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Estate Seleccion Vintage Maduro

Perdomo Estate Seleccion Vintage 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 (incl. Finca Natalie secos) filler. The catalog lists 5 sizes, from 5 × 54 to 7 × 54.

Maker
Perdomo
Wrapper
Nicaraguan Maduro
Binder
Cuban-seed Nicaraguan
Filler
Cuban-seed Nicaraguan (incl. Finca Natalie secos)
Country
Nicaragua
Factory
Tabacalera Perdomo
Strength
medium-full
Sizes
5 · 5 × 54 to 7 × 54

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

What it tastes like

what the wrapper usually brings

Perdomo Estate Seleccion Vintage 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

5 in the catalog

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Perdomo Estate Seleccion Vintage Maduro questions

What does Perdomo Estate Seleccion Vintage Maduro taste like?

Perdomo Estate Seleccion Vintage 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 Estate Seleccion Vintage Maduro?

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

Is Perdomo Estate Seleccion Vintage 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 Estate Seleccion Vintage Maduro made?

Perdomo Estate Seleccion Vintage Maduro is made in Nicaragua at Tabacalera Perdomo, according to manufacturer and trade sources.

What wrapper does Perdomo Estate Seleccion Vintage Maduro use?

Perdomo Estate Seleccion Vintage Maduro uses a Nicaraguan Maduro wrapper over a Cuban-seed Nicaraguan binder, with Cuban-seed Nicaraguan (incl. Finca Natalie secos) filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.

What sizes does Perdomo Estate Seleccion Vintage Maduro come in?

The CigarMind catalog lists 5 sizes: Regente (5 × 54), Imperio (6 × 54), Prestigio (6½ × 54), Aristocrata (7 × 54) and Phantom (6½ × 60). Each size has its own page with the full blend.

How long does it take to smoke Perdomo Estate Seleccion Vintage 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 Estate Seleccion Vintage 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 Estate Seleccion Vintage 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.