Pinar del Rio, or PDR, Connecticut Valley Reserve series is a highly-rated assortment of impeccably built premium cigars, from master cigar maker Abe Flores’ well-esteemed brand. In recent years, PDR’s premium portfolio has earned the acclaim of both critics and connoisseurs alike, producing an all-star assortment of modern-day masterpieces. The Connecticut Valley Reserve collection is no exception, highlighted by the series’ use of a dark and oily Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper, which has been masterfully aged for seven years. This ultra-premium leaf is skillfully rolled by hand over two flavorful binders, each of which having been cultivated from fertile soils in Nicaragua and Ecuador. At the heart of this high-quality cigar lies a flavorful medley of lush Nicaraguan Criollo and Dominican Corojo long-filler tobacco leaves, ensuing a truly outstanding smoke in terms of both flavor and construction. This full-bodied cigar boasts tender notes of oak, coffee beans, dark chocolate, salty leather, and perfectly-sweetened spices, resulting in a bold profile that top-shelf aficionados are sure to take exception to.
