Cigar: Perdomo Habano MaduroOrigin: Nicaragua
Length: 5.00
Ring: 52
Strength: Medium-Full
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Maduro
Binder: Nicaraguan
Filler: Nicaraguan
Shape: RobustoPurchased: New Manchester Cigars in Douglasville, GA
When: July 13, 2008, 2:30 p.m. (on the Lord’s day)
Where: Dave’s Study
Environment: Air conditioned down to 72 degrees
Beverage: Diet Dr. Pepper
Lighter: Cedar Sleeve
Cut: Old Plastic Double-G
This little Nicaraguan Maduro is one that my wife surprised me with from her last trip to Douglasville.
Upon pre light inspection I notice the ornate banding. High marks for good Dépêche mode. Once naked I see the wrapper which is rich, dark, and slightly oily. The most pleasurable portion of the pre light was smelling the unlit tobacco. It was the fragrance of chocolate and sweet tobacco.
Once I finished the toasting process I found the draw to be free. It started out in the medium range of body and held that range throughout. The immediate flavor was a refined classic Maduro sweet and chocolaty with a creamy finish.
As the tasting went on I determined the base flavors to be very complex. The primary focal point remained the naturally sweet Maduro wrapper with secondary flavors of mild black peppers. It also seemed to maintain a mild fruit flavor which was not citrusy or sweet. It was almost a leafy essence (not a taste but more of a palate memory).
This was overall a fun and relaxing smoke. At $5 per stick I may not buy a box but will certainly try the Perdomo again from time to time.
1 comment:
I give you extremely high marks for using the term Dépêche mode.
Wow! What a fantastic looking cigar. And your review sure makes it sound good as well. I'm not familiar at all with this stogie, but next time I get to do a little shopping I'm going to look for a stick.
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