Leafy Times » Perdomo Lot 23 Belicoso (5.7 X 54)

I’ve been a fan of Perdomo ever since my early obsession with the ISOMs. I’ve thought there was unappreciated magic behind this company and their cigars. It also helped that PR Cigar is Solon, OH carries nearly every single Perdomo cigar out there.

The Lot 23’s are named after one of Perdomo’s farms in Nicaragua. The tobacco was grown in 2000, harvested in 2001, and fermented and aged till this year. It’s obviously a limited run cigar.

Construction is great. The belicoso has a sharp taper to it. No burn or draw issues. Flavor is distinctly Nicaraguan with a robust spice. Hints of cinnamon and grass. Finish is a little bitter but creamy too. This is a complex smoke, which I truly am starting to appreciate in finer cigars. So many cigars are ‘One Note Sambas‘ and the cigars like this Lot 23 that are more like a symphony are really starting to separate themselves from the pack.

Overall, this was a fine stick. For $5, it’s one of the best Perdomo’s they currently offer.

LT Rating: 8.0 / 10