Meet the Perdomo Reserve Champagne Purito - a 4"x38 flavor bomb wrapped in golden Ecuadorian Connecticut leaf. This box-pressed shorty packs 6-year-aged Nicaraguan tobacco with a secret "Champagne" aging process. Perfect for 45-minute smoke breaks, it delivers creamy sweetness without overwhelming newbies. At $4 per stick, it's the working man's luxury.
First Third: Immediate buttercream blast with roasted almonds. White pepper tickles the nose while the wrapper's honey sweetness coats the palate. Burn line stays razor-sharp.
Middle Third: Transition to wheat toast and cedar. Salted cashew nuance emerges, balancing the sweetness. Smoke output increases - expect consistent white ash.
Final Third: Vanilla bean and faint espresso notes. No harshness despite short length. Tip: purge at ¾ mark to maintain flavor clarity.
The magic happens in Estelí, Nicaragua where Perdomo's triple-fermentation process transforms Ecuadorian-grown Connecticut leaf. Jalapa Valley filler tobaccos provide natural sweetness, while Estelí leaves add mineral depth. Their "Champagne" aging (rumored to involve Caribbean oak) creates that signature golden hue.
Pro tip: Pair with light roast coffee to amplify the nutty notes. Have you tried this pocket-sized flavor champion? What's your go-to short smoke?
