Perdomo Lot 23 Maduro robusto..MASSIVE ash!

04-09-2009, 04:30 PM

This 5 x 50 cigar is a lovely dark colour and a fine piece of workmanship. The few veins it did have were very small and overall it looked impressive with no soft spots, or firm bits.
When I removed it from the cello it smelled fantastic, just like a cigar should…really, it had a scent that screamed cigar, as silly as that sounds. I’ve had some that smelled of nothing but tea.
The band is quite thick, possibly too thick really but that said it came off quite easily but it needed ripped off.

The predraw with a punch was a bit too tight for my liking, although smokeable so I nibbled away at the edges to make it bigger with the punch until it was what I’d probably have gotten if I’d used a cutter, but this way there’s less chance of going too far. It would have benefited from a couple of days in a dry box no doubt.

Upon lighting I got a slightly nic-pepper taste but nothing too strong and just what I get from nearly every medium-full cigar to start with.
After an inch or so that gave way to a chocolate and coffee tastes, very flavoursome and a great smooth smoke. The ash was a nice white colour and it was holding very well, and even burn that needed no touch-ups.

Towards the middle the flavours stayed very consistent with a smoother creamier texture added to them, and a very slight amount of spice, just a wee bit and barely detectable..damn this was turning into a very fine cigar. The ash kept holding on very well.

In the bottom third the flavours again stayed the same but with a slight tang added to my tongue and a slightly earthy taste on the pallet, I thought it to be like what’s left in my mouth after eating raw wild mushrooms as a kid (no, not those kind!).
The ash clung on for dear life and I’ve got to say this is the longest ash I’ve ever been able to keep on a cigar, even if I did cheat a little by holding it vertically to see just how far down I could get it.

After the ash finally dropped off (I was nearly in tears) I let it cool for a few moments before taking my last draws. The nicotine taste was starting to get strong so I decided to part ways with this fantastic smoke.

Overall a very impressive stogie, and I’d recommend it to anybody and I’ll definitely be hunting some of these babies out in the future. A medium-full flavour of creamy coffee chocolate goodness, I’d love to try them with a bit of age on them.
Mr Perdomo must be very proud of these. If this is what Nicaragua can produce why bother with Cuba!

Scottw · 04-09-2009, 04:47 PM

Its a great stick and that was a great review. Thanks!

04-09-2009, 04:51 PM

Very nice review and pics

04-09-2009, 04:52 PM

Thanks for the great review and photos. These are a staple in my humi.

Smoke Naked · 04-09-2009, 05:21 PM

Great review and pics

Starscream · 04-09-2009, 06:08 PM

Great review. I've yet to try these. I've liked every other Perdomo that I've smoked.

longknocker · 04-09-2009, 06:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by andysutherland

Great review. I've yet to try these. I've liked every other Perdomo that I've smoked.

I agree, Andy! Need to try these. Fantastic Review!

Skywalker · 04-09-2009, 10:42 PM

Thanks for the review!!!

Nice ash!!!

I like these a lot!!!

REALMCCOY · 04-10-2009, 01:00 AM

That ash is a thing of beauty, cheating or not. Great review. Spot on with every experience I have had with these. Try the torpedo/belicoso as well. Great concentration of flavor.

Don Fernando · 04-10-2009, 01:41 AM

good review Carl, I like this cigar a lot.

Thrak · 04-10-2009, 06:58 AM

I've had Lot23 naturals and love them...

Have you seen the CI weekly deal?

MedicCook · 04-10-2009, 07:55 AM

Thanks for the review and pics. I enjoy the Lot 23 Maduro also.

04-10-2009, 07:58 AM

weres all the nice ass jokes ?????????????????

Lucky_Hippo · 04-10-2009, 09:42 AM

Great review. I'm really starting to turn into a strong fan of Perdomo smokes, and needed some direction as to what stick to buy next.

I've just made up my mind.

Thanks for the help.

Rabidsquirrel · 04-10-2009, 05:39 PM

I love the Lot 23 Belicoso in Natural. The maduro didn't really do anything for me, but then again I only had one.

12-28-2009, 04:23 AM

I just purchase 4 LOT23 and cant wait to smokem...

