Perdomo Champagne 10th Anniversary (FreeMar24)

[begoodplz]

Returning to where my cigar journey began, I recently decided to reacquaint myself with the Perdomo Champagne 10th Anniversary in its Robusto vitola, a cigar that holds the distinction of being the very first I ever smoked. This cigar was stored at 65% RH and 65°F. I approached this session with a mix of nostalgia and curiosity, wondering how my palate has evolved over the years.

The draw of the cigar was impeccable—wide open and inviting, a harbinger of the quality and consistency Perdomo is known for. The pre-light draw gave me notes of espresso and sweet cream. As the smoke progressed, I was greeted by a familiar profile: creamy, smooth, sweet, with a subtle peppery undertone that added just the right amount of complexity to the light-bodied flavor. However, what caught me off guard this time around was the cigar's nicotine strength. Despite its gentle flavors, the Perdomo Champagne packed a significant nicotine punch, a characteristic I hadn't noticed or perhaps didn't remember from my days starting in this hobby.

Reflecting on this experience, I find it intriguing how one's smoking journey can evolve. The same cigar that once introduced me to the world of cigars has now offered me a new perspective, highlighting nuances I hadn't appreciated before. It's a testament to the depth and complexity of cigar smoking as a hobby—how a single stick can be both a beginner's entry point and a (slightly) seasoned smoker's rediscovery. I must have smoked dozens of these sticks in the past when my palette detected nothing but "smoke". While the unexpected nicotine intensity left me thinking about how I managed this cigar in my early days, the overall experience was undeniably positive, reaffirming my appreciation for Perdomo's craftsmanship and consistency.

8.5/10

[Chibearsv]

Your review is very nice.  Imagine how much better it would be with some photos. 😁

[jazzboypro]

Perdomo is one of my favorite brands, try the 20th anniversary if you can.

[BrightonCorgi]

And I thought this was going to be a Champagne review.

[begoodplz]

17 hours ago, Chibearsv said:

Your review is very nice.  Imagine how much better it would be with some photos. 😁

Next time! I didn't think I would be writing a review, but here I am.

 

15 hours ago, jazzboypro said:

Perdomo is one of my favorite brands, try the 20th anniversary if you can.

Will do! I almost exclusively smoked Padron and Perdomo before finding Cubans.

[CigarCulture09]

10 hours ago, jazzboypro said:

Perdomo is one of my favorite brands, try the 20th anniversary if you can.

I smoke more Cubans than anything as they are my favourite but Nicaragua is producing some unbelievably incredible cigars. The Dominican Republic is as well. I started trying more New World cigars simply to further develop and educate my palate. The Perdomo 20th Anniversary Sun Grown was a good cigar. I enjoyed the 10th Anniversary Maduro as well.