Meet the Perdomo Double Aged 12 Year Vintage Connecticut Epicure, a box-pressed toro wrapped in 12-year-aged Ecuadorian Connecticut leaf that's smoother than your grandpa's old leather chair. This Nicaraguan puro packs a 6x56 frame with bale-aged binder/fillers that spent more time in bourbon barrels than most whiskey.
The cold draw whispers sweet hay and oak. Upon ignition, it bursts with creamy cedar and almond butter. Smoke output leans moderate - enough to show off but won't fog up your patio. Ash holds tight in 1" segments, showing textbook Nicaraguan construction.
At the halfway mark, baking spices creep in - nutmeg mostly, with speculoos cookie vibes. The barrel-aging shows through as vanilla bean sweetness that's present but never cloying. Draw remains effortless despite the thick 56 ring gauge.
Last third brings caramelized banana notes I'd normally expect in a Maduro. Strength creeps up to medium territory, pairing nicely with morning coffee. No tar buildup even when nubbed, though the nicotine hit suggests stopping at 1.5" remaining.
Perfect for intermediate smokers graduating from Macanudos. The barrel-aging provides enough complexity to keep veterans engaged without overpowering newer palates. Bonus points for pairing versatility - works with everything from latte to light whiskey.
