This box-pressed Dominican beauty from PDR Cigars packs serious Maduro muscle in its 6"x54 frame. Loaded with aged Nicaraguan and Dominican fillers under that signature San Andrés wrapper, it's a flavor bomb waiting to happen. We're talking box-of-10 pricing at $136.58 - solid value for a cigar that'll keep your humidor stocked with complex smokes.
The cold draw hits with raisin sweetness before flames reveal coffee grounds and charred oak. Thick smoke carries hints of molasses - surprisingly smooth for Maduro standards. Watch that burn line though, ours needed one touch-up in breezy conditions.
At the 1" mark, cinnamon spice wakes up alongside baking chocolate notes. Retrohales get peppery around the 30-minute mark. The ash holds strong here, with grey concentric circles showing quality construction.
Entering the last third, leather and earth dominate while sweetness fades. Some tar buildup starts affecting draw around the nub. Ended at 1.5" remaining - classic Maduro strength creep.
This Flores release nails Maduro fundamentals - earthy depth with enough sweetness to balance. While not as complex as Padrón's top blends, it outpunches most box-pressed options in this price tier. Best paired with black coffee or añejo tequila to cut through the richness.
