Perdomo 10th Anniversary

Step‑by‑step tasting notes on the Epicure (6 x 54) with clear progression from toasted cedar and earth to heavier toast and pepper later — includes sizes details and a candid take on when the cigar shows more Nicaraguan character.

A practical tasting that highlights the Champagne’s distinctive bourbon barrel‑tinted Connecticut wrapper and the sweet, creamy opening it delivers. The review tracks the cigar’s progression through cedar and nut notes into a mildly peppered finish while noting construction and presentation.

A thorough tasting that opens on caramel and molasses sweetness before moving into roasted‑nut and cedar territory with a steady, light spice underpinning. The review pays close attention to draw, retrohale character and how the flavor profile evolves through the cigar’s thirds.

This review emphasizes the Champagne’s elegant presentation and steady construction while describing a flavor arc from cream and cedar to pronounced roasted‑nut and pepper notes. It also places the line in a value context, noting price relative to the flavor and strength it delivers.

halfwheel’s piece documents the Maduro’s six‑year Cuban‑seed Nicaraguan tobaccos and the wrapper’s extended bourbon‑barrel finishing, then links those choices to texture and sweetness. The writeup emphasizes box‑pressed mouthfeel, steady smoke output and tasting notes that skew toward dark cocoa, espresso and baking spice.

A close look at the Epicure (Toro) that covers blend specifics, factory origin, and the six‑size box‑pressed rollout, with tasting notes emphasizing the bourbon‑tempered wrapper sweetness, cedar/earth core, and how spice builds through the smoke. The review also assesses construction and packaging, helping readers understand how the box‑press affects draw and smoke weight.

Covers the July 2020 introduction of the box‑pressed Sun Grown, specifying the six‑year Cuban‑seed tobaccos and the roughly 10‑month bourbon barrel finish on the wrapper, then walks through tasting notes that highlight cedar, earth, spice and the added sweetness. Useful for context on pricing, sizes, and how Perdomo positioned the Sun Grown within the 10th Anniversary family.

A team tasting of the Robusto that gives granular pre‑light and early‑draw observations, then tracks flavor transitions from cedar and baking spice into a thicker, darker coffee and chocolate profile with a perceptible bourbon sweetness. The review pays attention to construction, mouthfeel, and how the box‑press shapes smoke density.

A blind panel assessment of the Epicure that emphasizes appearance and the effectiveness of the soft box press, while cataloging dominant notes of barnyard/earth, coffee, cocoa and a clear bourbon‑style sweetness. The piece aggregates multiple tasters’ scores and observations, offering a consensus view of construction and flavor balance.