Perdomo · Habano Bourbon Barrel-Aged
New WorldEverydayPerdomo Habano Bourbon Barrel-Aged Maduro Gordo
The thick 6 x 60 Gordo in Perdomo's barrel-aged Habano Maduro — a Nicaraguan puro with mellow chocolate, coffee and a creamy, sweet smoke.
The short answer
The Perdomo Habano Bourbon Barrel-Aged Maduro Gordo is a richer, medium-to-full smoke — a Nicaragua gordo with a Nicaraguan Maduro (bourbon barrel-aged, Cuban-seed) wrapper. Expect chocolate, coffee, and brown sugar.
Flavor profile
Sweet · Roast · Earthy · Creamy
The verdict
The Perdomo Habano Bourbon Barrel-Aged Maduro Gordo is a richer, medium-to-full smoke from Perdomo's Habano Bourbon Barrel-Aged line. It's a Nicaragua (New World) gordo wrapped in Nicaraguan Maduro (bourbon barrel-aged, Cuban-seed) at 6 x 60 × 60.
On the palate, expect chocolate, coffee, and brown sugar, leaning sweet. Plan on roughly 80 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 Gordo is the big-ring 6 x 60 in Perdomo's Habano Bourbon Barrel-Aged Maduro line. That extra girth means a cooler, slower burn and a fuller mouthful of smoke. It is the same Nicaraguan puro as the rest of the line, with a maduro wrapper aged six years and then finished in charred bourbon barrels.
What it tastes like
Medium-full but smooth, the thick format pushes a creamy, mellow delivery: chocolate and coffee lead, with brown sugar and cedar filling in behind. The wider ring gauge keeps the smoke cool, which softens the spice and lets the bourbon-barrel sweetness come through clearly. It drinks rich and dessert-like, ideal for a relaxed evening.
Who it's for
It is for smokers who love a big, easy maduro and have time to enjoy it. If 60 ring is too much, the Epicure toro is the same blend in a slimmer shape. Wondering how ring gauge affects the smoke? Our guide on ring gauge explains, and there are more Perdomo cigars to browse.
Pair it with an espresso or bourbon, then log it in the Casa DNC app.
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Perdomo Habano Bourbon Barrel-Aged Maduro Gordo — frequently asked
- Is the Perdomo Habano Bourbon Barrel-Aged Maduro Gordo 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 Habano Bourbon Barrel-Aged Maduro Gordo?
- The Perdomo Habano Bourbon Barrel-Aged Maduro Gordo 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 Habano Bourbon Barrel-Aged Maduro Gordo taste like?
- Expect chocolate, coffee, and brown sugar, leaning sweet. Tasting notes are a guide — your palate may pick up more or less.
- What pairs well with the Perdomo Habano Bourbon Barrel-Aged Maduro Gordo?
- 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 Habano Bourbon Barrel-Aged Maduro Gordo?
- Plan on about 80 minutes for the gordo — longer if you smoke slowly, which keeps it cool and tasting its best.
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