Perdomo Lot 23 (Maduro Belicoso) Review

[Badmamajama]

I believe I am in the correct forum for this review...

Well this is my first and if it is done incorrectly I would love to be corrected, I take criticism very well. Now Onward...

Tonight was the first time I had smoked this brand of cigar, the Perdomo Lot 23. I purchased it upon the suggestion of the local Shoppe keep; he stated that it was "A 5 dollar cigar that smoked like a 20 dollar cigar." I was mildly impressed and intrigued, so I purchased the Maduro Belicoso and the Natural Toro.

Upon lighting the cigar I was greeted with a very earthy aroma with a mild undertone of spice at the back of the throat. Following that a thick creamy smoke drifted towards the sky. Throughout the cigar I tasted some pine and a bit of a nutty taste, with the undertone of spice. The only problem that I had with the cigar is it did not have a very even burn. I never had to relight it but I do believe that the uneven burn was partially my fault. (I have never really been shown how to correctly light a cigar.)

Aside from my short comings, I thoroughly enjoyed this cigar and I will be looking forward to purchasing and smoking more of them.

Well, how was that?

[TOB9595]

That was an informative and interesting review. I would like to know the ring sizes of the Perdomo Belicoso and the Toro...
Both ~ 5.5 x 50???? thereabouts????

you have a good taste and express it well.
Thanks for the review.

Lighting my cigar:
I like to toast the end of the cigar with a torch lighter...char it.
Then I put it to my lips and draw it while torching it. I rotate the cigar as I torch to get an even burn.
You can do this with a soft flame too....

There will be many other ways...but give this a try.
Tom

[WyoBob]

I think that was a fine, first review.

To light, I use a butane lighter and, holding the flame so it doesn't scorch the wrapper, I "toast" the foot of the cigar while rotating it. When the foot is toasted, I place the cigar in my mouth and finish lighting.

I've found a lot of maduro cigars have wrappers that have a hard time "keeping up" with the rest of the cigar. I simply touch up the wrapper with a torch. I can pretty much tell on my maduros when they start to tunnel. The flavor goes off. A quick touch up of the wrapper and the taste comes back.

Welcome to Club Stogie.

WyoBob

[imthegoal]

I have had quite a few of these as well. I enjoy both the natural and the maduro but I like the maduro better and just had one yesterday. Good review

[Badmamajama]

Wow, better response than I thought I would get. Thanks for the tips on lighting I will definetly try them out, I use matches so the soft flame thing will work for me.

Thanks for the good response gentlemen!

++Cigar.com says that the Belicoso RG is 5.7x 54 and the Toro is 6x 50++

[TOB9595]

Thanks for the sizes
Tom

[Boobar]

Very nice review on a great cigar. The Lot 23 Maduro Robusto is one of my go to cigars.

[Sovereign]

Great review. The Lot 23 is one of my very favorite smokes. The belicoso natural and the robusto and toro maduro are the best of the bunch IMO.

[trader1974]

Thanks for the review. I had seen the perdomo lot 23 mentioned often on here but had never tried one. So when the wife and I went to Indianapolis this past weekend I took the opportunity to grab one at a local shop. I enjoyed it very much. Reminded me of a Padron 2000 maduro.

[Cobrajet]

Good review. I've been wondering about these but always forget to buy some to try!

[texasbadbob]

Nice review, one of my "go to cigars" the maduro belicoso is IMHO just the right size.

[guy g]

I just toasted a Toro.. 6x 50 measured. Maduro. I had the P Champaigne and didnt like it, but this has started off very nice.

[sikk50]

One of my favorite smokes! Great value

[macster]

Smoked a Lot 23 Natural Churchill tonight.

Although I prefer maduros and fuller flavored cigars this was a beauty for certain. Really enjoyed it. As creamy and smooth as can be, right down to the nub.

Looking forward to sampling one of their maduros for sure.

[RCReecer]

Originally Posted by texasbadbob

Nice review, one of my "go to cigars" the maduro belicoso is IMHO just the right size.

I agree completely. I smoke more of these than anything else. About a box+ per month. Just a great all around smoke.


Nice review Badmamajama!