PDR 1878 Santiago Oscuro Churchill
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DESCRIPTION
The PDR 1878 Santiago Oscuro Churchill is an expressive premium cigar for connoisseurs who appreciate dark flavours, subtle spice and a classic long format. The Churchill format lends it a calm, elegant presence and allows the blend plenty of scope to unfold harmoniously with every puff. Right from the moment it is lit, it produces a dense, aromatic smoke with a pleasant texture and balanced strength. This makes the cigar ideal for anyone seeking a medium-strength smoke with character, without compromising on balance and accessibility.
Oscuro character with a Dominican touch
The particular appeal of this cigar lies in the dark Ecuador Sun Grown Oscuro wrapper, which not only gives it a striking appearance but also lends it its distinctive character. Beneath this, a Dominican Habano binder and Dominican Corojo tobaccos in the filler provide structure, depth and a harmonious development. The Churchill format in particular complements this blend exceptionally well, as the flavours develop gently and the draw remains pleasantly consistent. The result is a cigar that does not rely solely on strength, but on a controlled, well-rounded overall flavour experience.
Dark roasted notes, espresso and subtle spice
In terms of flavour, the PDR 1878 Santiago Oscuro Churchill is medium-bodied and richly aromatic. At the forefront are notes of dark chocolate, espresso and toasted wood, accompanied by a subtle spiciness that lends the smoking experience excitement and definition. Added to this are earthy tones and a subtle sweet-savoury character, which gives the profile a very well-rounded feel. Throughout the smoking experience, the cigar remains harmonious and never loses its balance. It is precisely this combination of dark aromatics, roasted notes and elegant spice that makes it a very attractive choice for relaxed moments of enjoyment with a little more depth.
Churchill format for leisurely moments of enjoyment
With its classic Churchill length, this cigar is ideal for longer evenings, a deliberate break or any moment when a blend is allowed to develop slowly and stylishly. The format ensures a pleasant smoke volume and a balanced pace, allowing the individual nuances to unfold clearly and without haste. Anyone looking for a darker Dominican cigar with a fine presence, a clean draw and a harmonious smoking experience will find here a very successful combination of size, spice and elegance.
Tasting Report
Cigar exterior: dark brown , silky, slightly oily
Cigar interior: neatly rolled, evenly filled
Smoke: creamy , slightly sweet, medium to heavy smoke volume
Flavour: dark chocolate, espresso and toasted wood characterise the smoke. These are complemented by subtle spice, earthiness and a sweet, savoury depth. Overall, the flavour profile is medium-bodied, well-balanced and pleasantly dark.
Burn: mostly even, steady and draws well.
| Aluminium tubos | No |
|---|---|
| Boxpressed | No |
| Construction | Longfiller |
| Cover sheet colour | Colorado |
| Cover sheet property | Colorado ,Sun Grown |
| Deposit country | Dominican Republic |
| Diameter | 21.4 mm |
| Flavour | 3 |
| Flavoured | No |
| Flavour evaluation | Coffee ,Earth ,Nut ,Spices ,Sweet ,Wood |
| Format | Churchill |
| Insert tobacco type | Criollo ,Jalapa |
| Length | 178 mm |
| Limited Edition | No |
| Maduro | No |
| Manufacture | by hand |
| Origin | Dominican Republic |
| Ring size | 54 |
| Shape | Parejo |
| Smoke volume | lots of smoke volume |
| Smoking duration | 90 min. |
| Strength | 3 |
| Tabacalera | PDR Cigars Tamboril |
| Trimmed | No |
| Umbrella leaf country | Dominican Republic ,Nicaragua |
| Wrapper leaf Tobacco type | Habano |
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2 reviews
24 August 2026 23:24
Preis 5 Sterne, Geschmack 3 Sterne
Eine gute, technisch sehr zuverlässige Zigarre, die mir fast 120 Minuten entspannten Smoke geboten hat. Geschmacklich konnte sie mich allerdings weniger begeistern, weshalb ich sie mit 3 von 5 Sternen bewerte.
Technisch gibt es nichts zu beanstanden. Der Abbrand verlief gleichmässig, der Zugwiderstand war angenehm und das Rauchvolumen lag im mittleren bis reichlichen Bereich. Besonders positiv: Selbst wenn ich sie zwischendurch rund drei Minuten liegen liess, drohte sie zu keinem Zeitpunkt auszugehen. Die Asche war kompakt und stabil und löste sich beim Abaschen sauber von der Zigarre.
Geschmacklich präsentiert sie sich eher mild und für mich leider etwas langweilig. Über die ersten beiden Drittel blieb das Aromaprofil weitgehend konstant, ohne grosse Entwicklung. Erde, Gewürze, Holz und Kaffee waren deutlich wahrnehmbar, Süsse hingegen zu keinem Zeitpunkt. Erst im letzten Drittel konnte ich zusätzlich eine leichte Cremigkeit feststellen. Wer dieses Geschmacksprofil mag wird hier ein super Produkt finden.
25 June 2026 17:14
Sehr genussvolle Zigarre
Wie der Titel schon vermuten lässt, finde ich die Zigarre wirklich prickelnd. Mittelstark, sehr geschmeidig, nicht wirklich süss, aber so warm, vollmundig gutes Mundgefühl. Eher wie ein Stück 80% Schokolade mit gutem Abgang.
Abbrand regelmässig und brennt wunderbar durch, kein erneutes Einheizen nötig.
Kann die nur empfehlen, auch besonders, da der Aromamix (siehe unten) sehr gut ist.
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