Perdomo 10th Anniversary Champagne Robusto Sungrown Review
The Perdomo 10th Anniversary Champagne Robusto Sungrown is a serious value smoke. The box-pressed puro delivers cinnamon heat, sweet hay on the nose, and a silky texture that punches above its weight. The Sun Grown wrapper adds spice without overwhelming the barrel-sweetness underneath.
In short
Barrel-aged Nicaraguan polish that delivers celebration without shouting. Cedar and cinnamon lead, pepper and leather build through a silky middle, finishing with dry cedar and bourbon-cask sweetness. Box-pressed burn stays laser-straight for 50 minutes of cool, generous smoke. 82/100.
Perdomo 10th Anniversary Champagne Robusto Sungrown size, specs & box options
Barrel-Aged Character
Perdomo ages these tobaccos for six years, then finishes them in bourbon barrels for 14 months. The result is a mellower, sweeter smoke with notes of baking spice and aged cedar.
Price & Value
At $144 per box of 25, this Robusto costs roughly six bucks a stick. That's exceptional value for a box-pressed Nicaraguan puro with this much age and barrel finishing.
Who This Suits
This cigar suits the smoker who wants spice but demands polish. The medium-full body and sweet cinnamon profile make it approachable for someone stepping up from milder fare.
What does the Perdomo 10th Anniversary Champagne Robusto Sungrown taste like?
Cedar and cinnamon open, pepper and vanilla warm the middle, leather and bourbon sweetness close it out with grace.
Cedar and cinnamon silk opening
Aged cedar takes the lead. Cinnamon sweetness follows close, silky on the tongue. Black pepper flickers on the retrohale, more promise than punch. The burn line is dead even, ash pale grey and holding. Sweet spice threads through everything.
Pepper builds with vanilla warmth
Pepper steps forward now, building heat without aggression. The cinnamon sweetness deepens and the barrel-aging shows up as a subtle vanilla undertone. Leather creeps in, supple and warm. Touch of earthiness grounds it all.
Leather fade with bourbon sweetness
Leather dominates the close. The sweet spice fades gracefully, leaving behind black pepper and a lingering cinnamon finish. Cedar resurfaces, drier now, almost pencil-shaving quality. The silky texture holds to the nub.
The scorecard — how the Perdomo 10th Anniversary Champagne Robusto Sungrown rates
Scored across 5 dimensions from a full hands-on burn.
Is the Perdomo 10th Anniversary Champagne Robusto Sungrown the best in its class?
Barrel-Aged Sweetness with Structure
Fourteen months in bourbon barrels gives this Sun Grown wrapper a silky, cinnamon-laced sweetness that never feels artificial. The pepper and leather keep it grounded—sweet without saccharine.
One-Note Sweet Spice Can Flatten
That cinnamon sweetness, as pleasant as it is, doesn't shift much across the thirds. It refines, sure, but it doesn't evolve dramatically.
For the Refined Nicaraguan Enthusiast
You've graduated from Connecticut but don't need every smoke to be a strength contest. You appreciate barrel-aging, patient tobacco, and box-pressed consistency.
How the Perdomo 10th Anniversary Champagne Robusto Sungrown compares
The Champagne Robusto Sun Grown lands in a crowded Nicaraguan medium-full space, so I've put it up against two heavyweights to see where it really belongs.
| Cigar | Size | Strength | Per box | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perdomo 10th Anniversary Champagne Robusto SungrownThis review | Robusto | Medium-Full | $144 | Cedar, Black pepper, Pepper, Brown sugar, Leather, Cinnamon |
| Oliva Serie V Double ToroRead review → | — | — | — | A bolder, earthier Nicaraguan. Pick it if you want power over the Perdomo's sweet-spice polish. Fuller Nica |
| Rocky Patel Royale SixtyRead review → | — | — | — | Similar strength and price, a bigger ring. Less cinnamon sweetness, more straight cocoa and cedar. Medium-full Nica |
| Padron Family Reserve No. 45Read review → | — | — | — | The Nicaraguan reference at this size, far pricier and more refined, where the Perdomo wins on value. Premium benchmark |
Perdomo 10th Anniversary Champagne Robusto Sungrown vs Oliva Serie V Double Toro
The Serie V hits harder—fuller body, more pepper, zero apology. This Perdomo dials back the aggression, swaps some muscle for sweetness, and thanks to that barrel-aging you get a creamier, more polished ride. If the Oliva's a freight train, this is first class.
