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Perdomo 10th Anniversary Champagne Connecticut

  Aficionado Knowledge:


Country of Origin: Nicaragua
Company: Tabacalera Perdomo
Release Date: 07/29/2022
Production: Regular
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut
Binder: Nicaragua (Cuban-Seed)
Filler: Nicaragua (Cuban-Seed)
MSRP: $9.99-12.99


Real time review:
    The unlit foot of the cigar smells sweetly of molasses and fresh wheat. The body of the cigar is tan in color with tight uniform veins in the wrapper. The initial draw after the foot is properly toasted is strange. It is considerably deeper and more bitter than the unlit profile would suggest. A mild tannic bitterness reminiscent of toasted walnuts and almonds overpowers a slightly sugar cane note as one draws from the cigar. The flavor is quite uniform throughout the draw. Perdomo claims this cigar has a rich spiciness with a powerful oak note followed by a finish of cream and cedar. I find that the tannic wood note presents closer to walnuts than to oak. As the flavor settles on the palate, I do notice that a hint of that cream finish does present itself along with the cedar. By no means are those notes strong nor a main contender for the overall flavor of the cigar, however, I will give Perdomo credit where credit is due. The Champagne Connecticut has a mild to medium body that feels appropriate to its bittersweet flavor. The smoke is noticeably richer than I would expect for the price point and synergistically deepens the bittersweet flavor of the cigar.
    Moving into the second third of the cigar, I notice that the cigar begins to develop, losing its walnut flavor for that richer spice and oak note that was promised in Perdomo's marketing. The evolution of flavor is gradual, and the transition is seamless. As the cigar evolves it also loses the ending sugar and cream note for a darker molasses finish. The cigar has a respectable ash stack. I have noticed that the wrapper tends to curl away from the cigar, making the ember trail behind the rest of the ash stack. Luckily, this does not seem to affect the cigars overall performance and the cigar maintains itself well with barely any touch ups or extra effort. The retrohale of the cigar is bright, contrasting strongly with the flavor of the cigar thus far. The retrohale consists of cedar and white pepper, unless accustomed and prepared for it, the retrohale is quite jarring. Once prepared though, the retrohale adds to flavor profile and awakens the senses, opening up the palate to better experience those darker and less distinct notes.
    The final third of the cigar is quite deeper and richer than the previous thirds. Perdomo's Champagne Connecticut settles well into its body. The promised oak note finally presents itself as the main theme to the cigar. The cigars smoke becomes noticeably richer and thicker, giving it a smooth and velvet like feel on the tongue. In the end that oak pepper note is extenuated with a hint of white pepper undercut with a light cream sweetness. The evolution is everything that Perdomo promised in their marketing, and I am happy to say that they did not overexaggerate the Champagne's Connecticut's appeal.

Closing thoughts:
     I was deeply skeptical in regards to the Champagne Connecticut's flavor notes and the promises made in Perdomo's marketing. Fortunately for me, this cigar is complex and is well crafted. I think that this cigar is well suited to more experienced cigar enthusiasts who know what they are getting themselves into. I would recommend this cigar be drunk with a high rye bourbon or a dark roast coffee with a bit of cream and sugar.

90/100.
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