Let's talk about the Perdomo Inmenso Seventy Maduro Epicure - a chunky 6x70 beast that redefines "big ring gauge". This Nicaraguan puro packs 5-year-aged maduro wrapper with enough oil to make your fingers glisten. At $108 for 16 sticks, it's an affordable entry into XXL cigars. The box-pressed shape gives it modern flair, though that massive 70-ring might feel like smoking a pool cue for some.
The cold draw hits with raisin sweetness. Initial puffs deliver black coffee grounds and dark chocolate - think 85% cacao bitter edge. Smoke output surprises despite the tight roll, with faint cinnamon spice building in nostrils. Ash holds solid for 1.5" before dropping.
At the 40-minute mark, transitions to leather and roasted cashews. Retrohale brings out a burnt caramel note, though some report slight tunneling issues. The nicotine kick starts creeping in - not for empty stomachs.
Last inch amps up with black pepper and molasses combo. That huge ring gauge means no heat issues, but tar buildup requires frequent purges. Leaves a lingering espresso aftertaste that pairs well with stout beers.
Rolled in Esteli using Jalapa Valley fillers, this maduro's fermentation process creates its signature bittersweet profile. The wrapper's sheen comes from 18-month barrel-aging in cedar pilones. Despite the size, Perdomo's triple-seam cap prevents unwrapping disasters.
