This 6x60 Gordo-sized beast from Perdomo commemorates 30 years of cigar craftsmanship. Packed in boxes of 24 at $364.50 a pop, these Nicaraguan puros come wrapped in 15-year-old bourbon barrel-aged sun-grown leaf. The massive ring gauge feels substantial between fingers, perfect for when you want a 90-minute smoke session that'll make your bourbon jealous.
Pre-light: Cold draw serves espresso grounds with molasses sweetness through the perfectly clipped cap. The barrel-aged wrapper leaves faint whiskey traces on fingertips.
Initial pepper kick settles into baking spices - think nutmeg-caked oak barrels. Thick smoke coats the palate with toasted almond and hickory notes. Burns razor-straight with salt-and-pepper ash holding strong.
Bourbon influence erupts through charred cedar and dark chocolate. Retrohale reveals black cherry undertones mingling with leathery earthiness. Watch for occasional tar buildup at the 45-minute mark.
Nicotine strength climbs as roasted coffee beans dominate. The last inch packs cumin-like spice and a mineral tang reminiscent of Estelí volcanic soil. Cut it before the 1.5-inch mark unless you enjoy bitterness.
The sun-grown wrappers bake under Nicaraguan skies before aging in actual bourbon barrels - a process that caramelizes the leaf's natural sugars. Binder and filler tobaccos from Estelí's volcanic fields add mineral complexity, while Jalapa Valley leaf contributes sweetness. Rolled at Perdomo's TABSA factory, these cigars carry the earthy DNA of Central American soil in every puff.
