Pinar Del Rio - What do you think?

The original Clasico is an excellent cigar, especially corona, on a par with some Havanas. I hope they have not changed that one. The original HSG was a spicy, good value robusto. But the new blend of this line (e.g., on the corona it's Liga Cubana No. 5) is a much diluted offering. The character that cigar had is now gone. And unfortunately the same can be said for the new Seleccion (Double Toro) and the little-known VLR, which in its original form was excellent for the price. I had to return them and will do the same with HSGs. Sad, but too often if something is especially good, it ends up getting changed or discontinued.

The Oscuro had burn issues; the 1878s (natural and maduro) are uninspiring at best. I have seen what PDR can do with the right material, expertise and so on. Here's hoping that comes their way next year.