This torpedo-shaped smoke packs a 6½"×54 frame with Nicaraguan filler wrapped in Ecuadorian Connecticut leaf. Sold in bundles of 25 at about $4 per stick, it's the working man's morning cigar that comes ready to roll straight from the bundle. The Fresco line skips fancy packaging to let aged tobacco do the talking - perfect for humidor stockers who want reliable construction without breaking the bank.
First Third: Kicks off with toasted cashews and baking spices - think cinnamon-dusted shortbread. The draw serves up creamy smoke that's surprisingly thick for a Connecticut wrapper.
Middle Third: Earthier tones emerge as Nicaraguan tobaccos flex their muscles. Cedar planks and roasted coffee beans take center stage, with a background hum of white pepper that tingles the nostrils.
Final Third: The sweetness dials back to reveal leathery undertones. Watch for a mineral tang in the last inch - that's your cue to put it down unless you're chasing the nicotine kick.
Perdomo's Nicaraguan-grown filler tobaccos get triple fermented before meeting that silky Ecuadorian wrapper. The family-owned operation controls everything from Estelí farm soil to Miami distribution - explains why these budget sticks burn cleaner than some premiums.
