Pinar Del Rio Classico Exclusivo

Skywalker · 03-29-2009, 04:29 PM

This cigar was gifted to me by Pinar Del Rio Owner & Blender, Abraham Flores (rahbass)!!!

I do not presume to know very much about this cigar such as blends. I can only assume it is blended like the Oscuro and Sun Grown versions with both Dominican and Nicaraguan long-filler tobaccos.

Country: Dominican Republic
Length/Ring: 6 x 50
Shape: Toro
Wrapper: Natural
Strength: Mild

I am happy Abe sent me a fiver of these to enjoy and review! The construction of this cigar is very nice, well-crafted, with a smooth Connecticut wrapper and an easy pre draw.

Upon toasting I got a nice strong hay like flavor. The flavor quickly changed to toasted bread. The white smoke pours out of the cigar. The draw is so easy the cigar almost smokes itself.

About a third of the way in I noticed a hint of almond and cinnamon. The hay flavor has not returned.

I cannot believe the amount of smoke this cigar gives off. I smoked this indoors one evening and had to open a door to let the aromatic white smoke clear the garage.

The toasted bread flavor is more predominate now with hints of a cinnamon like spice (not overwhelming at all). This is a very mild cigar. I normally will smoke a mild cigar with a cup of coffee in the morning and reserve the medium to strong for the evening. The next Classico I smoke will be in the morning with a cup of coffee!!! Perfect!!!

Total smoke time took 1 hour and 45 minutes.

Construction/Appearance: 8 out of 10
Flavor Balance: 6.5 out of 10
Strength: Mild
Over all experience: 7 out of 10
Value: This was gifted but I would expect to pay around $6.00 per stick

Would I smoke it again? Yes!!!

Thanks Abe for allowing me to try this difficult to come by cigar!!!

Keep up the good work!!!

Emjaysmash · 06-17-2009, 11:34 AM

Thanks for the Review

Mugen910 · 06-17-2009, 12:18 PM

I appreciate the effort of sharing your review with us...thanks so much.

06-17-2009, 12:20 PM

Great review and pictures. Thanks for sharing

kelmac07 · 06-17-2009, 12:24 PM

Great review and pics...makes me want to try one of these. Almond and cinnamon??? MMMMMMM

VirtualSmitty · 06-17-2009, 12:43 PM

Nice review and the pictures were great!

Skywalker · 06-17-2009, 12:50 PM

Thanks for the feedback guys!!!

tuxpuff · 06-17-2009, 01:06 PM

Sounds tasty...thanks for the review!

Adriftpanda · 06-18-2009, 01:45 AM

Darrell, looks like you enjoyed this cigar... I have a very nice PDR that is not out for sale waiting for you at Steve's herf this Saturday.

Smoke Naked · 06-18-2009, 09:23 AM

Thanks for the review. Never heard of this cigar or brand, thats not saying much though, but if I ever see it I won't be afraid to try it. Thanks again.

BlackIrish · 06-22-2009, 04:49 PM

Nice review! I like the PDR Oscuro and HSG. Now I'll have to find me one of these.

groogs · 06-24-2009, 12:23 AM

Nice review.

Mr B · 06-24-2009, 08:09 PM

Great review Darrell and awesome pics.

Thanks

14holestogie · 01-19-2011, 03:52 PM

I scored a couple of boxes of 2007 stock a few weeks back from Cigar.com's daily deal for $2 a stick, if for nothing else but a cheap golf stick.
Fired the first one up today. I am a happy man.

14holestogie · 01-21-2011, 05:15 PM

CI is closing out the Oscuro and Habano Sun Grown.
$39.95 for a box of 25. Get 'em while they last.

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

bishjd123 · 01-22-2011, 06:18 AM

Do you know if its old packaging / same cigar?

Skywalker · 01-22-2011, 10:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 14holestogie

CI is closing out the Oscuro and Habano Sun Grown.
$39.95 for a box of 25. Get 'em while they last.

