Abe (Abraham) Flores founded PDR in 2004 (Tamboril), and his A. Flores 1975 Serie Privada pays tribute to his birth year; since 2019 the line was relaunched with blend and packaging updates.
PDR was founded in 2004 under the vision of Abe Flores, combining Cuban techniques like entubado with a boutique approach centered on consistency and detail. From its factory in Tamboril, the brand has become known for impeccable construction, modern blends, and a technical style that stands out globally.
Through lines like A. Flores 1975, PDR 1878, and El Trovador, the brand has earned significant recognition, including strong placements in international rankings. PDR’s production philosophy emphasizes careful selection of tobaccos from the DR, Nicaragua, Brazil, and Ecuador to create complex, accessible cigars highly valued by experienced smokers.
Current relevance
• Serie Privada Maduro & Rosado: clean box-pressed construction (entubado, mounted head) and medium-full profiles with notes of coffee, cocoa, and vanilla depending on the version.
• 2019 Rebranding: more Dominican Criollo ’98 in the filler and updated naming (Habano → Rosado).
Key milestones and iconic blends
• SP 52/54/58 (Maduro): Ecuador Habano Maduro wrapper; Habano binder (NIC/DOM depending on edition); DR+NIC fillers.
• SP Rosado: Ecuador Habano Rosado wrapper with the same box-pressed identity.
The polished aesthetic and crisp pressing reflect Abe’s background in graphic design—form, function, and flavor in harmony.
Top 3 recommendations
- A. Flores 1975 Serie Privada Maduro SP 52 — The benchmark of the line.
- A. Flores 1975 Serie Privada Rosado SP 54 — Rosado vs. Maduro comparison.
- A. Flores 1975 Gran Reserva Corojo 2006 — Broader context for the 1975 family.
