Let's cut to the chase about this 7x50 Churchill from Perdomo. Priced at $99 for 25 sticks, this Nicaraguan puro rocks a sungrown wrapper that's darker than your morning espresso. The foot smells like cedar shavings mixed with black pepper - no fancy dress code needed, these ready-to-smoke cigars mean business.
First Third: White pepper slap fades into leathery sweetness. Smoke output's decent - not a chimney, but enough to fog up your patio. Ash holds tight for the first 2 inches.
Middle Third: Earthy core develops with roasted coffee notes. Retrohale brings cinnamon zing that pairs stupidly well with black coffee. Burn line stays razor-sharp.
Final Stretch: Nicaraguan spice ramps up - think black pepper meets dark chocolate bitterness. Stopped at 1.5" left when tar buildup got noticeable. Total smoke time: 75 mins.
The sungrown wrapper feels like coarse-grit sandpaper - zero oils but somehow doesn't dry out. Triple cap stays intact through multiple cuts. These bundles aren't lookers, but 24/25 smoked perfectly right out of the box.
Perdomo's Estelí roots show in the earthy base notes, though it's tamer than their Habano line. Perfect for when you want Nicaraguan character without getting nicotine-stomped. Keep these in your rotation between heavier smokes.