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

Thanks Tim!!! I just pulled the trigger on a box of Oscuros! If the deal is still going on payday, next week I'll pick up a box of Habano!!!

BTW - I've been smoking a few of these Classic Exclusivos, lately and they are so delicious right now! These are mild on the tongue but they have a bit of power to them!!!

14holestogie · 01-22-2011, 11:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bishjd123

Do you know if its old packaging / same cigar?

Pretty sure it's the same cigar. They package newer sticks in boxes of 20 now.
Probably 2007 or 2008 stock, but I'm just guessing as that's what my Classicos were.

$39.95 is on the coronas only, by the way. Other sizes a little pricier, but still reasonable.

Skywalker · 01-22-2011, 11:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 14holestogie

Pretty sure it's the same cigar. They package newer sticks in boxes of 20 now.
Probably 2007 or 2008 stock, but I'm just guessing as that's what my Classicos were.

$39.95 is on the coronas only, by the way. Other sizes a little pricier, but still reasonable.

Even at $69.00 a box these are a great deal!

bishjd123 · 01-22-2011, 12:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 14holestogie

Pretty sure it's the same cigar. They package newer sticks in boxes of 20 now.
Probably 2007 or 2008 stock, but I'm just guessing as that's what my Classicos were.

$39.95 is on the coronas only, by the way. Other sizes a little pricier, but still reasonable.

Thanks for the info. For the price, I just picked up a box of each.

03-29-2009, 04:29 PM	#1
Skywalker BABOTL Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dice Location: Galaxy Far Far Away Posts: 10,168 Trading: (18)	Pinar Del Rio Classico Exclusivo This cigar was gifted to me by Pinar Del Rio Owner & Blender, Abraham Flores (rahbass)!!! I do not presume to know very much about this cigar such as blends. I can only assume it is blended like the Oscuro and Sun Grown versions with both Dominican and Nicaraguan long-filler tobaccos. Country: Dominican Republic Length/Ring: 6 x 50 Shape: Toro Wrapper: Natural Strength: Mild I am happy Abe sent me a fiver of these to enjoy and review! The construction of this cigar is very nice, well-crafted, with a smooth Connecticut wrapper and an easy pre draw. Upon toasting I got a nice strong hay like flavor. The flavor quickly changed to toasted bread. The white smoke pours out of the cigar. The draw is so easy the cigar almost smokes itself. About a third of the way in I noticed a hint of almond and cinnamon. The hay flavor has not returned. I cannot believe the amount of smoke this cigar gives off. I smoked this indoors one evening and had to open a door to let the aromatic white smoke clear the garage. The toasted bread flavor is more predominate now with hints of a cinnamon like spice (not overwhelming at all). This is a very mild cigar. I normally will smoke a mild cigar with a cup of coffee in the morning and reserve the medium to strong for the evening. The next Classico I smoke will be in the morning with a cup of coffee!!! Perfect!!! Total smoke time took 1 hour and 45 minutes. Construction/Appearance: 8 out of 10 Flavor Balance: 6.5 out of 10 Strength: Mild Over all experience: 7 out of 10 Value: This was gifted but I would expect to pay around $6.00 per stick Would I smoke it again? Yes!!! Thanks Abe for allowing me to try this difficult to come by cigar!!! Keep up the good work!!! __________________ Smoke what you like!!!

06-17-2009, 11:34 AM	#2
Emjaysmash The Hebrew Hammer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: M.J. Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 7,025 Trading: (76)	Re: Pinar Del Rio Classico Exclusivo Thanks for the Review __________________

06-17-2009, 12:18 PM	#3
Mugen910 I <3 Huy Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Location Location: First Name Posts: 8,387 Trading: (106)	Re: Pinar Del Rio Classico Exclusivo I appreciate the effort of sharing your review with us...thanks so much. __________________ I'm not antisocial, I just think people are stupid.

