The Perdomo Lot 23 Sun Grown Churchill hits the sweet spot for Nicaraguan cigar lovers - a 7"x50 parejo packed with 5-year-aged tobacco from Esteli's volcanic soils. At $7.65 per stick in 24-count boxes, this medium-full smoke balances pepper punch with surprising sweetness. Let's break down why this churchill's become a go-to for fans of New World complexity.
First Third: White pepper stings the tongue immediately, mellowing into roasted cashews and cedar wood. Draws produce thick smoke despite tight roll.
Middle Third: Transition happens at 45-minute mark - coffee bean bitterness balances caramel sweetness. Watch for uneven burn requiring touch-ups.
Final Third: Dark chocolate dominates with cinnamon tingle on retrohale. Last inch brings mineral notes from Nicaraguan volcanic soil, though nicotine kick might overwhelm newcomers.
Grown across three Nicaraguan regions: Estelí's volcanic soil adds spice, Jalapa's red earth contributes sweetness, and Condega's valleys provide creaminess. The sun-grown wrapper from Ecuador develops caramelized sugars under intense equatorial sunlight. Perdomo's barrel-pressing technique ensures slow, even burns - when humidity's kept at 65-68%.
