Perdomo Lot 23 Robusto

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The Perdomo Lot 23 is an incredible value that rivals the finest Connecticut wrapper cigars at a fraction of the price.
In 2000, Nick Perdomo planted an experimental crop of tobacco on a small plot of land appropriately named Lot 23. It is here that the golden tobacco leaves of Lot 23 were harvested for extended fermentation. When the tobacco was ready for blending, Nick was shocked to find that the cigar did not blend well with foreign tobaccos, but rather was ideal when blended with tobacco from the same field.
The resulting Lot 23 cigar is composed of 100% puro tobacco from one field in Esteli. Medium bodied with a silky Connecticut seed wrapper, this creamy cigar has hints of woods and nuts that culminate into one of the best-balanced Nicaraguan cigars on the market. At the RTDA tradeshow, Cigar.com aficionados ranked the Lot 23 as one of their top 5 picks for “best new release in 2006.”
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Size - Robusto 5x50
Wrapper - Connecticut
Price - $4.25

This is a solidly rolled robusto with a uniform bunching. The wrapper is a muddy yellowish brown with several prominent veins. Not quite as smooth and light as your typical Connecticut wrapper, which I’m not a big fan of. The band is a subtle tan and brown with a picture of a tobacco barn, topped by Perdomo with Lot 23 and Esteli Nicaragua on the bottom.

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The well applied cap snipped easily. The cigar had a sweet tobacco prelight aroma and the initial draw provided a sweet tobacco taste.

The initial puffs were very woody with a pepper kick. Not overbearing but very pronounced. The draw and smoke volume were both very good.

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The cigar burns straight but produced a striated light gray ash that fell off in my lap at 1/4”. The smoke has a nice quality to it. Its fairly thick and coating, which is a plus in my book.

Entering the 2nd third, the woody flavor is still pronounced, but the pepper tones have faded. The cigar is fairly one dimensional so far, but the taste is rich and not boring. Midway through I’m getting that zesty flavor I get from Evelios.

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The finish is medium length and provides a rich woody flavor with some cofffee notes and underlying pepper. The aroma is nothing special but inoffensive and straight forward.

The final 3rd, the smoke got a bit hot and harsh, but not too bad. Not being a Perdomo fan, this cigar was a pleasant surprise and the best Perdomo I've had to date.

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These can be had in a box of 20 for around $76.95.
 
I just had one of these last night. I agree that they are about as tasty as any Conneticuit I've had and burn super straight. Also, the smoke is THICK! However, they do tend to get hot and bitter near the end.

:tu:tu for a cheap good smoke
 
I agree, in March I came across a web site where the owner of a retail store periodically puts out a video and recommended the Perdomo Lot 23 for the reasons you mentioned. Purchased a box the same day, the out outlet store was also offering a bonus of Lot 23 Churchill Mad. 5 pac included in the deal. Thanks for review, and reminder, now have the urge to fire one up this evening. :tu
 
I really hate to admit it, but I agree that these are pretty good smokes for the money. Otherwise, I'm not a Perdomo fan at all.
 
Great review. I love the Lot 23's. But seriously where can I get a box for $55???? I can only find them for between 80 and 90.
 
About least expensive I have been able to find, if include the bonus 5 pak, bestcigarprice has them ranging from $90 for the Belicoso 5X54 (bonus + box of 20); to $77 (bonus + box of 20) for the Robusto 5X50. If recall, checkout does not indicate whether or not the item is in stock, when it comes time to order I will likely call to confirm. :ss
 
Great review! I really like the lot 23 line. One of my go to cigars is the lot 23 maduro. As to price for a box. You can find them around on sale at places like nice cigar and cheapcigars for around $69-72 from time to time. Just google them and wait for the deal. "Wait for it!"
 
I have smoked a couple of these and thought they were good. Not great but a good solid smoke.

Thanks for the review.
 
JGIORD said:
When they're in stock :tu
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mikeyp4 said:
Great review. I love the Lot 23's. But seriously where can I get a box for $55???? I can only find them for between 80 and 90.
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The Party Source. Call 866-78CIGAR. They are in stock, just bought a box last week. I don't know how much it is with shipping, but they are listed at $55.25 on the website. Always call the store for the 'real' price (although I think thats what it is if you call anyways) :tu
 
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The first and only one of these I smoked had a distinct metal taste that I just couldn't get over. I've never tasted metal in a cigar before. I'm hoping the maduro I've got resting is going to be better or I'm writing these off.
 
I bought a 5'er of these form CBid a few months a go and I burned through them really fast. So, when I went to try the Maduros, which I prefer, I bought 2 5'ers. Still not enough. I've been trying to find a reasonably priced box for a while.

I'll think I'll The Party Source mentioned previously. Thanks for the info. :tu
 
I love the lot 23's...great stick for the $$. My very first box of cigars I bought was the Lot 23 beli (nat) As they rested in my humidor, they kept getting better and better. I smoked the last one about 6-8 months after buying them and it was GREAT! That initial harshness you usually get during the first half inch of the stick was completely gone. I would imagine these being amazing with a year or two of age on them...but I don't think I could hold off smoking them for that long :D


BTW...nice review :tu
 
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