The Perdomo Lot 23 Sun Grown Toro brings Nicaraguan tobacco craftsmanship to your humidor with its 6x50 parejo format. Priced at $172.80 per box of 24, this medium-full bodied stick features a sungrown wrapper that's been barrel-aged to develop its signature oil-slick sheen. The blend uses Cuban-seed tobaccos exclusively grown on the family farm since 2000, aged for 5 years before rolling.
Crackling pepper notes greet the palate with faint cinnamon undertones. The cold draw releases woody aromas reminiscent of cedar chests. Initial smoke production stays moderate but gains volume after the first inch. Ash holds firmly in ¾" segments.
Earthiness emerges as roasted coffee beans and toasted nuts take center stage. Retrohale reveals a burnt caramel sweetness that balances the espresso-like bitterness. Some testers report slight resin buildup near the band that dissipates with proper ashing.
Dark chocolate richness peaks alongside noticeable mineral notes. The last two inches develop a pleasant leathery character, though nicotine strength becomes more pronounced. Recommend pairing with sweetened black coffee to counterbalance the growing intensity.
Grown in Estelí's volcanic soil, the sun-grown wrapper develops higher oil content through shaded curing. Jalapa valley binder leaves provide natural sweetness to balance Estelí's robust filler tobaccos. Perdomo's vertical integration ensures quality control from seed to shipment.
