Perdomo
Legacy Nicaraguan Shade Grown
Perdomo Legacy Nicaraguan Shade Grown is a medium strength cigar made in Nicaragua at Tabacalera Perdomo. It pairs Nicaraguan Shade Grown wrapper; Nicaraguan Shade Grown binder; Cuban-seed Nicaraguan filler. The catalog lists 5 sizes, from 5 × 54 to 7 × 54.
- Maker
- Perdomo
- Wrapper
- Nicaraguan Shade Grown
- Binder
- Nicaraguan Shade Grown
- Filler
- Cuban-seed Nicaraguan
- Country
- Nicaragua
- Factory
- Tabacalera Perdomo
- Strength
- 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 bringsPerdomo Legacy Nicaraguan Shade Grown uses a Nicaraguan Shade Grown 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: Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
- 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 catalogWhat to try next
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What does Perdomo Legacy Nicaraguan Shade Grown taste like?
Perdomo Legacy Nicaraguan Shade Grown uses a Nicaraguan Shade Grown 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 Nicaraguan Shade Grown?
Perdomo Legacy Nicaraguan Shade Grown is listed as medium strength. Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
Is Perdomo Legacy Nicaraguan Shade Grown good for beginners?
Usually, yes. Medium strength is manageable for most newer smokers who smoke slowly after eating. Smoke it slowly, a puff a minute or so, and do not inhale.
Where is Perdomo Legacy Nicaraguan Shade Grown made?
Perdomo Legacy Nicaraguan Shade Grown is made in Nicaragua at Tabacalera Perdomo, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Perdomo Legacy Nicaraguan Shade Grown use?
Perdomo Legacy Nicaraguan Shade Grown uses a Nicaraguan Shade Grown 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 Nicaraguan Shade Grown 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 Nicaraguan Shade Grown?
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 Nicaraguan Shade Grown?
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 Nicaraguan Shade Grown?
Cigars with a similar build include My Father Connecticut, Southern Draw Rose of Sharon Desert Rose and Tatuaje Cabaiguan Guapos. They share Connecticut shade wrapper, medium strength, made in Nicaragua. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.