Let's talk about the Perdomo 20th Anniversary Connecticut Churchill - a 7x56 parejo that'll set you back about $259 for a box of 24. Wrapped in bourbon barrel-aged Ecuadorian Connecticut leaf, this Nicaraguan puro rolls up eight years of tobacco aging into one smooth operator. Perfect for morning coffee pairings or mellow evening smokes.
The cold draw serves up cedar shavings and almond skin. Initial puffs burst with creamy vanilla bean and cashew butter, the Connecticut wrapper delivering that signature bakery-shop sweetness. Smoke production stays moderate - about 3-4 rings per exhale.
At the halfway mark, transitions to roasted coffee bean and honey wheat bread. Noticeable white pepper develops on retrohale without burn. Ash holds tight in 1" segments. Some users report occasional canoeing, but proper rotation keeps combustion even.
The home stretch introduces earthy notes - think damp cedar chest and walnut shells. Sweetness backs off as mineral intensity builds. Stop at 1.5" remaining to avoid tar bitterness. Total smoke time clocks 85-95 minutes depending on draw pace.
Rolled in Esteli's Perdomo factory using hybridized Cuban-seed tobaccos from Nicaragua's volcanic fields. The secret sauce? Wrapper leaves get 8 months in whiskey barrels post-curing, absorbing oak tannins that transform ordinary Connecticut into something special. Pro tip: age these 6+ months for peak creaminess.
