Pinar Del Río Habano Oscuro

Skywalker · 02-07-2009, 11:07 AM

This cigar was gifted to me by my good friend Kriss (NickyTeen)!!!

As advertised:
Pinar Del Río Oscuro is rolled for the dark wrapper enthusiast. Utilizing a maduro wrapper leaf, Oscuro is a strong cigar that is supremely clean, a rare feat that is seldom accomplished by cigar factories today. with a silky texture.

Wrapper: Habano Oscuro / Dom. Rep
Binder: Habano / Dom. Rep
Filler: Nicaraguan / Dom. Rep
Vitola: Toro

I had never tried these and I was thankful for the opportunity. Prelight draw was smooth. Upon toasting I received a nice floral smell.

Sometimes the term Oscuro frightens me because I think of a cigar that is strong. The flavor of this cigar was buttered toast and roasted nuts!!! Very enjoyable. At the 1/4 mark it stared having some burn issues and as you can see it started to curl. It eventually straightened out.

The smoke coming from the cigar was blue and very fragrant! A lot of smoke was pouring from both ends of this cigar. At the half way mark the flavors became more intense and I started to believe this cigar could easily be equal to the 601 Oscuro.

I went into this with no expectations and received one of the best surprises... This is a fine cigar!!! Past the half way point and I skirted the band up a little. I really enjoy this cigar! Sunny day and a great cup of coffee to help bring out those nice coffee notes!!! Yum!!!

At this point I was expecting the flavor to become bitter or for the flavor to become unbalanced but to my pleasant surprise the flavor stayed consistent and enjoyable with no bitterness.

This cigar is now on my list of what to buy!!! I enjoyed every minute of this experience!!! The flavor is just what I look for in a cigar - Buttery, nutty, and coffee!!!

Total smoke time took 1 hour and 40 minutes.

Construction/Appearance: 9 out of 10
Flavor Balance: 9 out of 10
Strength: Medium (I had a little tingle afterwards but in a good way)
Over all experience: 9 out of 10
Value: This was gifted but I expect to pay $6.00 to $8.00 per stick

Would I smoke it again? Oh yeah!!!

Thank you Kriss!!!

Scottw · 02-07-2009, 11:15 AM

review. Looks like you had a nice burn on that one the whole way through.

Studebaker · 02-07-2009, 11:36 AM

Great review! I had one of these a few months ago and loved it. Now I need another....

md4958 · 02-07-2009, 11:49 AM

Nice review Darrell

BlackIrish · 02-07-2009, 12:21 PM

Great review, Darrell! Keep 'em coming.

NickyTeen · 02-07-2009, 03:46 PM

Great review Darrell! Excellent description of this fine cigar. Very happy that you liked it. Picked these up at Atlantic for $27.50/ 5 pk

longknocker · 12-05-2009, 06:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NickyTeen

Great review Darrell! Excellent description of this fine cigar. Very happy that you liked it. Picked these up at Atlantic for $27.50/ 5 pk

Sounds Delicious!

How Much Rest Do They Need?

Adriftpanda · 12-05-2009, 08:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by longknocker

Sounds Delicious!

How Much Rest Do They Need?

None imo. Although I am not a fan anymore, they are smoking fine.

Skywalker · 01-22-2011, 10:53 AM

Just pulled the trigger on these! Thanks to Tim (14holestogie)!!!

Super deal right now!!! Don't pass these up!!!

http://www.cigarsinternational.com/catDisp.asp?cat=204

karmaz00 · 02-07-2009, 05:47 PM

nice review thanks for sharing

02-07-2009, 06:26 PM

thanks for the review Darrell

looks tasty

02-07-2009, 08:02 PM

Nice review Darrell, loved the pictures!

Rockestone · 02-07-2009, 08:23 PM

Great Review. Nice Pics!! Thanks for posting.

02-09-2009, 07:31 PM

Nice review Darrell, im glad you enjoyed my PDR Oscuro... another PDR Man is born..

Skywalker · 02-10-2009, 08:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rahbass

Nice review Darrell, im glad you enjoyed my PDR Oscuro... another PDR Man is born..

Thank you for a fine cigar!!!!

02-10-2009, 12:43 PM

It all good my friend..

MarkinAZ · 02-10-2009, 07:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Skywalker

This cigar was gifted to me by my good friend Kriss (NickyTeen)!!!

Thanks for a great review and photographs Darrell. Thats a very nice looking dark brown wrapper on the PDRH. Looks to be nice and oily, and I can feel it on my finger tips already

Quote:

Originally Posted by rahbass

Nice review Darrell, im glad you enjoyed my PDR Oscuro... another PDR Man is born..

Question: The wrapper used on the Oscuro, thin, medium, or thick wrapper?

groogs · 02-10-2009, 07:48 PM

Nice review Darrell, I am going to have to try one of these.

MedicCook · 02-09-2009, 07:37 PM

Thanks for the review Darrell. Looks like a good cigar.

acarr · 02-09-2009, 08:28 PM

Great, thanks for the review. I have been meaning to try one of these just because their construction looks great and they also look pretty tasty.

