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Why I like Perdomo...by the Cigar Savant
Recently I had an opportunity to sit down with Al Argenti from
Tabacalera Perdomo and sample their new line, Perdomo Reserve
Champagne. Not being a fan of mild cigars, I cut and lit this robusto
with some trepidation. A big, fat robusto measuring in at 54 x 5, The
cigar comes in a unique yellow/orange cellophane roughly the color of
an almost ripe pumpkin.
The surface of the wrapper itself was
beautiful. A silky smooth Connecticut shade wrapper, it was well
constructed with nary a vein and no visible seems in the overlay of
the wrapper leaf. The cap was also seamless and cut easily with my
Xikar. The draw was just a hair to the loose side of perfect, and it
lit easily with my Colibri. An easy pull produced clouds of thick
white smoke, annoying a couple non-smoking lottery customers. I mean,
if you don't smoke cigars, don't buy your tickets in a cigar store!
Duh! Anyway, I digress.
This is an interesting cigar. Definitely milder than my preferred
smokes, but with a rich, full flavor that wasn't overpowering. Cigar
Aficionado says this cigar has a vanilla flavor with hints of licorice
and leather. I didn't taste any boots or Twizzlers, I mean really.
What I can attest to is that this is a creamy smooth cigar that is
easy to smoke. It never went out, and the burn was even all the way
to the end.
According to Al, the filler is Nicaraugan tobacco aged for five
years. I couldn't believe strong Nicaraguan tobacco could be so
mellow, but time had done it well.
This cigar will appeal to smokers who like a mild cigar, and I think
smokers like me who enjoy a more full-bodied stogie will find these
can fit the bill as well. Stop by soon and pick up your Perdomo
Champagne!
Do you have a cigar-related question you'd like answered? Send your
question to jb@memphistobacco.com
Posted by Richard Alley at May 6, 2005 03:09 PM