Pinar Del Rio Classico Exclusivo

[Skywalker]

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

Thanks for the Review ;)

[Mugen910]

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

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Great review and pictures. Thanks for sharing

[kelmac07]

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

[VirtualSmitty]

Nice review and the pictures were great!

[Skywalker]

Thanks for the feedback guys!!!;)

[tuxpuff]

Sounds tasty...thanks for the review!

[Adriftpanda]

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]

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]

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

[groogs]

Nice review.:tu

[Mr B]

Great review Darrell and awesome pics.

Thanks

[14holestogie]

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. :D

[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

[bishjd123]

Do you know if its old packaging / same cigar?

[Skywalker]

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!!!:tu

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

[14holestogie]

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]

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!:2

[bishjd123]

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.

[Skywalker]

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

You won't be sorry!:tu

[borndead1]

Smoking a corona gorda right now. Nice smoke. Definitely on the mild side, but a nice range of flavors, from buttery/creamy to floral/tangy. Great for a first cigar of the day.

[14holestogie]

6.0 x 52 Classico Toro, boxes of 25, $39.95 right here:
Last of the old packaging. Save a couple for me. :)

edit: never mind...snagged 3 boxes...great golf gar

http://www.cigar.com/cigars/viewcigar.asp?brand=837

[14holestogie]

6.0 x 52 Classico Toro, boxes of 25, $39.95 right here:
Last of the old packaging.

http://www.cigar.com/cigars/viewcigar.asp?brand=837


One final bumpage for our later risers. I managed to snag 3 boxes, but I would suppose these are not going to last much longer. $125 order gets you free shipping, as well. I added a 5 stick herfador for the golf course to get me there.

[Sin]

I actually just fired up a corona gorda and low and behold this post caught my eye. Awesome review and I get those hints of almonds and cinnamon as well. Good stick.

[mariogolbee]

Do you know if its old packaging / same cigar?
It is. I've smoked one of each and I smoked these regularly a while back. Very good smokes.