CigarStone
For once, knowledge is making me poor!
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Perdomo cigars
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Welcome aboard bro! And,.....opinionated or not, we all love you! :thumbs:
With the exception of the Lot 23 I really haven't found any Perdomos that I like. Overall I find them to be too bland. Not necessarily lacking in flavor, but definitely not interesting smokes. I've tried a bunch, and they all pretty much are one-dimensional. I can even handle that in a cigar if the price point is right, but I find them to be a little over-priced for the overall experience.
Yojimbo
Brutish Nubber
I had been wanting to try, and received as a gift, an Edicion de Silvio. The first half of the smoke didn't impress me, and I even went as far as laying it in the ash tray and letting it burn out.
I've always had a hard time with the idea, but lately I've taken the philosophy that if I don't like a smoke, I'm not gonna continue to smoke it. So I had pretty much written it off. About 2 hours later my medicine had kicked in, and I'd poured my first whiskey since my surgery, so I decided to give it another shot, and re-lit it.
I must say that the difference in the first half and second half of that cigar was like night and day. I enjoyed the second half so much that I heated my fingers up off of the nub. The nub is still sitting in my ashtray and I've contemplated whether I let it go too soon or not.
As to whether I'd smoke more...they'd have to be gifted, and that doesn't happen often with that smoke. I just couldn't justify buying a cigar that I know I'm not going to like the first half of, lol.
I've always had a hard time with the idea, but lately I've taken the philosophy that if I don't like a smoke, I'm not gonna continue to smoke it. So I had pretty much written it off. About 2 hours later my medicine had kicked in, and I'd poured my first whiskey since my surgery, so I decided to give it another shot, and re-lit it.
I must say that the difference in the first half and second half of that cigar was like night and day. I enjoyed the second half so much that I heated my fingers up off of the nub. The nub is still sitting in my ashtray and I've contemplated whether I let it go too soon or not.
As to whether I'd smoke more...they'd have to be gifted, and that doesn't happen often with that smoke. I just couldn't justify buying a cigar that I know I'm not going to like the first half of, lol.
Yojimbo
Brutish Nubber
Right there with ya brother. I used to religiously smoke Big Butt brand Mas Gordo. Then I got my hands on some much nicer smokes within 50 cents to a dollar in price difference, and had a hard time smoking the one lonely Bigg Butt in my humi. It just wasn't as enjoyable to me for the small difference in price. Still not bad as maybe a yard smoke, but when I'm sitting down at the end of the day for a nice, relaxing smoke, I can't do it.
souldog
OG Post-Whorer since 2008 bitches...
Ah yes...the OPERATIVE words in that sentence, LOL! IMO, Perdomo is pretty bland...JMHO.
KenM10759
New Member
While I prefer things like Ashton VSG, Padron '64's and '26's, Opus X and DPG Series JJ's and a lot of others, they're too much money for a guy like me who lights up 3-5 per day.
So, my everyday walkaround stick is the Perdomo Fresco Toro Mad. About a bundle a week of them. Sure, they get hot near the end and really need more fermenting time, but for the price I pay they're worth it to me. At the price point the Fresco is at, I don't expect (or get) the consistency of a good box of Padron. Lately, I was tiring of them, so I tried a box of the Lot 23 Mads.
Those were a lot better, for sure. Much more consistent taste, ash, etc. I liked them as my end-of-day smoke if I wasn't in the mood to hit my "high end" humidor. (I have a few of the $10 Perdomos in that bin of a hundred or so individuals.)
I just might go up to the Churchill size though, because when my supplier (Tobacco Haven, Brookline NH) ran out of the Toro Mads for the third time in six months, I tried them and liked them a little better. Same for the Torpedo, but even more money. I just didn't care for the CT shade of any size, as I think the Mad wrapper adds enough flavor to make them acceptable to my tastes (and still stay in budget.)
Overall, I can't find a better stick to replace the Fresco at that price point, so Perdomo has my business for now.
So, my everyday walkaround stick is the Perdomo Fresco Toro Mad. About a bundle a week of them. Sure, they get hot near the end and really need more fermenting time, but for the price I pay they're worth it to me. At the price point the Fresco is at, I don't expect (or get) the consistency of a good box of Padron. Lately, I was tiring of them, so I tried a box of the Lot 23 Mads.
