Is it fair to call a cigar a “budget” stogie when, like the Le Perla Habana Black Pearl Oro Belicoso, the only thing that makes it less than premium is the price? Sure, there are lots of sticks out there that cost relatively little and taste like it, but this fine smoke is loaded with the good stuff. Like many La Perla Habana cigars, the Black Pearl Oro starts with a robust blend of well-aged and expertly fermented Nicaraguan filler skillfully rolled beneath a Habano Criollo leaf employed as binder. Atop this 6 1/4” X 52 marvel of flavor is a golden Ecuadorian Connecticut shade wrapper, a soothing influence that distills the robust flavor of the interior tobaccos into a mild-to-medium strength daily go-to.
A word of warning to those enthusiasts soon to have their own cache of La Perla Habana Black Pearl Oro Belicoso’s just hanging out in the humidor; it’s wise to keep a napkin handy for those unexpected moments when the mouth starts watering in anticipation of smoking the next one. What’s not to like? With a bright floral and hay aroma plus the cold draw tastes of wood and soft spice, the palate will thrill from the first cool puff to the last. Laden with the flavors of cream, cocoa, alfalfa, toasted cedar, almond, and white pepper, this cigar is ready for any time of day.
We challenge you to find a more delicious Shade-wrapped cigar for less than four bucks a stick. Heck, you’ll have trouble beating the enjoyment to be had with a La Perla Habana Black Pearl Oro Belicoso at twice the price. Pair with a morning cup of coffee in the morning, have another after lunch, and then sip alongside some suds as the sun goes down. Sounds like our kind of fun.
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