This Nicaraguan puro comes packed with bourbon barrel magic - 24 sticks per box at $199.80. The 5x54 robusto wears a dark Sungrown wrapper aged 10 months in whiskey barrels, pairing neatly with morning coffee or evening bourbon. Construction shows typical Perdomo precision with tight seams and oily sheen. Not your grandpa's morning cigar - that medium-full kick needs some nicotine tolerance.
Cold draw serves vanilla wafer sweetness. Initial puffs deliver baking spices - think nutmeg-dusted cedar. Creamy smoke texture holds up well, though burn needs minor corrections. Barrel aging shows through caramelized oak notes rather than direct bourbon flavors.
Earthiness takes center stage with damp loam and black pepper. Retrohale introduces dark chocolate bitterness balancing the sweetness. Smoke output increases noticeably - have your ashtray ready. Ash holds firm past two inches.
Nicotine strength becomes apparent with warm chest sensation. Leather and espresso dominate as sweetness fades. Tar buildup occurs around last inch - stop before the nub unless you enjoy bitter farewells. Leaves lingering cedar aftertaste.
