Perdomo Reserve Champagne Epicure Review

[volfan]

I will start this by stating that I was told by a gorilla not too long ago not to give up on milder smokes while my tastes are changing.

Where: Mountains of Tennessee (home) 85* and humid
Drink: None

Construction: Not perfect as it was a little veiny and I could feel a stem near the cap, but it cut easy and had a good draw pre-light.

After all but giving up on mild smokes this week I thought that I would give this monster a try when I got home from Dallas. It had been staring at me everytime I open my humi with that gold cello. First impression, for a mild stick this thing has flavor for days. It was creamy and nutty with some real faint hints of cocoa. It kept a great flavor and draw and became more complex as I smoked it. It felt more like the light side of medium than outright mild, but I am still learning so I do understand that flavor and strength are somewhat objective. It burned perfect and stayed tasty which really impressed me after the powerhouses I have smoked this week. This was my first Perdomo cigar but I doubt that it will be my last. I HIGHLY recommend this to any newbie as a great anytime smoke. By far this stick as well as the Rocky Patel Connecticut and the Casa Torano have been the most flavorful mild (questionable) smokes I have tried. If anyone can tell me if the other Perdomo varieties are as good, please do.

Scottie

[tazziedevil]

I don't think youshould ever "give up" on milder smokes, even while your tastes are changing. If you do, you will ABSOLUTEY miss out on some fantastic smokes...like the Champagne.

I happen to be a big fan of the whole Perdomo line-the reserve line is a bit more potent than the champagne, the exponente's are a very good, reasonably priced medium bodied smoke, and for a budget stick I like the Tierra Del Sol.

[qwerty1500]

The Perdomo Champagne is one of my favorite NC cigars with my morning coffee. I was completely out of them when I saw some Epicures on the devil site. Couldn't resist. Just heard this morning that I "won" a 12-pack for about $3 a stick. That ought to hold me for a while.

[designwise1]

Smoked my first Champagne today. Awesome smoke. Personally, I think the 80 rating is waaaaay low. All of the Perdomos I have smoked have been awesome (and I don't overuse that word - even though I've already used it twice in this post ). I have a few Cameroon Torps in the La Tradicion line resting in the humi and will give one of them a try in the next couple of days. I'm sure I won't be disappointed.

[tippytwo]

good review...you should check out the gispert robusto for a great mild smoke.

-T2

[Baric]

Good review

[Digerati]

Originally Posted by volfan

If anyone can tell me if the other Perdomo varieties are as good, please do.

The others in the Reserve line are not only "as good"... they're even better. All the good qualities of the Champagne, but with richer and more intense flavors.

[ca21455]

Nice review, I have tried this and other Perdomos awhile back and was not very impressed, but I should give them another try since my tastes have also changed recently.