Perdomo · Double Aged 12 Year Vintage
New WorldExperienced smokersPerdomo Double Aged 12 Year Vintage Maduro Robusto
A heavily aged 5 x 56 Nicaraguan puro — 10 years in bales, then 2 in bourbon barrels — with deep dark chocolate, coffee and sweet spice.
The short answer
The Perdomo Double Aged 12 Year Vintage Maduro Robusto is a richer, medium-to-full smoke — a Nicaragua robusto with a Nicaraguan Maduro (bourbon barrel-aged, Cuban-seed) wrapper. Expect dark chocolate, coffee, and sweet spice.
Flavor profile
Sweet · Roast · Earthy
The verdict
The Perdomo Double Aged 12 Year Vintage Maduro Robusto is a richer, medium-to-full smoke from Perdomo's Double Aged 12 Year Vintage line. It's a Nicaragua (New World) robusto wrapped in Nicaraguan Maduro (bourbon barrel-aged, Cuban-seed) at 5 x 56 × 56.
On the palate, expect dark chocolate, coffee, and sweet spice, leaning sweet. Plan on roughly 60 minutes from light to nub.
It pairs naturally with espresso, bourbon, and after dinner. If you're newer to cigars, work up to this one rather than starting here.
The Double Aged 12 Year Vintage is one of Perdomo's most patient cigars. Every leaf is a Nicaraguan puro that spends 10 years bale-aging before the blended cigar rests another two years inside charred white-oak bourbon barrels — hence "double aged." The Maduro is the richest of the three wrappers. This is the 5 x 56 Robusto.
What it tastes like
This is a polished medium-full smoke that shows what long aging does. Dark chocolate and coffee lead, with sweet baking spice, a touch of oak, and cedar rounding out the finish. All that time in bale and barrel sands down any harshness, so the flavor is deep and concentrated yet remarkably smooth. The slightly thicker 56 ring keeps the smoke cool and even.
Who it's for
It is aimed at experienced smokers who appreciate the polish that aging brings, though its balance keeps it approachable. To understand the wrapper, read our maduro vs Connecticut guide, and if you are curious about aging in general, our how long to age cigars guide is a good companion. There are more Perdomo cigars to explore too.
Save it for after dinner with an espresso or bourbon, then log it in the Casa DNC app.
Curious how it stacks up? See Maduro vs Connecticut wrappers.
Perdomo Double Aged 12 Year Vintage Maduro Robusto — frequently asked
- Is the Perdomo Double Aged 12 Year Vintage Maduro Robusto a good cigar for beginners?
- Ease into it. The fuller body can be a lot for a first-timer, so it's better once you've built up a little tolerance.
- How strong is the Perdomo Double Aged 12 Year Vintage Maduro Robusto?
- The Perdomo Double Aged 12 Year Vintage Maduro Robusto is Medium-Full-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 Maduro Robusto taste like?
- Expect dark chocolate, coffee, and sweet spice, leaning sweet. Tasting notes are a guide — your palate may pick up more or less.
- What pairs well with the Perdomo Double Aged 12 Year Vintage Maduro Robusto?
- It pairs well with espresso, bourbon, and after dinner. As a rule, match the drink's intensity to the cigar's medium-full body.
- How long does it take to smoke the Perdomo Double Aged 12 Year Vintage Maduro 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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