Nabinger16
09-06-2007, 11:44 PM
This is my first review so please keep in mind I have a rookie palette.... well here goes.
Perdomo Reserve Champagne "X" Torpedo (7X54)
Wrapper/ Construction: USA/ Conn. shade - Light golden brown, construction appears flawless, there was no prominent veining noted. It felt solid in my hand, but had a good sponginess when lightly squeezed.
Prelight: The foot had a nice sweet smell that reminded me a little of molasses, I cut the head and took a nice long draw. The cigar had a pleasant creamy sweet tobacco flavor, and the draw was excellent. When I lit the cigar, it took to the flame really well with a nice easy; even light.
First Third: Just as expected the Perdomo started with a mild creamy taste and a notable sweet oak taste. The draw was excellent allowing for ample thick smoke. Once the cigar got a good run going, it proved to have an even burn that held throughout the cigar. The ash seemed a little thin, and tended to only hold for about an inch before it would drop off on its own.
Second Third: The second third reveled a flavor that reminded me of buttered toast, but it still had hints of sweetness to it. The sweetness still reminded me of molasses. The hints oak flavor wasn't there so much, but maybe a little bit still.
Last Third: The last third didn't really show a whole lot of change from the second third. The hints of molasses I was tasting seemed to subside. The most notable part of the last third was just before I laid the cigar to rest, a definite cocoa taste came through.
This was the first Perdomo Reserve Champagne I have smoked, and overall I considered the cigar very enjoyable. It lasted about on one hour and fifteen minutes. To me it was a mild to medium bodied cigar that had some very prominent flavor notes to it. I am defiantly looking forward to trying it again. I paid $9.25 for it at my local B&M, but they are more known for their large selction than low prices.
And that is it folks, my first cigar review. Let me know what you think.
Trent
Perdomo Reserve Champagne "X" Torpedo (7X54)
Wrapper/ Construction: USA/ Conn. shade - Light golden brown, construction appears flawless, there was no prominent veining noted. It felt solid in my hand, but had a good sponginess when lightly squeezed.
Prelight: The foot had a nice sweet smell that reminded me a little of molasses, I cut the head and took a nice long draw. The cigar had a pleasant creamy sweet tobacco flavor, and the draw was excellent. When I lit the cigar, it took to the flame really well with a nice easy; even light.
First Third: Just as expected the Perdomo started with a mild creamy taste and a notable sweet oak taste. The draw was excellent allowing for ample thick smoke. Once the cigar got a good run going, it proved to have an even burn that held throughout the cigar. The ash seemed a little thin, and tended to only hold for about an inch before it would drop off on its own.
Second Third: The second third reveled a flavor that reminded me of buttered toast, but it still had hints of sweetness to it. The sweetness still reminded me of molasses. The hints oak flavor wasn't there so much, but maybe a little bit still.
Last Third: The last third didn't really show a whole lot of change from the second third. The hints of molasses I was tasting seemed to subside. The most notable part of the last third was just before I laid the cigar to rest, a definite cocoa taste came through.
This was the first Perdomo Reserve Champagne I have smoked, and overall I considered the cigar very enjoyable. It lasted about on one hour and fifteen minutes. To me it was a mild to medium bodied cigar that had some very prominent flavor notes to it. I am defiantly looking forward to trying it again. I paid $9.25 for it at my local B&M, but they are more known for their large selction than low prices.
And that is it folks, my first cigar review. Let me know what you think.
Trent