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” family with 15 cigars across three blends
Perdomo introduced the Legacy series, adding 15 new SKUs to its lineup. The series includes three distinct blends — a shade‑grown Cuban‑Cameroon hybrid, an Ecuadorian Connecticut, and a Nicaraguan Maduro — each offered in the same five sizes. The rollout is being staged through spring events and retail releases, with a planned debut tied to an industry trade show in April and a retailer launch event in early May.
What the line is and why it matters
The Perdomo Legacy centers on a farm‑grown hybrid seed that blends Cuban‑seed tobacco genetics with Cameroon‑seed genetics. That hybrid was developed in the 2014–2015 harvest and grown at Finca Natalie, a 600‑acre shade‑grown operation in Estelí, Nicaragua. The company positions the hybrid as a mineral‑rich, volcanic‑soil Nicaraguan tobacco cultivated in a shade house and used across the three blends in different roles.
Blend construction and leaf roles
All three Legacy options use the hybrid Cuban‑Cameroon leaf, but not always as the wrapper. The Nicaraguan Shade‑Grown uses the hybrid leaf as the wrapper, while both the Connecticut and Maduros use the hybrid leaf primarily as a binder. Fillers across the line are Cuban‑seed tobaccos grown in three Nicaraguan regions: Estelí, Condega and Jalapa.
Aging and finishing notes
Perdomo reports that wrappers used for Legacy cigars are at least 10 years old and receive time aging in spent bourbon barrels. Retail and brand communications vary on exact barrel aging periods: reported times range from about eight months to 14 months depending on blend and account. The Connecticut wrappers come from Ecuador, while the Maduro and Shade wrappers are Nicaraguan in origin according to different sources.
Sizes, packaging and pricing
The three blends are offered in five vitolas: Robusto (5 x 54), Epicure (6 x 54), Churchill (7 x 54), Gordo (6 x 60) and Gran Belicoso (box‑pressed, listed as 6 x 60). The Gran Belicoso is sold in 10‑count boxes; the other four sizes are sold in 24‑count boxes. Manufacturer pricing lists per‑stick MSRPs from roughly $13.00 to $15.00 depending on size; retailer listings show similar ranges with slight variation by store.
Rollout timeline
Teasing of the project began late in the prior year, and the brand planned a formal announcement in early April ahead of a trade show appearance in mid‑April. A New Hampshire retailer scheduled a launch party in early May with retail release planned immediately afterward and a wider retail rollout through May.
Tasting and performance — reviewer notes
An industry reviewer sampled multiple examples of the Connecticut Epicure and compared them to a Maduro sample. Initial aromas from the wrappers were described as full and bright, with wood, citrus and a cleaner‑like scent on the Connecticut examples. Cold draws ranged from medium to medium‑full and showed underlying sweetness, nuttiness and wood notes across the board.
Early puffs delivered nuttiness, toast and a steady sweet edge, with varying levels of white pepper. One example leaned more chocolate and nut butter forward with higher saltiness; another showed fruitier notes like red apple and strawberry combined with chewy nuttiness; a third was drier and toastier with less detail. Retrohaling added dimensions such as baked‑bread and woody pepper, and in some puffs a savory‑sweet note reminiscent of a dense barbecue sauce appeared briefly.
Construction was generally strong with a few minor issues: fragile ash on one sample, a slightly tight draw on another and an uneven burn late in the third sample. Burn rates tended to slow in the second third of each cigar. Strength and body were mostly in the medium to medium‑full range, with flavor intensity often finishing full.
Where the project began
The Legacy project was developed by the next generation of the company and built around the hybrid seed program and the farm operation at Finca Natalie. The project is presented as a tribute and as a showcase for tobacco developed and grown on the company’s own acreage in Nicaragua.
Separate anniversary offering
The company also announced a separate 30th Anniversary family of cigars composed of 15‑year aged tobaccos, offered in three wrapper options and five sizes, sold in 30‑count boxes. That release is distinct from Legacy and highlights older aged leaf in its blends.
Bottom line
The Perdomo Legacy is a multi‑sku launch built around a homegrown hybrid tobacco planted a decade earlier and presented across three blend executions. Early retailer availability and reviewer tastings show thoughtful construction and flavor variety, with minor sample variation and some small construction inconsistencies noted across tested sticks.
FAQ
What is the Perdomo Legacy line?
The Legacy line is a set of 15 cigars made up of three blends offered in five sizes. It is based around a hybrid Cuban‑Cameroon seed grown at a Nicaraguan farm.
How are the blends different?
All blends use the hybrid leaf in some role. The Nicaraguan Shade‑Grown version uses the hybrid as the wrapper. The Connecticut and Maduro blends use the hybrid mainly as a binder with Ecuadorian Connecticut or Nicaraguan Maduro wrappers, respectively.
What sizes and packaging are available?
Sizes: Robusto (5 x 54), Epicure (6 x 54), Churchill (7 x 54), Gordo (6 x 60), Gran Belicoso (box‑pressed, 6 x 60). Gran Belicoso boxes hold 10 cigars; other sizes come in 24‑count boxes.
How much do the cigars cost?
Manufacturer suggested prices range roughly from $13.00 to $15.00 per cigar depending on size. Retailers may list slightly different prices.
When will they be available?
The formal announcement and trade show premiere were timed for early to mid‑April, with retailer launch events and wider retail availability scheduled through May.
What do early tastings say?
Early tastings showed medium to medium‑full body, nutty and woody flavors, some creaminess and white pepper. Construction was generally strong with a few minor issues noted in individual samples.
Key features at a glance
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| SKUs | 15 (3 blends × 5 vitolas) |
| Core tobacco | Hybrid Cuban‑Cameroon seed grown at Finca Natalie (Nicaragua) |
| Blend types | Shade‑Grown (hybrid wrapper), Ecuadorian Connecticut, Nicaraguan Maduro |
| Vitolas | Robusto, Epicure, Churchill, Gordo, Gran Belicoso (box‑pressed) |
| Box counts | Gran Belicoso: 10; other sizes: 24 |
| MSRP range | Approximately $13.00 to $15.00 per cigar (varies by size) |
| Tasting profile | Nuts, wood, creaminess, sweetness, white/black pepper; medium to medium‑full body |
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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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