Perdomo - Habano vs. Lot 23

[megladon8]

Both the Habano and Lot 23 lines from Perdomo are delicious.

Also, both come in different wrappers - the Lot 23 in a Connecticut and a Maduro, and the Habano in Connecticut, Corojo and Maduro.

Which is your favorite, and why?

 

[Docbp87]

The Lot 23 Natural (not the Conn) is my favorite of those, personally.

 

[MattBell]

I keep seeing the 23's and hearing good things, but I haven't picked one up yet. It's jsut one of those sticks that doesn't seem as important to me as other. :dunno:

I guess I'll have to break down and buy one so I can give you my answer!

 

[GoingPostal]

this month the lot 23 maddy, and other months the habano corojo. just depends what im in the mood for.

 

[SmokeProper]

Habano personally, although I've only had a few of each.

 

[Dread]

All of them are good smokes but I prefer the Habano Corojo and Maduro over the rest. Especially in the gordo size or that ridiculous 7x60 torpedo they come in.

 

[Thegreekone]

I got a bad one and it was so awful I haven't smoed ANY Perdomos since.

I know they need down time, but how much?

 

[bresdogsr]

Only had each in maduro and the Lot 23 wins. I found the Habano to be too strong for me and slightly bitter and charry.

 

[vperlman]

I definitely prefer the Maduro Habano. I haven't liked any of the Lot 23's that I've tasted. :dunno:

 

[megladon8]

So is Perdomo just not a particularly great brand? Or are there other much better lines than the Lot 23 and Habano?

 

[Docbp87]

Perdomo doesn't make many cigars that I think much of. The Lot 23 is the only one I would ever consider a box of, personally, because it is the only blend I like enough to want to smoke regularly. I have not had everything they make, but I have had a handful, and only the Lot 23 Natural has ever made me go "Mmmm this is a tasty smoke"

 

[vperlman]

So is Perdomo just not a particularly great brand? Or are there other much better lines than the Lot 23 and Habano?

It all depends on your taste, as you can see from this thread. I generally like a lot of the Perdomo cigars, including several store brands which are among my favorites (Lusitania and JR's Genuine Counterfeit Cuban Pre-Embargo 1958 Edicion Limitadas). Only way to find out if you like 'em is to smoke a few.

 

[iCraig]

I like the Lot 23 maduros. I had a natural before that was just so so for me. I find they're a good regular stick.

I liked the patriarch I had a week or so ago, the Grand Cru isn't bad either.

 

[Dread]

So is Perdomo just not a particularly great brand? Or are there other much better lines than the Lot 23 and Habano?

Here in NY Perdomos are huge, they are the best sellers in many shops here. With a 75% tax Perdomos still remain below the magic $10 number excluding the ESV. But even Patriarchs can be had for under $10 and Nicks Sticks can be had for under $5 which is a steal here in NY. Also the guys at Perdomo that Ive met are all very approachable including Nick himself. Ill always back Perdomo cigars.

 

[danthebugman]

I prefer the Lot 23 in maduro. Of the two, I like the flavors of the 23 better than the Habano. As far as Perdomos go the only other one I've liked (and I've tried a handful of different blends) was the Fresco which isn't going to win any awards, but it's cheap and I liked it. The Lot 23 was one of my first consistent purchases. I haven't smoked any lately and don't think I have any in the humidor, but I usually pack some when I go golfing (coincidentally I haven't made it out to the course this year :hanghead.

Dan

 

[Dr. Xikar]

I gotta say, I've had four Perdomo's now... Very much hit or miss... I had two Perdomo2 (Maduro and Natural)... They smelled divine pre-light, but the taste was just not that good (granted that's personal, and I'm new... But just... No.)

Then I had a Lot 23 in natural and Maduro... Those were very nice.

 

[nonameno]

Hello Gentlemen,
I have enjoyed both, but I prefer the flavor of the Lot 23 maduro. For me, it is a go-to stick.
Thank you,
Curtiss

 

[sg1234]

I'm not a Perdomo fan at all. If I had to smoke one, it would be the Habano maduro.

 

[bradb]

Lot 23 maduros, esp the robusto.

Mine have 3+ years on them and are pretty tasty.

Nothing else from perdomo does it for me

 

[Dread]

I remember the reserve Oscuro being a pretty damn good smoke, I havent had one in over a year though. Going to have to revisit them soon.