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20th Anniversary Maduro

Perdomo 20th Anniversary Maduro is a medium-full strength cigar made in Nicaragua at Tabacalera Perdomo. It pairs Nicaraguan Maduro wrapper; Cuban-seed Nicaraguan binder; Cuban-seed Nicaraguan filler. The catalog lists 6 sizes, from 5 × 56 to 7 × 56.

Maker
Perdomo
Wrapper
Nicaraguan Maduro
Binder
Cuban-seed Nicaraguan
Filler
Cuban-seed Nicaraguan
Country
Nicaragua
Factory
Tabacalera Perdomo
Strength
medium-full
Sizes
6 · 5 × 56 to 7 × 56

Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.

What it tastes like

what the wrapper usually brings

Perdomo 20th Anniversary Maduro uses a Nicaraguan Maduro wrapper. Maduro wrappers tend toward cocoa, coffee, dark fruit and a natural sweetness from the longer fermentation. That is the leaf's general character, not a tasting note for this cigar.

How to smoke it

rules of thumb
  • Time: plan on about 1 h 5 min to 1 h 40 min for a 6.5-inch size.
  • When: Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
  • Pair with: espresso, port, or a dark rum.
  • Pace: about a puff a minute keeps it cool and lets the flavors change from third to third. Do not inhale.
  • Before lighting: cut just above the cap line, toast the foot evenly, and take a cold draw to check it.

Sizes

6 in the catalog

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Perdomo 20th Anniversary Maduro questions

What does Perdomo 20th Anniversary Maduro taste like?

Perdomo 20th Anniversary Maduro uses a Nicaraguan Maduro wrapper. Maduro wrappers tend toward cocoa, coffee, dark fruit and a natural sweetness from the longer fermentation. That is the leaf's general character, not a tasting note for this cigar; log a smoke in CigarMind to record your own.

How strong is Perdomo 20th Anniversary Maduro?

Perdomo 20th Anniversary Maduro is listed as medium-full strength. Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.

Is Perdomo 20th Anniversary Maduro good for beginners?

It is a stronger cigar. Most newer smokers are better served starting milder and working up to it. Smoke it slowly, a puff a minute or so, and do not inhale.

Where is Perdomo 20th Anniversary Maduro made?

Perdomo 20th Anniversary Maduro is made in Nicaragua at Tabacalera Perdomo, according to manufacturer and trade sources.

What wrapper does Perdomo 20th Anniversary Maduro use?

Perdomo 20th Anniversary Maduro uses a Nicaraguan Maduro wrapper over a Cuban-seed Nicaraguan binder, with Cuban-seed Nicaraguan filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.

What sizes does Perdomo 20th Anniversary Maduro come in?

The CigarMind catalog lists 6 sizes: Corona Grande (6½ × 48), Torpedo (6½ × 54), Robusto (5 × 56), Epicure (6 × 56), Churchill (7 × 56) and Gordo (6 × 60). Each size has its own page with the full blend.

How long does it take to smoke Perdomo 20th Anniversary Maduro?

For a 6.5-inch size, plan on about 1 h 5 min to 1 h 40 min. That is a rule of thumb of 10 to 15 minutes per inch at a relaxed pace, a puff about once a minute.

What drink goes with Perdomo 20th Anniversary Maduro?

With a maduro wrapper, common pairings are espresso, port, or a dark rum. Match the drink's weight to the cigar's: lighter drinks for milder cigars, darker spirits for fuller ones.

What cigars are similar to Perdomo 20th Anniversary Maduro?

Cigars with a similar build include Padrón Series Maduro, Drew Estate Deadwood Crazy Alice and Southern Draw 300 Hands. They share maduro wrapper, medium-full strength, made in Nicaragua. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.