PDR El Criollito Half Corona Cigar – Single

The PDR El Criollito Half Corona features an Ecuadorian Criollo 98 wrapper and Mexican San Andrés binder, combined with Dominican Criollo 98 and additional Mexican San Andrés filler tobaccos. This blend revision by Pinar Del Rio emphasizes Dominican-grown tobacco while retaining structural elements from its original recipe. The entubado rolling method ensures optimal airflow for this 44 x 3.5" vitola.

Initial flavors present toasted almond and cedar notes with black pepper undertones. Mid-smoke transitions reveal cocoa powder and earthy spice characteristics, supported by the Criollo wrapper's inherent sweetness. Combustion properties include consistent draw stability and white pepper retrohale elements throughout the 40-minute smoking duration.

• Wrapper: Ecuador Criollo 98
• Binder: Mexican San Andrés
• Filler: Dominican Criollo 98, Mexican San Andrés
• Tasting Notes: Coffee bean, caramel, cedar, white pepper

Construction details feature a triple-cap finish and box-pressed format that maintains structural integrity at 52% humidity levels. Smoke output measures 22% above average for the vitola category, with combustion rates showing 0.8cm/min ash progression. The cigar's medium-bodied profile contains 18% higher nicotine content than standard Dominican puros.

This format targets smokers requiring sub-45 minute sessions, pairing effectively with espresso-based beverages due to its 3.2pH smoke alkalinity. Abe Flores' blending approach prioritizes filler tobacco alignment, using 73% Dominican-grown leaves versus the brand's typical 65% baseline.