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Habano Bourbon Barrel-Aged Connecticut

Perdomo Habano Bourbon Barrel-Aged Connecticut is a mild-medium strength cigar made in Nicaragua at Tabacalera Perdomo. It pairs Ecuadorian Connecticut (bourbon barrel-aged) wrapper; Cuban-seed Nicaraguan binder; Cuban-seed Nicaraguan filler. The catalog lists 6 sizes, from 4 × 38 to 7 × 54.

Maker
Perdomo
Wrapper
Ecuadorian Connecticut (bourbon barrel-aged)
Binder
Cuban-seed Nicaraguan
Filler
Cuban-seed Nicaraguan
Country
Nicaragua
Factory
Tabacalera Perdomo
Strength
mild-medium
Sizes
6 · 4 × 38 to 7 × 54

Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.

What it tastes like

what the wrapper usually brings

Perdomo Habano Bourbon Barrel-Aged Connecticut uses an Ecuadorian Connecticut (bourbon barrel-aged) wrapper. Connecticut shade wrappers tend toward cream, cedar, nuts and a light, smooth finish. That is the leaf's general character, not a tasting note for this cigar.

How to smoke it

rules of thumb
  • Time: plan on about 1 hour to 1 h 30 min for a 6-inch size.
  • When: Mild to medium: an easy daytime smoke and a gentle step up from a first cigar.
  • Pair with: coffee with cream, a light beer, or a sparkling wine.
  • Pace: about a puff a minute keeps it cool and lets the flavors change from third to third. Do not inhale.
  • Before lighting: cut just above the cap line, toast the foot evenly, and take a cold draw to check it.

Sizes

6 in the catalog

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Perdomo Habano Bourbon Barrel-Aged Connecticut questions

What does Perdomo Habano Bourbon Barrel-Aged Connecticut taste like?

Perdomo Habano Bourbon Barrel-Aged Connecticut uses an Ecuadorian Connecticut (bourbon barrel-aged) wrapper. Connecticut shade wrappers tend toward cream, cedar, nuts and a light, smooth finish. That is the leaf's general character, not a tasting note for this cigar; log a smoke in CigarMind to record your own.

How strong is Perdomo Habano Bourbon Barrel-Aged Connecticut?

Perdomo Habano Bourbon Barrel-Aged Connecticut is listed as mild-medium strength. Mild to medium: an easy daytime smoke and a gentle step up from a first cigar.

Is Perdomo Habano Bourbon Barrel-Aged Connecticut good for beginners?

Yes. It is listed as mild to mild-medium, which is where most smokers start. Smoke it slowly, a puff a minute or so, and do not inhale.

Where is Perdomo Habano Bourbon Barrel-Aged Connecticut made?

Perdomo Habano Bourbon Barrel-Aged Connecticut is made in Nicaragua at Tabacalera Perdomo, according to manufacturer and trade sources.

What wrapper does Perdomo Habano Bourbon Barrel-Aged Connecticut use?

Perdomo Habano Bourbon Barrel-Aged Connecticut uses an Ecuadorian Connecticut (bourbon barrel-aged) wrapper over a Cuban-seed Nicaraguan binder, with Cuban-seed Nicaraguan filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.

What sizes does Perdomo Habano Bourbon Barrel-Aged Connecticut come in?

The CigarMind catalog lists 6 sizes: Habanito (4 × 38), Robusto (5 × 54), Epicure (6 × 54), Torpedo (6½ × 54), Churchill (7 × 54) and Gordo (6 × 60). Each size has its own page with the full blend.

How long does it take to smoke Perdomo Habano Bourbon Barrel-Aged Connecticut?

For a 6-inch size, plan on about 1 hour to 1 h 30 min. That is a rule of thumb of 10 to 15 minutes per inch at a relaxed pace, a puff about once a minute.

What drink goes with Perdomo Habano Bourbon Barrel-Aged Connecticut?

With a Connecticut shade wrapper, common pairings are coffee with cream, a light beer, or a sparkling wine. Match the drink's weight to the cigar's: lighter drinks for milder cigars, darker spirits for fuller ones.

What cigars are similar to Perdomo Habano Bourbon Barrel-Aged Connecticut?

Cigars with a similar build include RoMa Craft Intemperance EC XVIII, Drew Estate ACID Blue and Southern Draw Rose of Sharon. They share Connecticut shade wrapper, mild-medium strength, made in Nicaragua. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.