This Nicaraguan puro with American roots punches above its price point. Measuring 7"x70, the Churchill format shows off a dark Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro wrapper aged seven years. You'll get 16 cigars per box at around $7.65 per stick - serious value for this flavor-packed beast. The construction feels dense yet springy under the fingers, with that signature Perdomo sheen making every cigar look dipped in crude oil.
Cold draw serves espresso grounds and wet soil. Upon lighting, charred oak and black pepper dominate, with melted dark chocolate emerging after half-inch. The smoke texture feels thick enough to chew, coating the palate like 90% cacao paste.
Nicaraguan twang kicks in - think fermented tobacco sweetness balancing the earthiness. Roasted nuts and molasses surface through the dense smoke, though that peppery backbone never fully retreats. Watch for occasional mineral tang reminiscent of licking a granite countertop.
Leather and licorice root take over as the cigar warms up. The last two inches pack a nicotine punch that'll make newcomers dizzy. Savory bakers cocoa lingers on the tongue for 20+ minutes post-smoke. Pro tip: pair with flat Dr Pepper to match the cola nut undertones.
Perdomo's Esteli factory rolls these tight - expect 90+ minute smoke times. The triple cap holds firm through multiple relights, though the massive ring gauge demands constant rotation to prevent canoeing. Ash clings stubbornly in 1.5-inch segments, showing dark gray concentric circles when dissected.
