Perdomo Reserve, Champagne

[wrz0170]

Style: Champagne
Shape: Torpedo
Wrapper: Connecticut
Binder: Nicaragua
Filler: Nicaragua
Color: Light
Ring: 54
Length: 7

This was a gold color label and had Cabinet, La Tradicion Series "P". I am pretty sure this is the "champagne" when I tried to look it up on CI website. It was part of a sampler pack from CI B&M. On CI, this stick looks to be had in the $7.59 area. I am sure that price will vary. If I am off on the info, please let me know so I can re-edit.

It had a very nice prelight aroma. I cut about a quarter inch from the end and it was a clean cut with no unravelling. There was a slight wrapper blemish about two inches above the cap but it did not affect anything. I squeezed the foot gently and it bounced right back.

The draw was perfect and had thick smoke from the draw. Even my fiance' remarked that the aroma from the smoke was rather pleasant. The burn was even and it had tight, light gray ashes.

The taste for me didn't kick in until about 1/4 done. That was a litle perplexing, but ok. But once it did, it was really good. Mild but had a complexity about it. I cannot put my finger on it (or should I say, my palette!) The taste stayed with you for a bit afterward and it had you craving for more. I guess that is a good thing!

It went very well with Korbels Brandy. Korbels is one of those cheap, hidden gems. Brandy for me used to be a little on the bitter, harsh side. Korbels can be had for about $10 a bottle and it's real smooth and even better on the rocks. It went well with this Perdomo and I am sure it will do good for others.

I am by far no expert, but I would recommend it for that after dinner drink experience. I will be looking for more of these.

Thanks for looking at my review!

 

[MJL]

Ver nice review. I have smoked a number of these in the last few years. My experiences totally conincide with those posted in the review. I consider these cigars to be the best of the cigars produced by Perdomo. For my particular tastes I felt this cigar was too mild to the point that I began to get bored with it. I know that is weird comment to make but that is what comes to my mind when I smoke these. I have about 30-40 of the Champagnes under my belt now.

 

[Brickhouse]

Thanks for the review, I'm pounding one of these tonight. I look forward to it.

 

[nfulton]

The champagne line is the only Perdomo that I can stomach. Went through a box last summer and found them to be consistant with fewer wrapper problems than the rest of Perdomo's products.

 

[wrz0170]

Ver nice review. I have smoked a number of these in the last few years. My experiences totally conincide with those posted in the review. I consider these cigars to be the best of the cigars produced by Perdomo. For my particular tastes I felt this cigar was too mild to the point that I began to get bored with it. I know that is weird comment to make but that is what comes to my mind when I smoke these. I have about 30-40 of the Champagnes under my belt now.

I will be adding a few of these to my line up as funds allow. I enjoyed the smoke, especially with the Korbels.

Brickhouse: How did you like it?

 

[Brickhouse]

wrz0170,

Ended up smoking a Castle Hall because I wanted the Perdomo to sit in the Humi another day. I pulled it out and I don't think it was ready. I wanted to be sure I gave it a fair shake, so I put it back.

I'll definetly be smoking it tonight though, I owe you feedback.

 

[Brickhouse]

wrz0170,

Ok, smoked this bad boy tonight and here's my take as promised.

Now here's your warning. I don't in anyway consider myself at a level where I can pinpoint certain tastes or levels of any cigar, but hey, like anyone else, I can tell you what I did and didn't like about it in my own opinion. So here goes.

Prelit - Construction was decent though there was a cut in the wrapper at the foot and a break about a 1/4in down. Nice aroma. Had a break in the wrapper upon cutting, but that could've been my own damn fault, noobishness.

Draw - Way too loose for my tastes. Barely any resistance at all and actually made getting a good light difficult at first. This would improve though.

Burn - Great burn after it was fired up. I smoked this bad boy all the way down to my fingertips and it never once took off on me, very worry free smoke. Not too fast but a bit quicker than I had hoped. Maybe I should have left it in the Humi another day though.

Taste - Little bit strong for me at least in the beginning, but it settled down as it went. After the first 1/4 it really got settled and did me well. Not experienced enough to pick out the hints of this and that, but I thought it had some sweetness to it.

Overall - The pregame wasn't too impressive and the 1st quarter was just ok. But it came back in the last half to squeek out a win. Very decent smoke in my humble opinion.

- Wyatt

 

[CasaSoho]

Spot on reviews above, pick one up if you're reading this and haven't tried it. A lunchtime favorite of mine. :thumbs:

 

[wrz0170]

wrz0170,

Ok, smoked this bad boy tonight and here's my take as promised.

Now here's your warning. I don't in anyway consider myself at a level where I can pinpoint certain tastes or levels of any cigar, but hey, like anyone else, I can tell you what I did and didn't like about it in my own opinion. So here goes.

Prelit - Construction was decent though there was a cut in the wrapper at the foot and a break about a 1/4in down. Nice aroma. Had a break in the wrapper upon cutting, but that could've been my own damn fault, noobishness.

