This box-pressed 6x60 giant from Perdomo Cigars comes wrapped in Nicaraguan Sungrown bourbon barrel-aged leaf. Part of their "Champagne Trilogy", the Sun Grown version sits between the milder Connecticut and richer Maduro expressions. At $241.88 for 25 sticks, it's positioned as an affordable daily smoke with Nicaraguan puro credentials.
The oily wrapper delivers immediate bourbon-cask sweetness with roasted almond notes. Smoke production stays moderate despite the 60 ring gauge. Expect a dry cedar backbone similar to older Padróns but with thinner mouthfeel.
Caramelized sugar emerges alongside black pepper spices. The Nicaraguan earthiness becomes more pronounced around the halfway mark - think damp soil after rain rather than harsh minerals. Burn line holds well if kept to 60-90 second pacing.
Dark chocolate bitterness creeps in during the last two inches, though never turns acrid. Retrohale reveals lingering coffee bean aroma. Watch for sudden nicotine surge at nub - common with this blend's aged ligero content.
The box-press helps mitigate the large ring gauge's heft. Triple caps hold firm even when V-cut. Typical Perdomo construction quality means rare touch-ups needed. Humidity-sensitive wrapper - store at 65% RH to prevent cracking.
Family-owned since 1992, Perdomo maintains complete control from Esteli farms to Miami distribution. Their 10th Anniversary series showcases proprietary fermentation techniques including bourbon barrel aging. The Champagne monameter refers to the wrapper treatment process, not flavor profile.
