i've tried several of the perdomo line and have yet to find one that wasn't plugged. i've experienced terrible draw problems with them.
as for nc's, i love my punch maduro maduro roths, AF montesinos SG pyrimads, and La Unica cameroons for an eveyday smoke. On the special occasion side, i'll go with a DC Maximus, padron 1926, or AF Anejo every time!!
jeff