Draw - Way too loose for my tastes. Barely any resistance at all and actually made getting a good light difficult at first. This would improve though.

Burn - Great burn after it was fired up. I smoked this bad boy all the way down to my fingertips and it never once took off on me, very worry free smoke. Not too fast but a bit quicker than I had hoped. Maybe I should have left it in the Humi another day though.

Taste - Little bit strong for me at least in the beginning, but it settled down as it went. After the first 1/4 it really got settled and did me well. Not experienced enough to pick out the hints of this and that, but I thought it had some sweetness to it.

Overall - The pregame wasn't too impressive and the 1st quarter was just ok. But it came back in the last half to squeek out a win. Very decent smoke in my humble opinion.

- Wyatt

Brick,

You definitely experienced what I experienced. The first quarter was like, oh hum. Then the flavor kicked in and it was a pleasant surprise.

If I happen across a few...... :thumbs:

How's it going over there? I did the first one in '90~'91. I certainly don't envy you. Stay safe brother.

William

 

[Brickhouse]

Thanks for the thoughts bro, I wasn't here for the first so I can't compare. But you know how it is, take it day by day. The smokes keep me sane, and allow a lot of the stress to melt away.

 

[wrz0170]

Thanks for the thoughts bro, I wasn't here for the first so I can't compare. But you know how it is, take it day by day. The smokes keep me sane, and allow a lot of the stress to melt away.

Amen bro. I see you have an addy in your profile, cool......... :thumbs:

 

[wrz0170]

Funny we are talking about Perdomo. I just got this in an email advertisement tonite:

Tabacalera Perdomo Rolling Event

Friday, May 5th
12pm - 8pm


Come join us in beautiful, downtown historic Bethlehem as we welcome Nick Perdomo and company for a day-long rolling event. Sit back and enjoy a freshly rolled Perdomo handmade, while hobnobbing with the man himself, Nick Perdomo. Also, don't forget to take advantage of some exciting 1-day only deals on Perdomo cigars!

We've decided to add a little more sizzle to the steak...so, like Barry Bonds, the freebies have been juiced up a bit:

Buy any 10 qualifying Perdomo cigars and receive 4 more Perdomo cigars, free!
Buy 1 box of La Tradicion Perdomo Reserve or ESV '91 and receive 15 more Perdomo cigars, free!
Buy 1 chest of Edicion de Silvio and receive a Perdomo Wide World 20-Cigar Mega-Sampler and Perdomo Pride 4-finger ashtray, free!

* Qualifying Perdomo cigars include any La Tradicion Perdomo Reserve, Perdomo ESV '91 or Edicion de Silvio cigar.

** The Tabacalera Perdomo Mega-Sampler includes 20 cigars: 4 each of Perdomo Reserve Champagne, Perdomo Reserve Cameroon, Legends by Perdomo, Signature Collection and Slow-Aged.

 

[Wurm]

Funny we are talking about Perdomo. I just got this in an email advertisement tonite:

Tabacalera Perdomo Rolling Event

Friday, May 5th
12pm - 8pm


Come join us in beautiful, downtown historic Bethlehem as we welcome Nick Perdomo and company for a day-long rolling event. Sit back and enjoy a freshly rolled Perdomo handmade, while hobnobbing with the man himself, Nick Perdomo. Also, don't forget to take advantage of some exciting 1-day only deals on Perdomo cigars!

We've decided to add a little more sizzle to the steak...so, like Barry Bonds, the freebies have been juiced up a bit:

Buy any 10 qualifying Perdomo cigars and receive 4 more Perdomo cigars, free!
Buy 1 box of La Tradicion Perdomo Reserve or ESV '91 and receive 15 more Perdomo cigars, free!
Buy 1 chest of Edicion de Silvio and receive a Perdomo Wide World 20-Cigar Mega-Sampler and Perdomo Pride 4-finger ashtray, free!

* Qualifying Perdomo cigars include any La Tradicion Perdomo Reserve, Perdomo ESV '91 or Edicion de Silvio cigar.

** The Tabacalera Perdomo Mega-Sampler includes 20 cigars: 4 each of Perdomo Reserve Champagne, Perdomo Reserve Cameroon, Legends by Perdomo, Signature Collection and Slow-Aged.

Are you going to go? I loved Bethlehem PA as a kid, my parents used to take use there every Christmas (I'm from chester county PA from the not so little anymore town of Exton.) Sure like to go back and visit now that I know CI is there.

 

[wrz0170]

Funny we are talking about Perdomo. I just got this in an email advertisement tonite:

Tabacalera Perdomo Rolling Event

Friday, May 5th
12pm - 8pm


Come join us in beautiful, downtown historic Bethlehem as we welcome Nick Perdomo and company for a day-long rolling event. Sit back and enjoy a freshly rolled Perdomo handmade, while hobnobbing with the man himself, Nick Perdomo. Also, don't forget to take advantage of some exciting 1-day only deals on Perdomo cigars!

