Perdomo launches Legacy family with 15 cigars across three blends

Perdomo Legacy line debuts with 15 SKUs across three blends

The new Perdomo Legacy line introduces three blends offered in the same five vitolas, totaling 15 SKUs. The lineup centers on a hybrid Cuban-Cameroon seed tobacco developed in 2014–2015 and grown on Perdomo’s farm in Estelí, Nicaragua. The series is built around a unique seed leaf used in different roles across the blends and is aged with a bourbon-barrel program intended to impart additional character. The Legacy project is also positioned as a tribute to Nick Perdomo Jr., the founder and longtime leader of the company.

Line background and cultivation

The hybrid seed blends Cuban-seed genetics with Cameroon-seed genetics, created during the 2014–2015 harvest window and planted at Finca Natalie in Estelí, Nicaragua. The farm is a 600-acre operation named after Natalie Socarrás, Nick Jr.’s daughter and Nick III’s sister. Descriptions from Perdomo emphasize a shade-grown cultivation approach with mineral-rich volcanic soil, producing tobacco intended to deliver a distinctive Nicaraguan profile within the blend framework.

Wrap and blend ownership across the three lines

All three Legacy cigars use the hybrid Cuban-Cameroon seed leaf, but the leaf is employed differently by blend. The Nicaraguan Shade-Grown version uses the hybrid leaf as the wrapper, while the Ecuadorian Connecticut and Nicaraguan Maduro versions use the hybrid as the binder. Regardless of blend, the wrapper is described as at least ten years old and aged further in bourbon barrels for a period that varies by version. The Legacy packaging highlights aging details: wrappers are aged and then moved into bourbon-barrel aging for substantial periods to contribute aroma and flavor complexity.

Wrapper choices, aging specifics, and fillers

The three wrappers offered are Nicaraguan Shade-Grown (hybrid wrapper), Ecuadorian Connecticut (wrapper reportedly aged around ten years with several months in bourbon), and Nicaraguan Maduro (wrapper aged around ten years with long bourbon-barrel aging). Different reports discuss aging ranges, with some accounts citing eight to ten months for bourbon aging on the Connecticut wrapper and up to fourteen months for the Maduro variant. Fillers across all three lines are Cuban-seed tobaccos grown in three regions of Nicaragua: Condega, Estelí and Jalapa. The binder for the Connecticut and Maduro blends is the hybrid leaf grown at Finca Natalie, while another retailer note suggested a Nicaraguan-grown binder for all blends, with wrappers by region varying as described. The results are described as a nuanced balance of nuttiness, wood, and sweetness across the portfolio.

Vitolas, packaging, and pricing

The Legacy line is offered in five vitolas across all three blends: Robusto (5 x 54), Epicure (6 x 54), Churchill (7 x 54), Gordo (6 x 60), and Gran Belicoso (6 x 60) with Gran Belicoso appearing in 10‑count boxes while the other sizes are listed in 24‑count boxes. Manufacturer MSRP has been reported in a range that reflects box counts and the line’s premium positioning, with retailer listings showing a similar span. Packaging and rollout details have been paired with a staged market introduction, including a planned launch event at a retailer and a broader retail rollout during May 2025, followed by an appearance at a major trade show. A separate company press cycle noted a formal announcement in early April and a premiere at a trade show in 2025.

Release timeline and marketing context

Seed-to-shelf progress began in mid‑November 2024, when project notes referenced a new Perdomo cigar named Legacy. The product family was slated for a credible and staged rollout beginning in early May at a retailer-hosted launch event, with initial retail availability around May 8 and continued expansion through the month. A formal corporate message about the cigars was anticipated in early April, and the Legacy line was also positioned for a PCA Convention debut in April 2025 in New Orleans. The blend was developed as a collaboration among Perdomo’s agronomy and genetics teams, with Nicholas Perdomo III presenting the project as a tribute to his father, and as a new platform to showcase Perdomo’s shade-grown hip and hybrid-seed approach.

Reception notes and tasting context

Independent tasting notes describe the Legacy Connecticut Epicure as presenting a full, bright aroma on wrappers, with a spectrum of wood, citrus, and nut notes. The scents on the tested Connecticut Epicure line were consistently rich, with some tests highlighting a porridge-like note and others a more pronounced bread-like sweetness. Cold draws were medium-full, and overall the cigars displayed a medium-to-full body with a range of nutty, wood, and fruity notes. The finish tended toward creamy, nutty, and peppery profiles, with occasional hints of herbal notes. Overall, the three tested examples were noted for strong construction and favorable burn behavior, with one instance of an uneven burn in the final third. The reviewer’s conclusion highlighted the line as a strong new entrant suitable for both casual and dedicated smokers, and noted the Legacy as a standout new release for the year in the evaluation context. The reviewer also noted the Legacy line as part of a broader Perdomo portfolio positioned to honor the founder and celebrate the farm’s hybrid tobacco program.

Related Perdomo product context

In the same product family ecosystem, another Perdomo offering exists as a distinct line—the Perdomo 30th Anniversary—which foregrounds aged tobaccos and box-pressed formats. This distinct family uses its own aging profiles and box counts, reflecting Perdomo’s broader strategy of aging and blending across multiple lines.

Key branding notes

The Legacy band includes two dates, “1965” and “2025,” reflecting a commemorative frame around Nick Perdomo Jr.’s milestone. The branding underscores a narrative of lineage and family legacy, with statements describing the blend as an extraordinary tobacco with a long‑planned dream realized by the next generation of Perdomo leadership.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

• What is the Perdomo Legacy line? A trio of cigar blends built around a hybrid Cuban-Cameroon seed, produced in 15 SKUs across five vitolas, each with distinct wrapper and aging characteristics.
• How many SKUs are in the Legacy line? Fifteen SKUs in total, created from three blends offered in the same five vitolas.
• What are the wrapper options? Nicaraguan Shade‑Grown wrapper as the wrapper leaf on the Nicaraguan Shade-Grown version; Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper for the Connecticut blend; