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Legacy Ecuadorian Connecticut

Perdomo Legacy Ecuadorian Connecticut is a mild-medium strength cigar made in Nicaragua at Tabacalera Perdomo. It pairs Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper; Nicaraguan Shade Grown binder; Cuban-seed Nicaraguan filler. The catalog lists 5 sizes, from 5 × 54 to 7 × 54.

Maker
Perdomo
Wrapper
Ecuadorian Connecticut
Binder
Nicaraguan Shade Grown
Filler
Cuban-seed Nicaraguan
Country
Nicaragua
Factory
Tabacalera Perdomo
Strength
mild-medium
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 Legacy Ecuadorian Connecticut uses an Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper. Connecticut shade wrappers tend toward cream, cedar, nuts and a light, smooth finish. 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 hour to 1 h 30 min for a 6-inch size.
  • When: Mild to medium: an easy daytime smoke and a gentle step up from a first cigar.
  • Pair with: coffee with cream, a light beer, or a sparkling wine.
  • 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 Legacy Ecuadorian Connecticut questions

What does Perdomo Legacy Ecuadorian Connecticut taste like?

Perdomo Legacy Ecuadorian Connecticut uses an Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper. Connecticut shade wrappers tend toward cream, cedar, nuts and a light, smooth finish. 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 Legacy Ecuadorian Connecticut?

Perdomo Legacy Ecuadorian Connecticut is listed as mild-medium strength. Mild to medium: an easy daytime smoke and a gentle step up from a first cigar.

Is Perdomo Legacy Ecuadorian Connecticut good for beginners?

Yes. It is listed as mild to mild-medium, which is where most smokers start. Smoke it slowly, a puff a minute or so, and do not inhale.

Where is Perdomo Legacy Ecuadorian Connecticut made?

Perdomo Legacy Ecuadorian Connecticut is made in Nicaragua at Tabacalera Perdomo, according to manufacturer and trade sources.

What wrapper does Perdomo Legacy Ecuadorian Connecticut use?

Perdomo Legacy Ecuadorian Connecticut uses an Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper over a Nicaraguan Shade Grown 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 Legacy Ecuadorian Connecticut come in?

The CigarMind catalog lists 5 sizes: Robusto (5 × 54), Epicure (6 × 54), Churchill (7 × 54), Gordo (6 × 60) and Gran Belicoso (6 × 60). Each size has its own page with the full blend.

How long does it take to smoke Perdomo Legacy Ecuadorian Connecticut?

For a 6-inch size, plan on about 1 hour to 1 h 30 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 Legacy Ecuadorian Connecticut?

With a Connecticut shade wrapper, common pairings are coffee with cream, a light beer, or a sparkling wine. 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 Legacy Ecuadorian Connecticut?

Cigars with a similar build include RoMa Craft Intemperance EC XVIII, Drew Estate ACID Blue and Southern Draw Rose of Sharon. They share Connecticut shade wrapper, mild-medium strength, made in Nicaragua. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.