We've decided to add a little more sizzle to the steak...so, like Barry Bonds, the freebies have been juiced up a bit:

Buy any 10 qualifying Perdomo cigars and receive 4 more Perdomo cigars, free!
Buy 1 box of La Tradicion Perdomo Reserve or ESV '91 and receive 15 more Perdomo cigars, free!
Buy 1 chest of Edicion de Silvio and receive a Perdomo Wide World 20-Cigar Mega-Sampler and Perdomo Pride 4-finger ashtray, free!

* Qualifying Perdomo cigars include any La Tradicion Perdomo Reserve, Perdomo ESV '91 or Edicion de Silvio cigar.

** The Tabacalera Perdomo Mega-Sampler includes 20 cigars: 4 each of Perdomo Reserve Champagne, Perdomo Reserve Cameroon, Legends by Perdomo, Signature Collection and Slow-Aged.

Are you going to go? I loved Bethlehem PA as a kid, my parents used to take use there every Christmas (I'm from chester county PA from the not so little anymore town of Exton.) Sure like to go back and visit now that I know CI is there.

Yeah, I think I am going to go. Sounds like a good time. Not sure of the time yet though. How about you?

 

[Wurm]

Funny we are talking about Perdomo. I just got this in an email advertisement tonite:

Tabacalera Perdomo Rolling Event

Friday, May 5th
12pm - 8pm


Come join us in beautiful, downtown historic Bethlehem as we welcome Nick Perdomo and company for a day-long rolling event. Sit back and enjoy a freshly rolled Perdomo handmade, while hobnobbing with the man himself, Nick Perdomo. Also, don't forget to take advantage of some exciting 1-day only deals on Perdomo cigars!

We've decided to add a little more sizzle to the steak...so, like Barry Bonds, the freebies have been juiced up a bit:

Buy any 10 qualifying Perdomo cigars and receive 4 more Perdomo cigars, free!
Buy 1 box of La Tradicion Perdomo Reserve or ESV '91 and receive 15 more Perdomo cigars, free!
Buy 1 chest of Edicion de Silvio and receive a Perdomo Wide World 20-Cigar Mega-Sampler and Perdomo Pride 4-finger ashtray, free!

* Qualifying Perdomo cigars include any La Tradicion Perdomo Reserve, Perdomo ESV '91 or Edicion de Silvio cigar.

** The Tabacalera Perdomo Mega-Sampler includes 20 cigars: 4 each of Perdomo Reserve Champagne, Perdomo Reserve Cameroon, Legends by Perdomo, Signature Collection and Slow-Aged.

Are you going to go? I loved Bethlehem PA as a kid, my parents used to take use there every Christmas (I'm from chester county PA from the not so little anymore town of Exton.) Sure like to go back and visit now that I know CI is there.

Yeah, I think I am going to go. Sounds like a good time. Not sure of the time yet though. How about you?

lol considering I now live in Grafenwöhr Germany (and have done so for the last 21 years) I doubt it. I am planning on going to Munich to AVO's autograph signing next month though

 

[wrz0170]

Funny we are talking about Perdomo. I just got this in an email advertisement tonite:

Tabacalera Perdomo Rolling Event

Friday, May 5th
12pm - 8pm


Come join us in beautiful, downtown historic Bethlehem as we welcome Nick Perdomo and company for a day-long rolling event. Sit back and enjoy a freshly rolled Perdomo handmade, while hobnobbing with the man himself, Nick Perdomo. Also, don't forget to take advantage of some exciting 1-day only deals on Perdomo cigars!

We've decided to add a little more sizzle to the steak...so, like Barry Bonds, the freebies have been juiced up a bit:

Buy any 10 qualifying Perdomo cigars and receive 4 more Perdomo cigars, free!
Buy 1 box of La Tradicion Perdomo Reserve or ESV '91 and receive 15 more Perdomo cigars, free!
Buy 1 chest of Edicion de Silvio and receive a Perdomo Wide World 20-Cigar Mega-Sampler and Perdomo Pride 4-finger ashtray, free!

* Qualifying Perdomo cigars include any La Tradicion Perdomo Reserve, Perdomo ESV '91 or Edicion de Silvio cigar.

** The Tabacalera Perdomo Mega-Sampler includes 20 cigars: 4 each of Perdomo Reserve Champagne, Perdomo Reserve Cameroon, Legends by Perdomo, Signature Collection and Slow-Aged.

Are you going to go? I loved Bethlehem PA as a kid, my parents used to take use there every Christmas (I'm from chester county PA from the not so little anymore town of Exton.) Sure like to go back and visit now that I know CI is there.

Yeah, I think I am going to go. Sounds like a good time. Not sure of the time yet though. How about you?

lol considering I now live in Grafenwöhr Germany (and have done so for the last 21 years) I doubt it. I am planning on going to Munich to AVO's autograph signing next month though

LOL, yeah, I guess that would be a heck of a trip.....I'm probably going to go to see what it's all about. Should be fun.