Nicknamed "The Smooth Talker" among Connecticut shade lovers, the Perdomo Habano BBA Connecticut Gordo serves up a 6x60 stick with bourbon-kissed finesse. This Nicaraguan-made beauty combines a 6-year-aged blend wrapped in Ecuadorian Connecticut leaf that's spent 8 extra months in bourbon barrels. At $232.20 per box of 24, it's positioned as an affordable luxury - less pricey than most Davidoffs but fancier than your average Macanudo.
The cold draw whispers sweet oak. Initial puffs deliver buttered toast dipped in vanilla cream, that Connecticut silkiness amplified by bourbon sugars. Watch for tiny pepper sparkles on the retrohale - just enough to remind you this isn't your grandpa's mild cigar.
Around the inch mark, Nicaraguan terroir emerges through the sweetness. Earthy walnut notes mix with baking spices, the smoke texture turning dense like whipped honey. Burn stays razor-sharp despite the 60 ring gauge, a testament to Perdomo's rolling skill.
The last third brings charred marshmallow sweetness with faint espresso bitterness. While not nicotine-heavy, the 90-minute smoke time demands respect - pair with black coffee when the caramel notes start tiring your palate.
The triple-seam cap peels cleanly with a straight cut. The oily wrapper maintains structural integrity even in 65% humidity. While marketed as "easy-smoking", the tight pack requires deliberate draws - not a beginner-friendly cigar despite its mildness.
