This Nicaraguan puro with Cuban-seed tobacco comes in Churchill format (7"x56) as a box of 24 sticks priced at $259.20. The sungrown wrapper displays that classic Perdomo oily sheen - the kind that leaves faint fingerprint smudges on your cigar case. Medium-full strength alert: This isn't your grandpa's Connecticut Shade stick.
Cold draw: Pre-light cedar with subtle cinnamon spice on the lips. First inch serves peppercorn kick softened by caramel undertones - think spicy latte before the coffee grounds settle.
Mid-section: Oil streaks appear as earthy notes intensify. Cocoa powder texture coats the palate with interspersed black cherry sweetness. Burn line stays razor-straight despite the 56 ring girth.
Final third: Nicaraguan puro character shines through - leathery depth emerges with slight espresso bitterness. Retrohale reveals unexpected menthol coolness cutting through the smoke density.
Triple cap holds firm through punch cut. Combustion stays consistent despite barrel-fermented wrapper oils - no touch-ups needed past the halfway mark. Ash holds 1.5-2" before dropping naturally. The wide 56 ring proves surprisingly manageable, fitting comfortably between index and middle finger without hand fatigue.