02-07-2009, 11:07 AM	#1
Skywalker BABOTL Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dice Location: Galaxy Far Far Away Posts: 10,168 Trading: (18)	Pinar Del Río Habano Oscuro This cigar was gifted to me by my good friend Kriss (NickyTeen)!!! As advertised: Pinar Del Río Oscuro is rolled for the dark wrapper enthusiast. Utilizing a maduro wrapper leaf, Oscuro is a strong cigar that is supremely clean, a rare feat that is seldom accomplished by cigar factories today. with a silky texture. Wrapper: Habano Oscuro / Dom. Rep Binder: Habano / Dom. Rep Filler: Nicaraguan / Dom. Rep Vitola: Toro I had never tried these and I was thankful for the opportunity. Prelight draw was smooth. Upon toasting I received a nice floral smell. Sometimes the term Oscuro frightens me because I think of a cigar that is strong. The flavor of this cigar was buttered toast and roasted nuts!!! Very enjoyable. At the 1/4 mark it stared having some burn issues and as you can see it started to curl. It eventually straightened out. The smoke coming from the cigar was blue and very fragrant! A lot of smoke was pouring from both ends of this cigar. At the half way mark the flavors became more intense and I started to believe this cigar could easily be equal to the 601 Oscuro. I went into this with no expectations and received one of the best surprises... This is a fine cigar!!! Past the half way point and I skirted the band up a little. I really enjoy this cigar! Sunny day and a great cup of coffee to help bring out those nice coffee notes!!! Yum!!! At this point I was expecting the flavor to become bitter or for the flavor to become unbalanced but to my pleasant surprise the flavor stayed consistent and enjoyable with no bitterness. This cigar is now on my list of what to buy!!! I enjoyed every minute of this experience!!! The flavor is just what I look for in a cigar - Buttery, nutty, and coffee!!! Total smoke time took 1 hour and 40 minutes. Construction/Appearance: 9 out of 10 Flavor Balance: 9 out of 10 Strength: Medium (I had a little tingle afterwards but in a good way) Over all experience: 9 out of 10 Value: This was gifted but I expect to pay $6.00 to $8.00 per stick Would I smoke it again? Oh yeah!!! Thank you Kriss!!! __________________ Smoke what you like!!! Last edited by Da Klugs; 02-07-2009 at 11:41 AM. Reason: User request oops issue

02-07-2009, 11:15 AM	#2
Scottw Going Commando Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Location: Sussex, NJ Posts: 2,815 Trading: (6)	Re: Pinar Del Río Habano Oscuro review. Looks like you had a nice burn on that one the whole way through. __________________ "Ray when someone asks you if your a GOD you say yes."

02-07-2009, 11:36 AM	#3
Studebaker Still Watching My Back Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Piedmont Triad, NC Posts: 95 Trading: (0)	Re: Pinar Del Río Habano Oscuro Great review! I had one of these a few months ago and loved it. Now I need another.... __________________ "I know God won't give me anything I can't handle. I just wish He didn't trust me so much."

02-07-2009, 11:49 AM	#4
md4958 Captain Cannoli Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Moe Location: Suffield, CT Posts: 5,712 Trading: (62)	Re: Pinar Del Río Habano Oscuro Nice review Darrell __________________ "One fart can foul the air for everyone" - Esteemed philosopher "If avoiding the nasty $hit is being a snob, them I am guilty as charged."- Same esteemed philosopher.

02-07-2009, 12:21 PM	#5
BlackIrish MassHole Militia Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Eddie Location: Bunker Hill Posts: 1,395 Trading: (55)	Re: Pinar Del Río Habano Oscuro Great review, Darrell! Keep 'em coming. __________________

02-07-2009, 03:46 PM	#6
NickyTeen My barn door is open Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Kriss Location: The Barn Posts: 561 Trading: (12)	Re: Pinar Del Río Habano Oscuro Great review Darrell! Excellent description of this fine cigar. Very happy that you liked it. Picked these up at Atlantic for $27.50/ 5 pk

01-22-2011, 10:53 AM	#9
Skywalker BABOTL Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dice Location: Galaxy Far Far Away Posts: 10,168 Trading: (18)	Re: Pinar Del Río Habano Oscuro Just pulled the trigger on these! Thanks to Tim (14holestogie)!!! Super deal right now!!! Don't pass these up!!! http://www.cigarsinternational.com/catDisp.asp?cat=204 __________________ Smoke what you like!!! Last edited by Skywalker; 01-22-2011 at 10:59 AM.

02-07-2009, 05:47 PM	#10
karmaz00 Habanos Join Date: Dec 2008 First Name: Jason Location: victoria Posts: 1,855 Trading: (1)	Re: Pinar Del Río Habano Oscuro nice review thanks for sharing __________________ Habanos Collector Since 2003

02-07-2009, 06:26 PM	#11
ChicagoWhiteSox Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Pinar Del Río Habano Oscuro thanks for the review Darrell looks tasty

02-07-2009, 08:02 PM	#12
scooter Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Pinar Del Río Habano Oscuro Nice review Darrell, loved the pictures!

02-07-2009, 08:23 PM	#13
Rockestone Anythings Possible Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Anderson, SC Posts: 793 Trading: (5)	Re: Pinar Del Río Habano Oscuro Great Review. Nice Pics!! Thanks for posting. __________________

02-09-2009, 07:31 PM	#14
rahbass Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Pinar Del Río Habano Oscuro Nice review Darrell, im glad you enjoyed my PDR Oscuro... another PDR Man is born..

02-10-2009, 12:43 PM	#16
rahbass Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Pinar Del Río Habano Oscuro It all good my friend..

02-10-2009, 07:48 PM	#18
groogs Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Grant Posts: 1,945 Trading: (62)	Re: Pinar Del Río Habano Oscuro Nice review Darrell, I am going to have to try one of these.

02-09-2009, 07:37 PM	#19
MedicCook Mila smoked my cigar Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Ryan Location: Schaghticoke, NY Posts: 10,946 Trading: (7)	Re: Pinar Del Río Habano Oscuro Thanks for the review Darrell. Looks like a good cigar.

02-09-2009, 08:28 PM	#20
acarr Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 1,307 Trading: (34)	Re: Pinar Del Río Habano Oscuro Great, thanks for the review. I have been meaning to try one of these just because their construction looks great and they also look pretty tasty.