Vitals:

Make: Perdomo
Model: Champagne F
Size: Figurado 4.75 x 44
Cost: 4 bucks (but, gifted)
Drink: None
Time: 40 minutes


Backstory:

I was at our (new) weekly Columbus herf and Stinkie and i were talking about creamy CT type cigars. I am not a light wrapper kind of guy but he sold me on the cigar. So, at the end of the night he goes "Here Bob, take this and enjoy it"... I was utterly speechless at his mind heart!


So i decided to let it rest for a week before digging in.


Examining the figure-ado:
I noticed that when i took it out of the golden wrapper that the exterior of the cigar was flawless. The construction of the form was perfect. No large veins. The cap was perfectly fitted.

The unlit draw was pleasant and almost sweet... like a cup of coffee with a little sugar in it.
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Theres something to be said for CT wrappered cigars. This one in particular looked so soft and delicate. It looks so puffy and supple.

BTW, heres the foot and such.

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First light:
Well, i dug right in. The cigar exhibited such a creamy and somewhat complex (like some CC's i've had) flavor that (in the long run) changed flavor on me twice during the course of the cigar... but back to the starting gates:

There was no sour taste in the beginning as i have had in other cigars before. A perfect start. BTW, writing this review is also a treat as the aftertase is that of a nice cup of columbian blend coffee.

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Inching forward:
The cigar starts to really cream out. There's such a pleasant undertone left o nthe roof of my mouth. Thinking about that wonderful light taste is making my mouth water right now!
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BTW< here's the entertainment...
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Meeting halfway:
The cigar has such a pleasant change, this is the point (the pics below) where the cigars complexity comes alive and the taste changes.
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Identity Theft:
The label actually belongs here...
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The Finish:
The cigar never really got that sweet. the after taste is now sweet. But the cigar went from creamy to creamier with a light pepper tingle... maybe because i keep my cigars hot and smoke them fast. it helps me enjoy a stornger flavor.

Another thing i forgot to add:
The draw was perfect. Just the right amount of smoke for this smaller RG Stick. The burn was a tiny bit uneven, but fixed itself eventually.

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CLIFFS:
1. Creamy
2. flavor changed once
3. Great draw for such a small RG
4. the aftertaste is wonderful (coffee)



Thanks for stopping by! You stay classy San Diego!
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Nice review. I had one of these before and I found it very enjoyable
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Nice review. I like the Sungrown better. It'll kick your @ss! Full strength.
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Nice review. I am in love with the Perdomo Rep for the shop I use to work at, so I have smoked many of these (trying to impress her by smoking her company's cigars.) :-)

I don't think it worked...but the cigars were great!
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Great review as always, Bobby, but...figurado?

I do like the Champagne when the rare craving for Connecticut shade wrapper pops up - great mild smoke.
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thanks for the great review and pics! I love this cigar:-)
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This is a great stick!!! It was one of my first box orders. As my tastes have matured, this and one other have remained the only two of the orginal likes that I still always look forward too.

Great review.

I heard that they may be discontinued, anyone know if that is true?
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Yep, Perdomo's cutting the Cabinet Series Selection. Shame...
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Thanks for the review I have one of thes resting I may have to make it my Sunday morning smoke :-)
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Are they really cutting the Cabinet Series? I thought they just re-released them to celebrate their 10 year reunion? Wow. I guess not working in a B&M anymore put me out of the loop.
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You are correct. They cut the Cabinet series but really just turned it into the 10th anniversary series. The blend on the Champagne stayed the same, The maduro blend is different now, and the sungrown and cameroon were discontinued. They came out with a new Criollio to replace the discontinued SG and cammy. So if you liked the Cammy and SG cabinet get 'em now before they sell out cuz they stopped making them awhile ago...
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Great review. Great pics. Great job bro. :-) Really!!
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Fantastic review. I am not a big Mild cigar guy but when I want a mild this is the one for me. It has flavor for days. I do prefer the Robusto size though. I can't believe the are discontinuing the cammie ans SG. They too are excellent cigars.

T
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yeah, im deff. a MAduro kinda guy too, but this bad boy was very pleasing!

Sounds like i need to stock up
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I have one in the torpedo vitola and it is a beauty. Will fire it up once it gets warmer out. It is a biggie (7 X 54).
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kris talks about this cigar and Nick Perdomo
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kj_aivNecVM
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^^^ i like that guy, he and i would be good drinking buddies... who is he?
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He is Kris Baso

here is his website..http://www.tobaccoworldcigars.com/cigars.htm
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