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54 · 2026 Ashology™ Evaluated Collection

Perdomo 20th Anniversary Sun Grown Robusto

Perdomo Cigars

Official Classification: Excellent Consideration

Official Ashology™ Evaluation

Official Classification

Excellent Consideration

Recognized among the finest premium cigars evaluated during the 2026 Ashology™ program.

Official Result

Excellent Consideration

Official Cigar Profile

Manufacturer
Perdomo Cigars
Country
Nicaragua
Factory
Tabacalera Perdomo
Vitola
Robusto - 5 x 56
Wrapper
Nicaraguan Sun Grown
Binder
Nicaraguan
Filler
Nicaraguan
Strength
Medium-Full

Ashologist’s Evaluation

Perdomo 20th Anniversary Sun Grown Robusto earned Excellent Consideration for precise construction, comfortable airflow, and a smoking profile that remained composed from first light through the final inch. Its medium-full character delivered sufficient body while allowing the blend's core flavors to remain clear.

Cedar and coffee established the opening, supported by cocoa and a measured layer of caramel. Through the middle, pepper became more noticeable while roasted nuts added depth and continuity without disrupting the cigar's balance. The final third concentrated the wood, coffee, and spice elements into a long and composed finish.

The cigar's strongest qualities were consistency, recognizable character, and a complete premium presentation. It remained extremely close to the final field and missed selection only after direct comparison with cigars carrying a more distinctive tournament identity.

Ashologist’s Final Assessment

Perdomo 20th Anniversary Sun Grown Robusto is recognized within the 2026 Ashology™ Evaluated Collection as an outstanding cigar defined by cedar, coffee, cocoa, caramel, pepper, and roasted nuts, supported by a complete smoking experience and genuine premium character.

Although it did not enter the tournament, the cigar delivered precise construction, balanced progression, and a long, composed finish. It remains a credible recommendation and merits future consideration.

What We Thought

The cigar opened with cedar and coffee, developed cocoa and caramel through the middle, and finished with pepper and roasted nuts. The overall experience was highly refined and memorable.

Key Highlights

  • Outstanding overall performance
  • Dependable construction and airflow
  • Clear cedar and coffee identity
  • Balanced flavor progression
  • Recommended despite missing the final field
  • Eligible for future Ashology™ review

Ideal Smoker

Best suited to smokers who enjoy medium-full cigars with a focus on cedar, coffee, and cocoa. It suits experienced enthusiasts as well as developing smokers seeking a serious premium reference point.

Ashologist.com is an independent editorial cigar authority and the home of Ashology™, the evaluation philosophy used by CigarOfTheYear.com. Collection entries are not tournament rankings and do not include public score counters.