Those were a lot better, for sure. Much more consistent taste, ash, etc. I liked them as my end-of-day smoke if I wasn't in the mood to hit my "high end" humidor. (I have a few of the $10 Perdomos in that bin of a hundred or so individuals.)
I just might go up to the Churchill size though, because when my supplier (Tobacco Haven, Brookline NH) ran out of the Toro Mads for the third time in six months, I tried them and liked them a little better. Same for the Torpedo, but even more money. I just didn't care for the CT shade of any size, as I think the Mad wrapper adds enough flavor to make them acceptable to my tastes (and still stay in budget.)
Overall, I can't find a better stick to replace the Fresco at that price point, so Perdomo has my business for now.
I would recommend trying the new Habano Corojo. If you like a big smoke, Nick makes a 6 x 60 Gordo that is worth every penny, very complex with a lot of age. I know some of you guys are down on Nick's product but his new lines have really stepped up.
Phil La Bondnao
Perseo Cigar Company "Roxor baby!"
Phil La Bondnao
Perseo Cigar Company "Roxor baby!"
CigarStone
For once, knowledge is making me poor!
I will say that hangin out at the B&M and getting the chance to smoke more Perdomo's, there are some of the new ones that are very good! The Reserve Maduro is excellent, and I think the QC issues of the past are gone as every Perdomo I have smoked recently has been flawless!
Edited to add......Come on Phil get your avatar up there! Are ya PC illiterate or what
Not Politically Correct illiterate but Personal Computer illiterate! I can show you how to load an Acid logo if you want
Edited to add......Come on Phil get your avatar up there! Are ya PC illiterate or what
Not Politically Correct illiterate but Personal Computer illiterate! I can show you how to load an Acid logo if you want 
TonyG
New Member
If I could add my rookie 10 cents worth.
I bought a bundle of various Perdomo samplers a while back. What I noticed that across the board, the taste was heavy in spicy flavour. However, as the smoke progressed, I found the taste settled down (if that is a proper description). The cigar itself burnt quite well.
In comparison to a Padron, I liked the Padron's better. A colleage of mine from work brought back a 5 pack of Corona's. I really enjoyed those.
I bought a bundle of various Perdomo samplers a while back. What I noticed that across the board, the taste was heavy in spicy flavour. However, as the smoke progressed, I found the taste settled down (if that is a proper description). The cigar itself burnt quite well.
In comparison to a Padron, I liked the Padron's better. A colleage of mine from work brought back a 5 pack of Corona's. I really enjoyed those.
Ok, I went back and revisited this cigar and I still like it. Priced around $5-$6 per cigar, I like the flavor profile and thoroughly enjoyed it. I'm not sure if you're still considering this, but tell the Perdomo family that this is a pretty good cigar.
MindRiot
Member
I smoked a lot 23 maduro today and it was a good cigar for the price, mild-medium with good flavor. If you look at other cigar boards or google Perdomo you will find a wide variety of opinions. From some people talking about Perdomo using dye on maduros (a few years back) to people down right loving them. I have met Nick a few times and he has always been nice and took the time to speak about his future products. I don't smoke a lot of Perdomo cigars because I typically smoke full body cigars from early AM to late PM, this morning was a change because I got up and did lawn work so I smoked a cuevee rouge and followed it with a lot 23 maduro. Both were good and looking back on it the lot 23 held its own and for the price (it was half the price) was a better cigar. just my 2 cents.
I've tried the Lot 23 and Habano in both wrappers. It was suprisingly better than I expected. A little more flavor than so,e of the other Perdomo products I've tried. I do plan on trying them again in the future, when things calm down with all the exciting new releases coming out this month and next.
Hmmm... I've smoked Lot 23 maduros that were torpedos. Isn't a torpedo technically a figurado? ???
As the only Perdomos I've had were the Lot 23 maddies and natties, I really don't think I can make a fair judgement on the line as a whole. I will say that the maduro shade 23's aren't a bad smoke by any means. Not exactly the best either, but definately make for a good change on occaison.
mac