The Perdomo 30th Anniversary Maduro Churchill stands as a Nicaraguan power player in the premium cigar market. This 7-inch Churchill with a 54 ring gauge comes packed 30 per box at $351, showcasing a near-black Jalapa-grown maduro wrapper aged in bourbon barrels. The dense smoke output matches its medium-full strength profile, featuring Nicaraguan filler tobaccos sun-grown in Estelí and Condega valleys. Perfect for evening pairing with dark spirits.
Initial draws deliver molten dark chocolate bitterness tempered by burnt caramel sweetness. Thick smoke carries espresso grounds aroma with faint bourbon vanilla hints. The dense ash holds solid despite significant nicotine tingle on the tongue.
Black cherry emerges through coffee dominance, accompanied by mineral-driven volcanic soil notes. Pepper spice builds gradually without overwhelming - think ancho chili powder rather than cayenne heat. Construction holds perfect with razor-sharp burn line.
Leather and charred oak dominate as sweetness fades. Tar accumulates near nub but stays manageable with slow pacing. Retrohale reveals baking spices (clove/nutmeg) hiding beneath the surface. Last inch brings welcome acidity resembling overbrewed French roast.
The wrapper undergoes 90-day high-pressure fermentation achieving its blackened color. Filler leaves come from Nicaraguan volcanic soil fields, contributing that signature mineral bite. Bourbon barrel aging adds vanilla undertones without gimmicky sweetness.
