Perdomo Fresco Maduro vs. 826 Slow Aged Maduro

shopkins82 · 03-01-2012, 10:41 AM

Can anyone help me compare/contrast the Perdomo Fresco Maduro and 826 Slow Aged Maduro? The Fresco is obviously easy to find locally and I've had a few enjoyable smokes from them. I enjoy the flavor but it tends to harshen in the last 1/3 or if smoked too fast/hot.

That said, I've read great reviews of the 826 Slow Aged at a similar or lower price point but they seem to be internet only. Is the 826 Slow Aged worth going through the hassle to obtain online, i.e. paying high shipping for a few singles before taking the plunge on a bundle? Is the 826 any smoother, sweeter, richer, or less harsh than the Fresco?

Bonus points for comparing the Natural versions of each as well, since I've enjoyed the Fresco Natural even if it's a little one-dimensional. I hear the 826 Slow Aged Natural is much creamier and if so might be of interest, especially for an after-dinner smoke with a few friends that like to light up but not as frequently and usually only what's handed to them.

Thanks in advance!

03-01-2012, 10:41 AM	#1
shopkins82 Still Watching My Back Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 222 Trading: (1)	Perdomo Fresco Maduro vs. 826 Slow Aged Maduro Can anyone help me compare/contrast the Perdomo Fresco Maduro and 826 Slow Aged Maduro? The Fresco is obviously easy to find locally and I've had a few enjoyable smokes from them. I enjoy the flavor but it tends to harshen in the last 1/3 or if smoked too fast/hot. That said, I've read great reviews of the 826 Slow Aged at a similar or lower price point but they seem to be internet only. Is the 826 Slow Aged worth going through the hassle to obtain online, i.e. paying high shipping for a few singles before taking the plunge on a bundle? Is the 826 any smoother, sweeter, richer, or less harsh than the Fresco? Bonus points for comparing the Natural versions of each as well, since I've enjoyed the Fresco Natural even if it's a little one-dimensional. I hear the 826 Slow Aged Natural is much creamier and if so might be of interest, especially for an after-dinner smoke with a few friends that like to light up but not as frequently and usually only what's handed to them. Thanks in advance!