It is impossible to pick a winner on these two. Like which is better: Apple pie or chocolate cake? Both cigars have exceptional construction and draw. Both burn evenly and provide great volume of smoke. The Perdomo have a little easier draw than the RYJ. But that seems to be built in and a personal choice. The taste on the Pedromo is a little more mild than the RYJ. But they both are just amazing in their own right. So if I were to pick a winner? It would be....Me! I got to enjoy both of these amazing smokes at a great price.