Pinar Del Rio - What do you think? - Page 2

09-03-2010, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr B

I got this sampler a while back on Monster for about $15. I tried all 4 after some rest. The were all just ok. None of them really jumped out at me, and I have not gone back for more. If you can find them cheap, maybe $3 each, give em a try.

Goldie · 09-03-2010, 01:13 PM

Thanks for all the feedback gents. I think I need to look for a sampler that includes several different of the PDR sticks.

Dunkel · 09-04-2010, 06:25 PM

I smoked a PDR 1878 Cappa Madura while watching the Mountaineers beat Coastal Carolina. It was a damn good smoke. Anyone know where to get them online other than Thompson or NHC?

12-22-2010, 08:59 PM

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.

neoflex · 12-22-2010, 09:48 PM

Try the 1878 Capa Oscura if you have the opportunity. Great smoke!

Bunker · 12-23-2010, 03:34 AM

Cbid recently had Sun Growns on their free fall, I ended up getting 10 shipped for just over $20

Lucky_Hippo · 12-23-2010, 07:43 AM

I want to like these, but they just don't float my boat. I always seem to end up with a dark blistery burn line and they draw with a bit of harsh flavors in the back ground. I've only purchased singles and have given them a chance at aging from a few months to a year in my humi and it didn't seem to help much. To be honest, even if they did mellow out with the burn and flavor profile I don't think I'd keep a lot of them around.

Differnt smokes for differnent folks I guess. They may hit you right in the sweet spot though. Give em a shot and let us know what you think.

12-23-2010, 09:23 AM

The reblends bear little resemblance to the originals. Really sad. The Clasico original (no yellow ribbon) was a great cigar, and the HSG (no red ribbon) was notable as well.

SteelCityBoy · 09-30-2011, 06:47 AM

I bought a sampler pack from CI that contained the Oscuro (Blue Label), Habano Sun Grown (Red Label), Exclusivo (Yellow Label) and the Reserva Limitado (Black Label). So far I have only smoked the Oscuro. I really enjoyed it. It had a good mocha character that was left on the palate after each puff. It was a very smooth cigar. The only problem was some very small touch ups that I kept finding myself doing, but that may have been due to the freshness of the cigar. I smoked it after about 2 weeks of receiving it. It is certainly a smoke I would persue again. After I smoke the others I will let you know what I find.

09-03-2010, 01:13 PM	#22
Goldie Bring the pain! Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Drew Location: Ohio Posts: 808 Trading: (13)	Re: Pinar Del Rio - What do you think? Thanks for all the feedback gents. I think I need to look for a sampler that includes several different of the PDR sticks. __________________ Come in here dear boy, have a cigar, you're gonna go far - Pink Floyd I like my draw, like I like my women, a little loose - Goldie

09-04-2010, 06:25 PM	#23
Dunkel Maduro & Oscuro Whore-O Join Date: Jun 2009 First Name: Doug Location: West by God Virginia Posts: 2,232 Trading: (75)	Re: Pinar Del Rio - What do you think? I smoked a PDR 1878 Cappa Madura while watching the Mountaineers beat Coastal Carolina. It was a damn good smoke. Anyone know where to get them online other than Thompson or NHC? __________________ Blue Label,Any Filipe Gregorio,Acid,Don Elias,El Mejor Espresso,Tierra del Sol

12-22-2010, 08:59 PM	#24
Aficionado Guest Posts: n/a	Re: 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.

12-22-2010, 09:48 PM	#25
neoflex I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: John Location: Monroe, NC Posts: 2,765 Trading: (32)	Re: Pinar Del Rio - What do you think? Try the 1878 Capa Oscura if you have the opportunity. Great smoke! __________________

12-23-2010, 03:34 AM	#26
Bunker New hardware installed. Join Date: Sep 2010 First Name: Rick Location: Moonbatachusetts Posts: 950 Trading: (18)	Re: Pinar Del Rio - What do you think? Cbid recently had Sun Growns on their free fall, I ended up getting 10 shipped for just over $20 __________________ "Good is good, even if no one is doing it - and wrong is wrong, even if everyone is doing it."

12-23-2010, 07:43 AM	#27
Lucky_Hippo A Cigar = 42 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Gary Location: Kansas Posts: 494 Trading: (2)	Re: Pinar Del Rio - What do you think? I want to like these, but they just don't float my boat. I always seem to end up with a dark blistery burn line and they draw with a bit of harsh flavors in the back ground. I've only purchased singles and have given them a chance at aging from a few months to a year in my humi and it didn't seem to help much. To be honest, even if they did mellow out with the burn and flavor profile I don't think I'd keep a lot of them around. Differnt smokes for differnent folks I guess. They may hit you right in the sweet spot though. Give em a shot and let us know what you think. __________________ Who wants an orange whip? Orange whip? Orange whip? Three orange whips. -J.Candy

12-23-2010, 09:23 AM	#28
Aficionado Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Pinar Del Rio - What do you think? The reblends bear little resemblance to the originals. Really sad. The Clasico original (no yellow ribbon) was a great cigar, and the HSG (no red ribbon) was notable as well.

09-30-2011, 06:47 AM	#29
SteelCityBoy 7th Heaven Will Commeth!! Join Date: Sep 2011 First Name: Ken Location: * THE WOOD * -Cigar Zombies- Posts: 1,236 Trading: (21)	Re: Pinar Del Rio - What do you think? I bought a sampler pack from CI that contained the Oscuro (Blue Label), Habano Sun Grown (Red Label), Exclusivo (Yellow Label) and the Reserva Limitado (Black Label). So far I have only smoked the Oscuro. I really enjoyed it. It had a good mocha character that was left on the palate after each puff. It was a very smooth cigar. The only problem was some very small touch ups that I kept finding myself doing, but that may have been due to the freshness of the cigar. I smoked it after about 2 weeks of receiving it. It is certainly a smoke I would persue again. After I smoke the others I will let you know what I find. __________________ It's Just THIS Easy To Help Out The Troops