Perdomo Double Aged 12 Year Vintage Connecticut Robusto

The Connecticut is the smooth, mellow version of Perdomo's heavily aged Double Aged 12 Year Vintage. It carries the same patient aging as the rest of the line — 10 years in bales, two more in charred bourbon barrels — but under a silky Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper for a much lighter experience. This is the 5 x 56 Robusto.

What it tastes like

This is a mild-to-medium smoke that leans creamy and a touch sweet. Cream and caramel lead, with cedar, toasted almond, and a rich, buttery finish. The long aging is what sets it apart from cheaper Connecticuts — the smoke is exceptionally smooth and rounded, with a depth you do not usually get from a mild cigar. The 56 ring keeps it cool and easy.

Who it's for

It is a beginner-friendly cigar that still rewards an experienced palate thanks to all that age, making it a fine morning or daytime smoke. Because the wrapper is Ecuadorian rather than Nicaraguan, it sips lighter than most Perdomos — see our maduro vs Connecticut guide. The Maduro Robusto is the same size in a darker wrapper, and there are more Perdomo cigars to browse.

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