Let's talk about the PDR 1878 Capa Madura Churchill - a 7-inch churchill sporting a 54 ring gauge that'll set you back about $131.67 for a box of 20. This Dominican puro wears a Mexican San Andres Maduro wrapper like a polished leather jacket, hiding Dominican Criollo 98 binder and filler tobaccos underneath. Perfect for when you want a solid 90-minute smoke without breaking the bank.
Cold draw serves up damp earth and molasses. Initial puffs blast black pepper that settles into espresso grounds and roasted almonds. The dark wrapper gives just enough sweetness to balance the charred wood notes. Smoke production? Think small campfire rather than freight train.
Leather and baking spices take over - think cinnamon-dusted jerky. Retrohale brings out a sneaky cocoa powder note. Watch that burn line though - mine needed two quick touchups here. Ash holds strong at about 1.5-inch drops.
Things get meaty with smoked brisket fat vibes. The nicotine kick sneaks up around the band point. Sweetness dials back, leaving mineral-heavy tobacco core. Stop before the last inch unless you enjoy kissing campfire embers.
Rolled in PDR's Dominican factory using their "Tres Capas" technique - triple layered binder/filler arrangement that actually works for consistent burns. The Criollo 98 tobacco comes from Santiago fields aged 3-5 years. San Andres wrapper gets fermented 18 months minimum.
