Let's talk about this compact powerhouse - the PDR A Flores 1975 Gran Reserva Corojo 2006 Half Corona. At 3.5" x 46 ring gauge, this Dominican puro comes in boxes of 50 sticks priced around $198. Named after PDR's founder Abe Flores' birth year, it's like smoking a tribute to master blending in pocket-sized format.
Right off the punch cut, expect black pepper sparks dancing with cinnamon stick warmth. The initial draws carry toasted almond notes over a base of molasses sweetness - like chewing on spiced holiday nuts.
As the burn line passes halfway, the smoke thickens into leather-bound book territory. Cedar planks and espresso grounds emerge, with occasional honey-glazed fruit flashes that prevent the profile from going full lumberjack.
The last inch brings unsweetened cocoa powder and mineral undertones. Some testers report a pleasant bitter-dark-chocolate finish, though nicotine buildup might have you nubbing it sooner than the 30-minute average smoke time.
The magic starts with Ecuadorian-grown Corojo '06 wrapper leaves - those volcanic soil nutrients really shine through. Dominican Olor binder keeps things tight, while the filler mix combines Nicaraguan Jalapa's earthy depth with Dominican Piloto's honeyed sweetness. Rolled in PDR's Tamboril factory, it's a true multinational collaboration.
