Connecticut wrapper · Mild
PDR 1878 Capa Natural: flavour profile and cigars like it
PDR 1878 Capa Natural is a handmade cigar made in the Dominican Republic. Its published strength is mild. It has a Connecticut wrapper grown in Ecuador and filler from the Dominican Republic. The tasting notes in our sources point to cream.
If you like it, the closest matches in the palate test are Ashton Classic and Ibis Dominican.
What does PDR 1878 Capa Natural taste like?
- cream and nuts
How strong is it, and what's in it?
| Wrapper | Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade |
|---|---|
| Binder | Dominican Criollo 98 |
| Filler | Dominican Criollo 98 Seco and Ligero |
| Strength | Mild as published by pdrcigars.com |
| Body | Medium-bodied |
| Made in | Dominican Republic |
| Made by | PDR Cigars |
| Factory | PDR Cigar factory, Tamboril, Dominican Republic |
| Sizes | Robusto 5×52 · Toro 6×52 · DBL Magnum 6×60 |
Strength here means nicotine, which mostly comes from the filler. Wrapper colour is not a strength guide.
What reviewers say
- cigar-coop.com, Torpedo (2011)In our words: The reviewer found a creamy, mild profile with excellent burn and draw.
Scores as published by the magazine or retailer, for the size named. Notes are our summary of the review, not quotes. We don't score cigars ourselves.
About PDR 1878 Capa Natural
The line. A 2011 review reported Capa Natural debuted at that year's IPCPR. cigar-coop.com
The brand. PDR describes a Tamboril factory opened in 2004. PDR identifies Abe Flores as its master blender. pdrcigars.com
Cigars like PDR 1878 Capa Natural
- Ashton ClassicClosest matchConnecticut wrapper · MildSame Connecticut wrapper family, also made in the Dominican Republic, about the same strength.
- Ibis DominicanAlso fitsConnecticut wrapper · MildSame Connecticut wrapper family, also made in the Dominican Republic, about the same strength.
- VegaFina ClassicAlso fitsConnecticut wrapper · MildSame Connecticut wrapper family, also made in the Dominican Republic, about the same strength.
- Cenicero DR6Also fitsConnecticut wrapper · MildSame Connecticut wrapper family, also made in the Dominican Republic, about the same strength.
- Epic La RubiaOne step furtherConnecticut wrapper · Mild to mild-mediumSame Connecticut wrapper family, also made in the Dominican Republic, about the same strength.
Picked by the palate test's own engine, as if you named PDR 1878 Capa Natural as a favourite: never more than one strength step above it, plain tobacco only, one cigar per brand.