The PDR 1878 Capa Natural Torpedo comes packed in boxes of 20 torpedo-shaped stogies, priced at $121.77. Clocking in at 6½" with a 52 ring gauge, this Dominican puro wears an Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade wrapper over Criollo 98 tobaccos. Perfect for afternoon sessions, it's what I'd call a "lazy Sunday cigar" - uncomplicated but satisfying.
The cold draw delivers sweet hay notes with a dash of crushed almonds. Lighting reveals:
Initial puffs carry bakery aromas - think warm biscuit dough with honey glaze. Smoke production stays moderate, never overwhelming. The retrohale shows white pepper without sting.
At the halfway mark, roasted coffee beans emerge alongside damp cedar. Combustion stays razor-straight without touch-ups. Watch for occasional sweetness spikes reminiscent of cane sugar.
The last inch introduces mineral notes over toasted cashews. While nicotine kick remains mild, some tasters report slight tongue tingle. Cut smoking at 1½" nub to avoid bitterness.
The triple cap peels cleanly with a guillotine cutter. Our test samples showed slight vein texture under the golden wrapper, typical for Connecticut Shade leaves. While not a humidor beauty queen, these torpedoes maintain solid structural integrity.
