Cuban Parejo by Perdomo

"I'm not going to smoke any other cigars after smoking this!" said one of our panel members. Bold statement, but then again, who wouldn't say that after smoking this cigar? Nick Perdomo and the gang at Tabacalera Perdomo are making some of the finest cigars on the market today. This cigar was first introduced in 2001. And what an introduction it was; receiving a 5 out of 5 stars (a perfect score) from the European Cigar Cult Journal, the leading authority on cigars in Europe. At almost an inch thick, this smoke comes in as the fattest cigar of the bunch this month. Ironically, it is the smallest of the Parejos from Perdomo, especially when compared to the Galaxia, which measures in at an astounding 10" x 100 ring guage! This Nicaraguan puro gets its thick ring gauge from a blend of five filler tobaccos from the Jalapa, Condega, and Esteli regions of Nicaragua, all wrapped up in a gorgeous Connecticut Shade wrapper. Look for a medium to full bodied smoke packed with lots of cedar and earthy flavors. Try it with a chocolate stout or XO cognac.