PDR El Criollito Short Gordo Cigar – Box of 24

The PDR El Criollito Short Gordo features an Ecuador Criollo 98 wrapper and Mexican San Andres binder, combined with Dominican Criollo 98 and Mexican San Andres filler tobaccos. Abe Flores designed this blend to emphasize Dominican tobacco, using entubado rolling for optimal combustion. The cigar delivers flavors of nuts, coffee bean, sweet cedar, and white pepper within a medium-bodied profile.

Construction and Smoking Performance

Selected for its oily texture, the Ecuadorian Criollo wrapper encases a Mexican San Andrés binder and Dominican-Nicaraguan filler blend. The thick 60+ ring gauge promotes a slow burn with dense smoke output. The PDR El Criollito Short Gordo maintains consistent draw quality, requiring minimal relights despite its compact 4.5" length.

Flavor Development

Initial draws reveal spice and toasted nut notes, transitioning to espresso and dark chocolate mid-session. The final third introduces dried fruit sweetness balanced by peppery undertones. Combustion temperatures remain stable due to the entubado-rolled filler, preventing harshness in the PDR El Criollito Short Gordo.

Pairing and Humidor Readiness

This cigar pairs effectively with full-bodied coffee or aged rum. The 24-count box packaging ensures proper humidity retention. With a 65-70% recommended humidity level, the PDR El Criollito Short Gordo achieves optimal combustion characteristics within 30-45 days of humidor acclimation.