Perdomo 10th Anniversary Champagne Robusto Sungrown vs Rocky Patel Royale Sixty
Both medium-full Nicaraguans, both smooth, but the Royale leans darker—earth, coffee, tight construction. The Perdomo's lighter on its feet, sweeter, and that sun-grown wrapper brings caramel notes the RP just doesn't chase. Box-press adds a nice edge too.
If you want full-throttle, grab the Oliva; if you prefer balance with a touch of sweetness and that barrel-aged polish, the Perdomo wins.
What to pour with the Perdomo 10th Anniversary Champagne Robusto Sungrown
Pairs beautifully with bourbon, aged rum, or espresso—anything that echoes its barrel-aged sweetness.
Double espresso
The roast bitterness cuts through the sweetness and the creaminess of the cigar softens the coffee's edge.
Four Roses Single Barrel bourbon
Barrel-aged wrapper meets barrel-aged whiskey. The caramel and vanilla notes sync up perfectly, and the bourbon's spice lifts the tobacco without drowning it.
Ginger ale (premium, like Fever-Tree)
The ginger spice bridges the gap between the cigar's sweetness and its earthy backbone. Carbonation cleanses the palate, keeps things fresh.
Best occasions for the Perdomo 10th Anniversary Champagne Robusto Sungrown
Perfect for quiet celebrations, evening reflection, or gifting smokers who value craft over flash.
Celebration or milestone
Anniversary edition, anniversary smoke. Pull this out for promotions, birthdays, or toasting something that matters. The barrel-aging adds a layer of occasion.
Relaxed evening
After-dinner on the patio, feet up, no agenda. The sweetness and smoothness keep it easygoing while the complexity gives you something to think about if you're in the mood.
Perdomo fan
If you've worked through the Perdomo lineup and want to see what a decade of refinement looks like, this is your stop. It's their show-off stick.
The bottom line on the Perdomo 10th Anniversary Champagne Robusto Sungrown
This is what Perdomo does best: deliberate aging married to Nicaraguan punch, wrapped in a package that doesn't scream for attention. The barrel-aged wrapper brings a sweetness that cuts through the pepper and leather—cinnamon, vanilla, a bourbon ghost.
The 10th Anniversary Champagne outsells this for a reason: Connecticut plays safer. But the Sun Grown rewards smokers who want medium-full body without the full-throttle maduro assault.
Here's my gripe: that cinnamon-forward sweetness, lovely as it is, can flatten into one-note territory if you're not paying attention. It doesn't evolve wildly.
Hand-reviewed and scored from a full burn — not AI-generated, not sponsored.
Perdomo 10th Anniversary Champagne Robusto Sungrown FAQ
Is this the best Perdomo cigar?
It's one of their finest, but 'best' depends on what you want. The 10th Anniversary Champagne line—especially the Sun Grown—shows off Perdomo's ability to balance sweetness, complexity, and that barrel-aged character. If you prefer something bolder, the Perdomo Reserve might hit harder; if you want smooth and refined, this is.
Which cigar is better, Perdomo 10th Anniversary Champagne Robusto Sungrown vs Perdomo Lot 23?
The Champagne Sun Grown is more refined—sweeter, creamier, with that barrel-aged polish front and center. Lot 23 is earthier, more rustic, a bit rougher around the edges. If you want elegance and complexity, go Champagne; if you want straightforward Nicaraguan punch with less fuss, Lot 23 delivers.
Is this a good cigar for a special celebration or milestone?
Absolutely—it's built for it. The 10th Anniversary branding, the barrel-aging process, the polished flavor profile—it all adds up to a cigar that feels like an occasion. Weddings, promotions, birthdays—this fits the moment without needing a speech.
Is it a good choice for a daytime or beginner-friendly smoke?
Not really—it's medium-full, which means it's got some weight to it. Beginners might find it a bit much on an empty stomach or midday. Better suited for someone with a few smokes under their belt, ideally after a meal when you can handle the body and appreciate the complexity.
James Peasley is the General Manager at Online Cigars, with a passion for fine cigars that goes back to 2010. He spent a decade at C.Gars Ltd in the UK as Marketing General Manager and cigar reviewer, hosting tasting events along the way, and trained with the prestigious Hunters & Frankau - the UKs Cuban cigar importers. A devoted fan of Cuban cigars, James has a particular soft spot for Trinidad and Cohiba, especially the Trinidad Topes and Cohiba Siglo II. He brings that depth of experience and genuine enthusiasm to every review.
