Packing Nicaraguan soul in an Ecuadorian Connecticut dress, the Perdomo Fresco Connecticut Robusto serves up mild-medium vibes for those seeking budget-friendly consistency. This 5x50 parejo comes in no-nonsense bundles of 25, priced around $94.50 - a working man's smoke that skips fancy packaging to let aged Jalapa Valley fillers do the talking. The closed-foot roll means no need for perfect cuts, just fire and enjoy.
Cold draw whispers toasted cashews. Initial puffs deliver dry cedar planks with white pepper tickling the nostrils. Smoke stays thin but voluminous, burning arrow-straight. Retrohale reveals peanut brittle sweetness that fades quicker than morning fog.
Transition brings faint vanilla creaminess blending with roasted coffee grounds. Ash holds firm past the band - decent construction for its price point. Some heat spikes near the core suggest tighter bunching, fixed with slower pacing. Retrohale now carries baking spice edges.
Flavors narrow to black tea tannins and wet earth. Tar buildup starts ghosting around the last inch - common in budget bundles. Moderate nicotine kick belies its mild rating. Smart to nub early unless you're chasing the buzz.
The Ecuadorian wrapper feels papery dry at 62% RH - runs best around 65% with 2-month rest. Box press shows minor veins but no major flaws. Bundle storage means some sticks may vary in density. Pair with light rum or black coffee to amplify its subtle sweetness.