Dunkel · 12-28-2009, 07:15 AM

Perdomo makes some of the best maduros on the market and the Lot 23 is no exception.

jerseystepup · 12-28-2009, 08:00 AM

I have about half a box left from 2 years ago.... theyre so good i dont wanna smoke em! definatly one of my favorite maduros

kelmac07 · 12-28-2009, 08:45 AM

Great review...these are always stocked in my humi.

Emjaysmash · 12-28-2009, 08:52 AM

Great Review!
Lot 23's were my first ever go to smoke! I need some more in my humi!

04-09-2009, 04:30 PM	#1
dentonparrots Guest Posts: n/a	Perdomo Lot 23 Maduro robusto..MASSIVE ash! This 5 x 50 cigar is a lovely dark colour and a fine piece of workmanship. The few veins it did have were very small and overall it looked impressive with no soft spots, or firm bits. When I removed it from the cello it smelled fantastic, just like a cigar should…really, it had a scent that screamed cigar, as silly as that sounds. I’ve had some that smelled of nothing but tea. The band is quite thick, possibly too thick really but that said it came off quite easily but it needed ripped off. The predraw with a punch was a bit too tight for my liking, although smokeable so I nibbled away at the edges to make it bigger with the punch until it was what I’d probably have gotten if I’d used a cutter, but this way there’s less chance of going too far. It would have benefited from a couple of days in a dry box no doubt. Upon lighting I got a slightly nic-pepper taste but nothing too strong and just what I get from nearly every medium-full cigar to start with. After an inch or so that gave way to a chocolate and coffee tastes, very flavoursome and a great smooth smoke. The ash was a nice white colour and it was holding very well, and even burn that needed no touch-ups. Towards the middle the flavours stayed very consistent with a smoother creamier texture added to them, and a very slight amount of spice, just a wee bit and barely detectable..damn this was turning into a very fine cigar. The ash kept holding on very well. In the bottom third the flavours again stayed the same but with a slight tang added to my tongue and a slightly earthy taste on the pallet, I thought it to be like what’s left in my mouth after eating raw wild mushrooms as a kid (no, not those kind!). The ash clung on for dear life and I’ve got to say this is the longest ash I’ve ever been able to keep on a cigar, even if I did cheat a little by holding it vertically to see just how far down I could get it. After the ash finally dropped off (I was nearly in tears) I let it cool for a few moments before taking my last draws. The nicotine taste was starting to get strong so I decided to part ways with this fantastic smoke. Overall a very impressive stogie, and I’d recommend it to anybody and I’ll definitely be hunting some of these babies out in the future. A medium-full flavour of creamy coffee chocolate goodness, I’d love to try them with a bit of age on them. Mr Perdomo must be very proud of these. If this is what Nicaragua can produce why bother with Cuba!

04-09-2009, 04:47 PM	#2
Scottw Going Commando Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Location: Sussex, NJ Posts: 2,815 Trading: (6)	Re: Perdomo Lot 23 Maduro robusto..MASSIVE ash! Its a great stick and that was a great review. Thanks! __________________ "Ray when someone asks you if your a GOD you say yes."

04-09-2009, 04:51 PM	#3
ChicagoWhiteSox Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Perdomo Lot 23 Maduro robusto..MASSIVE ash! Very nice review and pics

04-09-2009, 04:52 PM	#4
Waynegro1 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Perdomo Lot 23 Maduro robusto..MASSIVE ash! Thanks for the great review and photos. These are a staple in my humi.

04-09-2009, 05:21 PM	#5
Smoke Naked Still Watching My Back Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Bill Location: Whales Vagina Posts: 243 Trading: (0)	Re: Perdomo Lot 23 Maduro robusto..MASSIVE ash! Great review and pics __________________ ♥ ♦ Palio Fanboy Here ♣ ♠

04-09-2009, 06:08 PM	#6
Starscream Knowhutimean, Vern? Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andy Location: In a little town somewhere in the USA Posts: 10,237 Trading: (4)	Re: Perdomo Lot 23 Maduro robusto..MASSIVE ash! Great review. I've yet to try these. I've liked every other Perdomo that I've smoked. __________________ Insert quote here.

