Perdomo La Tradicion Vintage 1996 Torpedo Tubo
Origin:Nicaragua
Size: 6 3/8 X 54
Wrapper: Maduro

From Tabacalera Perdomo:
La Tradicion Cabinet Series® Vintage 1996 are available in regal red "tubos" and strictly adhere to the La Tradicion Cabinet Series® exacting blend of aged Nicaraguan, Dominican and Honduran tobaccos. However, the Perdomo family have bestowed this cigar with a powerful, deeply fermented Maduro wrapper from the 1996 bumper crop grown in the fruitful, red volcanic soil of Milagro, Ecuador. Select from classic "Corona" ( 6" x 44) and "Torpedo" (6 1/2" x 54) sizes. Both "Vintage" brands are packaged in cedar boxes containing 20 tubos.

Reviewed by: Nikko
Date: December 2001
Notes:

When we were in little Havana last month, I bought three Perdomo La Tradicion Vintage 1996 Torpedo Tubos in pink, dildo-shaped tubes. These have a Maduro wrapper. The white tubos are 1993 and rosado-wrapped. I already knew the white ones were great. I just got back from a walk and I smoked one of the 1996 maduros. WOW! It was rich and flavorful, medium-bodied and not harsh at all. For those of you that like to be knocked on your ass, this isn't for you, but it was far from a bland, mild cigar. Burned beautifully and the flavor was great from beginning to end. The wrapper is beautiful with a light tooth to it. I couldn't find a flaw in the cigar. In my opinion, it's as good as a Padron Anniversario, actually better because I'm not a fan of the Anniversario's maduro wrapper.