Estelí, Nicaragua, August 24, 2025
News Summary
Perdomo introduced the Legacy series, a 15‑SKU release comprised of three distinct blends — a shade‑grown Cuban‑Cameroon hybrid, an Ecuadorian Connecticut, and a Nicaraguan Maduro — each offered in five vitolas. The project centers on a farm‑grown hybrid seed developed and cultivated at Finca Natalie in Estelí, used variably as wrapper or binder across blends. Wrappers are aged in spent bourbon barrels and include decade‑old leaf. Boxes ship in 10‑ and 24‑count formats with MSRP per stick roughly $13–$15. Early tastings note nutty, woody and sweet profiles with mostly strong construction and some minor sample variation.
Perdomo launches new “Legacy” line: 15 cigars across three blends
Tabacalera Perdomo has added 15 new cigars to its portfolio with the introduction of the Perdomo Legacy line, a three-blend family offered in five sizes. The release centers on a farm-developed hybrid Cuban‑Cameroon seed planted at Perdomo’s Finca Natalie in Estelí, Nicaragua, and is presented as a tribute to the company’s founder on the occasion of his 60th year, as noted by band dates on the cigars.
What’s in the launch
The Legacy family includes three distinct blends — a Nicaraguan Shade‑Grown, an Ecuadorian Connecticut and a Nicaraguan Maduro — each available in the same five vitolas, creating 15 total SKUs. The five sizes are Robusto (5 x 54), Epicure (6 x 54), Churchill (7 x 54), Gordo (6 x 60) and a box‑pressed Gran Belicoso (listed as 6 x 60 and sold in 10‑count boxes).
Seed, farm and tobacco details
The project is built around a hybrid seed developed by Perdomo during the 2014–2015 harvest that blends Cuban-seed genetics with Cameroon-seed genetics. That seed was planted at Finca Natalie, a shade‑grown operation on a roughly 600‑acre farm in Estelí. Perdomo describes the hybrid leaf as mineral-rich, volcanic‑soil Nicaraguan tobacco grown under shade conditions.
All three Legacy versions make use of the hybrid Cuban‑Cameroon leaf, but in different roles. The Nicaraguan Shade‑Grown uses the hybrid as its wrapper. The Ecuadorian Connecticut and the Maduro use the hybrid leaf as a binder, combined with Ecuadorian or Nicaraguan wrappers and Cuban‑seed fillers sourced from Estelí, Condega and Jalapa.
Aging and barrel treatment
Perdomo has stated the wrappers for this family are aged for at least 10 years before finishing. Brand and retailer descriptions note additional aging in spent bourbon barrels, with specific durations reported differently across accounts: for the Connecticut wrapper, reports range from eight to 10 months in bourbon barrels; the Maduro wrapper was reported in one account as spending at least 14 months in bourbon barrels; the Shade‑Grown wrappers were described as bale‑aged for 10 years and then aged for at least 10 months in barrels.
Pricing, packaging and rollout
Manufacturer suggested pricing places the Robusto at about $13.00 per cigar (sold in 24‑count boxes), the Epicure at $13.50, the Churchill at $14.00, the Gordo at $14.50 and the Gran Belicoso at $15.00 (10‑count boxes). Some retailers have listed per‑cigar prices roughly between $13.29 and $15.29, depending on size and seller. Packaging plans show the Gran Belicoso in 10‑count boxes and the other sizes in 24‑count boxes.
The rollout has been teased since late 2024. A New Hampshire retailer posted product details and plans to host a launch party in early May, with a scheduled in‑store debut shortly after. The cigars were also slated to appear at a major industry convention in April as part of the broader introduction.
Taste and construction notes from a professional reviewer
An experienced industry reviewer sampled multiple examples of the Legacy Connecticut Epicure and compared them with a Legacy Maduro example. On the nose, the wrapped cigars smelled full and bright; aromas included woody, citrus and cleaner-like notes. Feet aromas were rich and dense with wood, cocoa and citrus.
