Meet the box-pressed beast from Dominican Republic - the PDR A. Flores 1975 Serie Privada Rosado SP58. This 7"x58 Churchill sports an oily Ecuadorian Habano wrapper hugging Nicaraguan binder and Dominican/Nicaraguan filler. At $11.47 per stick (24-count box), it delivers Cuban-style construction rarely seen outside Havana. The box press isn't just for show - those sharp edges actually improve airflow for this medium-full smoke.
The cold draw brings cedar shavings and cashew butter. Upon ignition, roasted coffee beans dominate with baking spices (cinnamon/nutmeg) in retrohale. Smoke output stays moderate - don't expect La Flor Dominicana-level clouds. Ash holds tight for 1.5" despite the 58 ring gauge.
Leather and dark chocolate emerge as core flavors. Nicaraguan tobacco's signature black pepper appears but stays restrained. Watch the burn line - some users report slight canoeing here. Pair with espresso to amplify the cocoa notes.
Mineral undertones surface alongside stewed plum sweetness. Strength builds noticeably - nicotine-sensitive smokers might want to stop at 2/3 mark. Those who power through get rewarded with lingering hickory smoke aftertaste.
Rolled in Tamboril using Cuban "entubado" technique for optimal draw. The Habano Rosado wrapper undergoes 18-month fermentation, explaining its reddish hue. What sets it apart? Dominican filler usually plays supporting role, but here it shares spotlight with Nicaraguan leaves through precise blending.
