Perdomo
Perdomo Gran Cru
Perdomo Gran Cru is a medium strength cigar made in Nicaragua. It pairs Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper; Nicaraguan binder; Nicaraguan aged filler. The catalog lists 2 sizes, from 5 × 52 to 6 × 52.
- Maker
- Perdomo
- Wrapper
- Ecuadorian Connecticut
- Binder
- Nicaraguan
- Filler
- Nicaraguan aged
- Country
- Nicaragua
- Strength
- medium
- Sizes
- 2 · 5 × 52 to 6 × 52
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually bringsPerdomo Gran Cru 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: 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
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What does Perdomo Gran Cru taste like?
Perdomo Gran Cru 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 Gran Cru?
Perdomo Gran Cru is listed as medium strength. Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
Is Perdomo Gran Cru 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 Gran Cru made?
Perdomo Gran Cru is made in Nicaragua, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Perdomo Gran Cru use?
Perdomo Gran Cru uses an Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper over a Nicaraguan binder, with Nicaraguan aged filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does Perdomo Gran Cru come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 2 sizes: Robusto (5 × 52) and Toro (6 × 52). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Perdomo Gran Cru?
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 Gran Cru?
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 Gran Cru?
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.