper leaves sun-grown under cheesecloth - not the rosado wine some newbies mistakenly pair it with.
