Let's unpack this Nicaraguan showstopper - the Perdomo BBA Sun Grown Churchill clocks in at 7"x54 ring gauge, rocking a bourbon barrel-aged sun grown wrapper that's been getting cozy in oak for 14+ months. We're looking at a $221.40 price tag for 24 sticks, making it a solid mid-range player in the boutique cigar scene. The triple-seam cap holds firm with that oily Jalapa-grown wrapper glistening like well-polished mahogany.
First Third: Immediate vanilla pod sweetness cuts through the initial pepper spray. The barrel treatment shows its cards early - think charred oak staves and caramelized sugar crust. Retrohale delivers baking spices (cardamom > cinnamon) with almond flour undertones.
Middle Third: Nicaragua flexes its volcanic soil muscles. Black coffee grounds and 70% dark chocolate dominate while the smoke texture thickens. Watch for occasional licorice strands and a mineral tang that keeps the sweetness honest.
Final Third: Transition to leather workshop territory - new saddle leather meets roasted cashews. The promised "medium-full" strength finally arrives through nicotine buzz rather than harshness. Cut it before the nub unless you enjoy ashy aftertaste.
Dry-box for 36 hours before lighting - that barrel treatment makes these humidity-sensitive. Pair with bourbon (duh) but skip peaty scotches. Morning smoke? Maybe with Cuban coffee. Evening? Better choice. Needs 90+ minutes minimum - don't rush this heavyweight.