04-09-2009, 10:42 PM	#8
Skywalker BABOTL Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dice Location: Galaxy Far Far Away Posts: 10,168 Trading: (18)	Re: Perdomo Lot 23 Maduro robusto..MASSIVE ash! Thanks for the review!!! Nice ash!!! I like these a lot!!! __________________ Smoke what you like!!!

04-10-2009, 01:00 AM	#9
REALMCCOY Just trying to keep up Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: PNW Posts: 67 Trading: (0)	Re: Perdomo Lot 23 Maduro robusto..MASSIVE ash! That ash is a thing of beauty, cheating or not. Great review. Spot on with every experience I have had with these. Try the torpedo/belicoso as well. Great concentration of flavor.

04-10-2009, 01:41 AM	#10
Don Fernando Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ferdinand Location: Singapore Posts: 10,068 Trading: (29)	Re: Perdomo Lot 23 Maduro robusto..MASSIVE ash! good review Carl, I like this cigar a lot. __________________ check out my reviews on my blog.

04-10-2009, 06:58 AM	#11
Thrak .. the man from Nantucket Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Canton, GA Posts: 558 Trading: (2)	Re: Perdomo Lot 23 Maduro robusto..MASSIVE ash! I've had Lot23 naturals and love them... Have you seen the CI weekly deal?

04-10-2009, 07:55 AM	#12
MedicCook Mila smoked my cigar Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Ryan Location: Schaghticoke, NY Posts: 10,946 Trading: (7)	Re: Perdomo Lot 23 Maduro robusto..MASSIVE ash! Thanks for the review and pics. I enjoy the Lot 23 Maduro also.

04-10-2009, 07:58 AM	#13
adampc22 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Perdomo Lot 23 Maduro robusto..MASSIVE ash! weres all the nice ass jokes ?????????????????

04-10-2009, 09:42 AM	#14
Lucky_Hippo A Cigar = 42 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Gary Location: Kansas Posts: 494 Trading: (2)	Re: Perdomo Lot 23 Maduro robusto..MASSIVE ash! Great review. I'm really starting to turn into a strong fan of Perdomo smokes, and needed some direction as to what stick to buy next. I've just made up my mind. Thanks for the help. __________________ Who wants an orange whip? Orange whip? Orange whip? Three orange whips. -J.Candy

04-10-2009, 05:39 PM	#15
Rabidsquirrel Moderately Confused Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Pennsylvania, US Posts: 576 Trading: (5)	Re: Perdomo Lot 23 Maduro robusto..MASSIVE ash! I love the Lot 23 Belicoso in Natural. The maduro didn't really do anything for me, but then again I only had one.

12-28-2009, 04:23 AM	#16
PuffdaMagic Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Perdomo Lot 23 Maduro robusto..MASSIVE ash! I just purchase 4 LOT23 and cant wait to smokem...

12-28-2009, 07:15 AM	#17
Dunkel Maduro & Oscuro Whore-O Join Date: Jun 2009 First Name: Doug Location: West by God Virginia Posts: 2,232 Trading: (75)	Re: Perdomo Lot 23 Maduro robusto..MASSIVE ash! Perdomo makes some of the best maduros on the market and the Lot 23 is no exception. __________________ Blue Label,Any Filipe Gregorio,Acid,Don Elias,El Mejor Espresso,Tierra del Sol

12-28-2009, 08:00 AM	#18
jerseystepup L-I-V-I-N Join Date: Jun 2009 First Name: Randy Location: New Jersey Posts: 774 Trading: (9)	Re: Perdomo Lot 23 Maduro robusto..MASSIVE ash! I have about half a box left from 2 years ago.... theyre so good i dont wanna smoke em! definatly one of my favorite maduros

12-28-2009, 08:45 AM	#19
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Perdomo Lot 23 Maduro robusto..MASSIVE ash! Great review...these are always stocked in my humi. __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

12-28-2009, 08:52 AM	#20
Emjaysmash The Hebrew Hammer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: M.J. Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 7,025 Trading: (76)	Re: Perdomo Lot 23 Maduro robusto..MASSIVE ash! Great Review! Lot 23's were my first ever go to smoke! I need some more in my humi! __________________