Had a couple this evening. Damn good smokes. Of course, I am a Perdomo whore.
I'm going to have to side with Jonesy on this one. The ones I have had just tasted like burnt leaves.
Perdomo...
hmmmm.
One of the FOGs introduced me to the 'R' Maduro quite a while back and I have to say I really like them. I've also heard from more than one person here that I respect that the Lot 23 are really good, but haven't had one to try.
Other than that all the other Perdomo cigars I've had sucked dead donkey.
It does look like the company is making an effort to make stronger and better cigars, so I might have to start revisiting the line.
What about their Genuine Counterfeit Cubans?![]()
I have to say for the most part I agree with Jonesy on most of the Perdomo line. I smoked a couple of the Grand CRU last week (maduro and corojo) and they were ok, not good enough to buy a box. But. I did get a box of the Perdomo 2 maduros and for the money they are not bad for less than $4 each (price included a 10 box sampler).
Ken
What about their Genuine Counterfeit Cubans?![]()
I LOVE those. Corny name, yes, but my are they a good smoke. At least to me. I recommend them, plus you can get a 5er in various sizes for around $12 shipped from Mike's Cigars. Pretty good cheapie if you ask me.
What about their Genuine Counterfeit Cubans?![]()
What about their Genuine Counterfeit Cubans?![]()
Perdomo came out with the "pre-embargo gcc's (also tongue-in-cheek). Got a first run box of belis, and they were absolutely fantastic. They have since changed the band, and imho toned down the blend. Not the same cigar, which is too bad - cuz the originals were some of my all-time favorites.
What about their Genuine Counterfeit Cubans?![]()
Perdomo came out with the "pre-embargo gcc's (also tongue-in-cheek). Got a first run box of belis, and they were absolutely fantastic. They have since changed the band, and imho toned down the blend. Not the same cigar, which is too bad - cuz the originals were some of my all-time favorites.
When did you notice change in the cigar? I haven't smoked one of these since about '06. Has it been since then? I forgot all about them and recently stumbled across them for a good price online. I remember liking them alot! The pre-embargo gcc's are what I'm familar with, haven't had the other 'counterfeit cubans'.
I'm going to have to side with Jonesy on this one. The ones I have had just tasted like burnt leaves.