This Nicaraguan puro comes straight to the point with its 6x50 Toro shape and sun-grown Sumatra wrapper. For under $100 per 25-count bundle, it delivers solid construction and that signature Perdomo tobacco punch. Think of it as your reliable lunch break smoke - no fancy footbands needed when the blend does the talking.
First Third: White pepper sparks up the palate before transitioning into cedar planks and roasted almonds. A thin honey glaze keeps the spice in check. Draw resistance feels like sucking a thick milkshake through a straw - tight but manageable.
Middle Third: Leather tones emerge alongside espresso beans. The retrohale brings bitter cocoa powder and burnt caramel that sticks to your teeth. Smoke production stays moderate - no chimney effect here.
Final Third: Cinnamon bark and mineral notes take over. Heat management becomes crucial around the last inch to avoid tar bitterness. Expect a nicotine kick that'll have newbies checking their pulse.
Perdomo's Estelí factory uses volcanic soil-grown filler from Jalapa (sweet) and Condega (spicy). Their sun-grown wrapper develops thicker oils under Nicaragua's intense UV rays - no Ecuadorian assistance here. These cigars typically get 18 months of aging before shipping.
