A. Flores Gran Reserva Maduro Grand Toro

The A. Flores Serie Privada SP60 is the large-format interpretation of Abe Flores’s distinctive Serie Privada blend. With its substantial ring gauge of 60, this premium cigar is aimed particularly at connoisseurs of full-bodied formats and a cool, lingering smoke. It is manufactured by PDR Cigars in the Dominican Republic. The Ecuador Habano wrapper provides an attractive, warm colour and complements the aromatic profile with a subtle spiciness. Typical notes of coffee, cocoa, wood and vanilla blend with roasted nuts, leather and a subtle hint of pepper.

A. Flores Serie Privada SP60 as a Double Toro

Measuring 6 inches (approximately 152 mm) in length and with a ring gauge of 60, the SP60 boasts an imposing Double Toro format. The diameter of just under 24 mm ensures a large volume of tobacco and a correspondingly rich smoke. At the same time, the cigar can remain comparatively cool when smoked deliberately slowly. The large ring gauge alters the balance of the blend compared to the smaller formats and allows the filler tobaccos to come to the fore more strongly. This results in a broad, creamy and harmonious flavour profile.

Cocoa, coffee and creamy depth

The series’ fundamental aromatic profile is retained even in the large SP60 format. Coffee and cocoa form the foundation and are accompanied by wood, leather and delicate spices. A hint of vanilla sweetness and notes of roasted nuts provide softer contrasts. Thanks to the large diameter, these flavours develop gradually and with a generous volume of smoke. Pepper and spice may be particularly noticeable at the start, whilst creamier and roastery nuances increasingly come to the fore as the cigar progresses.

Large-format enjoyment for moments of relaxation

The SP60 is aimed at aficionados who deliberately appreciate large-format cigars. The wide cross-section requires a suitable cutter and calls for a slow smoking pace to allow the flavours to unfold to their full potential. In return, the format offers a long, voluminous smoke with a balanced, medium-bodied intensity. The combination of Dominican craftsmanship, Abe Flores’s expertise and the distinctive coffee-cocoa profile makes the SP60 an intriguing choice for anyone wishing to experience the Privada series in its most generous form.

Tasting Report

Cigar exterior: reddish-brown, broad and box-pressed.
Cigar interior: Tight and evenly rolled.
Smoke: Creamy with plenty of smoke volume.
Flavour: Cocoa, coffee, cedar, leather, roasted nuts, vanilla and a subtle peppery note.
Burn: Slow, cool and even.