Perdomo · Double Aged 12 Year Vintage
New WorldBeginnersPerdomo Double Aged 12 Year Vintage Connecticut Robusto
A 5 x 56 Nicaraguan-core robusto under a barrel-aged Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper — creamy caramel and cedar with a rich, buttery finish.
The short answer
The Perdomo Double Aged 12 Year Vintage Connecticut Robusto is approachable and beginner-friendly — a Nicaragua robusto with a Ecuadorian Connecticut (bourbon barrel-aged) wrapper. Expect cream, caramel, and cedar.
The verdict
The Perdomo Double Aged 12 Year Vintage Connecticut Robusto is approachable and beginner-friendly from Perdomo's Double Aged 12 Year Vintage line. It's a Nicaragua (New World) robusto wrapped in Ecuadorian Connecticut (bourbon barrel-aged) at 5 x 56 × 56.
On the palate, expect cream, caramel, and cedar, leaning creamy. Plan on roughly 60 minutes from light to nub.
It pairs naturally with coffee with cream, sparkling wine, and morning. If you're newer to cigars, this is a safe, enjoyable pick.
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.
Pair it with a creamy coffee or sparkling wine, then log it in the Casa DNC app.
Curious how it stacks up? See Maduro vs Connecticut wrappers.
Perdomo Double Aged 12 Year Vintage Connecticut Robusto — frequently asked
- Is the Perdomo Double Aged 12 Year Vintage Connecticut Robusto a good cigar for beginners?
- Yes — it sits on the gentle side of medium, which makes it a comfortable, low-risk choice for newer smokers.
- How strong is the Perdomo Double Aged 12 Year Vintage Connecticut Robusto?
- The Perdomo Double Aged 12 Year Vintage Connecticut Robusto is Mild-Medium-bodied. Strength is about body and nicotine rather than flavor, so eat something first and take it slow if you're sensitive.
- What does the Perdomo Double Aged 12 Year Vintage Connecticut Robusto taste like?
- Expect cream, caramel, and cedar, leaning creamy. Tasting notes are a guide — your palate may pick up more or less.
- What pairs well with the Perdomo Double Aged 12 Year Vintage Connecticut Robusto?
- It pairs well with coffee with cream, sparkling wine, and morning. As a rule, match the drink's intensity to the cigar's mild-medium body.
- How long does it take to smoke the Perdomo Double Aged 12 Year Vintage Connecticut Robusto?
- Plan on about 60 minutes for the robusto — longer if you smoke slowly, which keeps it cool and tasting its best.
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