Let's talk about this 6x60 beast from Perdomo - the Maduro Gordo comes barrel-aged in bourbon casks, packing Nicaraguan tobacco aged for 6+ years. At $232.20 per box of 24, it's your ticket to a 90-minute smoke session with enough girth to make Churchill blush. Perfect for when you want to look like you're smoking a brown crayon with class.
First Third: Immediate caramel sweetness slaps your tongue - think Werther's Original soaked in Buffalo Trace. Undercurrents of black pepper and roasted nuts emerge through the bourbon haze. Smoke output like a steam locomotive, ash holding strong for two inches.
Mid Section: Transitions into espresso territory with bitter chocolate notes. The 60-ring gauge starts justifying its size here - cool smoke even when puffing fast. Watch for slight tar buildup near the band if you're a lip-licker.
Final Stretch: Leather and cedar take center stage, sweetness dialing back to 30%. Retrohale reveals hidden cherry notes. Last inch gets earthy - typical Nicaraguan tobacco finish. Nicotine kick sneaks up on empty stomachs.
Store at 65% RH max - that bourbon-soaked wrapper sweats like a whiskey distiller in July. Pair with root beer for sweetness contrast or neat rye to amplify the vanilla notes. First-timers be warned: 60 ring gauge means serious jaw workout. Perfect for bourbon lovers wanting cigar form of liquid dessert.
