Perdomo Alabao Cigars

- I enjoyed this stick, but less than I expected. I think the rating of...more

I enjoyed this stick, but less than I expected. I think the rating of 75 to 80 is about right for these. less

- Another winner from Perdomo. Great flavor, with good construction...more

Another winner from Perdomo. Great flavor, with good construction that causes a great draw and burn. For the price, it is one of the best smoking option around. less

- Even though I am just a beginner, I found the first one inch pretty...more

Even though I am just a beginner, I found the first one inch pretty smooth, but in-distinctive. That sour aftertaste (you know it already) started building up on my tongue after that. While "just OK" there are better smokes in this price range. less

- I happen to like most of the Perdomo line and this was no exception....more

I happen to like most of the Perdomo line and this was no exception. Draw was perfect, burn was okay, flavors...very nice. If you can get them for a bargain, don't hesitate. less

- I am new to smoking cigars, having been at it for only a month or two....more

I am new to smoking cigars, having been at it for only a month or two. I have difficulty pulling ot the nuanced flavors of the ones that I have tried, but am getting a bit better at it. I was able to get a box of the Alabao Toro for a reasonable price, and did so due to the criollo wrapper, which I have enjoyed in the past. Although the experience was quite different from those that I have tried (Kristoff, CAO), I did enjoy this stick. The burn was a bit eratic, but did not fall apart until the last third, it having canoed to about a half inch differational. At that point, I simply let it go. I was not able to pick out a specific flavor until about the second third, when the cedar became very evident. I then noticed a charred flavor in the final third. Still, this was a very smooth smoke, and I was surprised that it stayed that way until the last inch or two, at which point it bacame to hot to tolerate. I used the cutter, possibly having too large a cut. Perhaps a punch would be the way to go here. No problems with appearance: oily, with the characteristic criollo appearance. Just a few blemishes with noticable veins. And the stick was not as solid as most I have had - seemed very mushy toward the end. Still, I am glad that I have the box. These wuld be good in rotation with some other daily favorites. less