Cold draws were rated medium‑full and the early puffs delivered nuttiness, toast and underlying sweetness with varying amounts of white pepper. Across three examples of the Connecticut Epicure, the reviewer found noticeable batch variation: one was chocolate and peanut-butter forward with clear nut flavors and saline notes; another was fruitier with chewy nuttiness and a porridge-like aroma on the wrapper; the third was drier and less detailed, more toasty and sharp.
Retrohaling added bread‑like and yeast roll impressions on some puffs, with touches of Worcestershire‑style savory notes on others. Strength and body were generally medium to medium‑plus in flavor; strength itself hovered near medium. Construction was praised overall with minor issues: fragile ash on one sample, a slightly tight draw on another, and one example showing an uneven burn late in the smoke. The reviewer noted the burn rate tended to slow in the middle third and that removing the band appeared to correlate with a burn change.
By the second third the three samples converged toward a nutty core with cream, white pepper and leather as supporting notes. In the final third the cigars simplified toward a classic Connecticut profile: wood, creaminess, sweetness and pepper. Overall verdict from the reviewer was favorable: even the weakest sample was considered a good cigar, with at least two samples delivering excellent experiences in the early parts.
Context and branding
The Legacy project is positioned as a family tribute and a showcase for Perdomo‑developed tobacco. The line references two key dates on its band, underlining the milestone connection. The project also sits alongside other anniversary releases from the company that feature older-aged tobaccos and distinctive packaging.
FAQ
What is the Perdomo Legacy line?
The Perdomo Legacy is a three-blend cigar family built around a hybrid Cuban‑Cameroon seed grown at Perdomo’s Finca Natalie in Estelí. It includes 15 SKUs across three blends and five sizes.
How many blends and sizes are offered?
There are three blends — Nicaraguan Shade‑Grown, Ecuadorian Connecticut and Nicaraguan Maduro — each offered in five vitolas: Robusto, Epicure, Churchill, Gordo and Gran Belicoso.
What makes the tobacco unique?
The project uses a hybrid tobacco seed developed by the company combining Cuban‑seed and Cameroon‑seed genetics. That hybrid was planted on the company’s shade farm and is used either as a wrapper or as a binder depending on the blend.
How are the wrappers aged?
Wrappers are noted to be aged at least 10 years, with additional finishing in spent bourbon barrels for variable periods depending on the specific wrapper and report.
When and where did the cigars debut?
The cigars were rolled out to the trade at an industry event in April and were scheduled for retail launch and a regional retailer launch party in early May, with broader retail availability through the month.
Key features at a glance
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Line name | Perdomo Legacy |
| Total SKUs | 15 (3 blends × 5 sizes) |
| Blends | Shade‑Grown (hybrid wrapper), Ecuadorian Connecticut (hybrid binder), Nicaraguan Maduro (hybrid binder) |
| Seed source | Hybrid Cuban‑seed × Cameroon‑seed developed 2014–2015 |
| Farm | Finca Natalie, Estelí, Nicaragua |
| Wrapper aging | At least 10 years plus bourbon‑barrel finishing (durations reported vary) |
| Sizes | Robusto 5×54; Epicure 6×54; Churchill 7×54; Gordo 6×60; Gran Belicoso 6×60 (box‑pressed) |
| Packaging | Gran Belicoso in 10‑count boxes; other sizes in 24‑count boxes |
| MSRP (manufacturer listing) | Approx. $13.00–$15.00 per cigar depending on size |
| Taste summary (review) | Nuts, creaminess, wood, sweetness, white/black pepper; medium to medium‑full body; good construction with minor variability |
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Additional Resources
- Halfwheel: Perdomo Legacy — Connecticut Epicure
- Wikipedia: Perdomo Legacy
- Cigar Journal: Perdomo Cigars — New Legacy Blend
- Google Search: Perdomo Legacy cigars
- Halfwheel: Perdomo Legacy — Maduro Gran Belicoso
- Google Scholar: Perdomo Legacy cigars
- Halfwheel: Perdomo Legacy — Goes On Sale
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Perdomo Legacy cigars
- Halfwheel: Perdomo Legacy — Debuting at PCA 2025
- Google News: Perdomo Legacy cigars
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