This Nicaraguan stogie celebrates three decades of Perdomo craftsmanship with a twist - Connecticut wrapper leaves barrel-aged in 15-year-old bourbon casks. The 7x54 Churchill comes in boxes of 30, delivering medium-full strength through aged Cuban-seed binders/fillers. At $351 per box, it's positioned as a special occasion smoke with enough body for seasoned palates yet approachable for newer enthusiasts.
The barrel-aging process announces itself immediately with vanilla-laced cedar notes. Cool smoke carries distinct bourbon caramelization without alcohol harshness - more like sniffing an emptied whiskey glass than actual liquor infusion. Burn line stays razor-sharp with dense ash formation.
Cocoa powder and roasted coffee emerge through creamy texture around the 2" mark. Retrohale reveals cinnamon heat contrasting with the wrapper's inherent sweetness. Draw resistance remains consistent - neither plugged nor wind-tunnel loose. Box-pressed construction maintains firmness without tunneling issues.
Last third intensifies with charred oak and black pepper, the Nicaraguan filler asserting itself. Slight leather dryness creeps in past the band point - typical of large ring gauges. Smart smokers nub it around the 1.5" mark to avoid bitterness. Total smoke time averages 90 minutes with proper pacing.
Double-fermented wrapper shows minimal veins with visible oil sheen. Triple cap survives straight cut without unraveling. Cold draw offers perfect resistance - tight enough to prevent hot smoking but loose enough for effortless pulls. Box date codes show 18-month minimum aging before shipping.