06-17-2009, 12:20 PM	#4
ChicagoWhiteSox Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Pinar Del Rio Classico Exclusivo Great review and pictures. Thanks for sharing

06-17-2009, 12:24 PM	#5
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Pinar Del Rio Classico Exclusivo Great review and pics...makes me want to try one of these. Almond and cinnamon??? MMMMMMM

06-17-2009, 12:43 PM	#6
VirtualSmitty WiP!? Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Joe Location: The Evil Empire Posts: 2,084 Trading: (0)	Re: Pinar Del Rio Classico Exclusivo Nice review and the pictures were great! __________________ We are all born ignorant, but one must work hard to remain stupid - Benjamin Franklin

06-17-2009, 12:50 PM	#7
Skywalker BABOTL Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dice Location: Galaxy Far Far Away Posts: 10,168 Trading: (18)	Re: Pinar Del Rio Classico Exclusivo Thanks for the feedback guys!!! __________________ Smoke what you like!!!

06-17-2009, 01:06 PM	#8
tuxpuff Feeling at Home Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Luke Location: Austin Posts: 877 Trading: (2)	Re: Pinar Del Rio Classico Exclusivo Sounds tasty...thanks for the review!

06-18-2009, 01:45 AM	#9
Adriftpanda Peter's Daddy Join Date: May 2009 First Name: Huy Location: No one wants me Posts: 10,313 Trading: (74)	Re: Pinar Del Rio Classico Exclusivo Darrell, looks like you enjoyed this cigar... I have a very nice PDR that is not out for sale waiting for you at Steve's herf this Saturday.

06-18-2009, 09:23 AM	#10
Smoke Naked Still Watching My Back Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Bill Location: Whales Vagina Posts: 243 Trading: (0)	Re: Pinar Del Rio Classico Exclusivo Thanks for the review. Never heard of this cigar or brand, thats not saying much though, but if I ever see it I won't be afraid to try it. Thanks again. __________________ ♥ ♦ Palio Fanboy Here ♣ ♠

06-22-2009, 04:49 PM	#11
BlackIrish MassHole Militia Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Eddie Location: Bunker Hill Posts: 1,395 Trading: (55)	Re: Pinar Del Rio Classico Exclusivo Nice review! I like the PDR Oscuro and HSG. Now I'll have to find me one of these. __________________

06-24-2009, 12:23 AM	#12
groogs Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Grant Posts: 1,945 Trading: (62)	Re: Pinar Del Rio Classico Exclusivo Nice review.

06-24-2009, 08:09 PM	#13
Mr B Livin' in a Van.... Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: North Bay Area, CA Posts: 3,233 Trading: (79)	Re: Pinar Del Rio Classico Exclusivo Great review Darrell and awesome pics. Thanks

01-19-2011, 03:52 PM	#14
14holestogie Serial banter killer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tim Location: Clintonville, WI Posts: 4,341 Trading: (52)	Re: Pinar Del Rio Classico Exclusivo I scored a couple of boxes of 2007 stock a few weeks back from Cigar.com's daily deal for $2 a stick, if for nothing else but a cheap golf stick. Fired the first one up today. I am a happy man. __________________ *I loves me a Parti*

01-21-2011, 05:15 PM	#15
14holestogie Serial banter killer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tim Location: Clintonville, WI Posts: 4,341 Trading: (52)	Re: Pinar Del Rio Classico Exclusivo CI is closing out the Oscuro and Habano Sun Grown. $39.95 for a box of 25. Get 'em while they last. http://www.cigarsinternational.com/catDisp.asp?cat=204 __________________ *I loves me a Parti*

01-22-2011, 06:18 AM	#16
bishjd123 Have a Smoke and a Smile Join Date: Dec 2009 First Name: Jeff Location: Southern Maryland Posts: 196 Trading: (16)	Re: Pinar Del Rio Classico Exclusivo Do you know if its old packaging / same cigar?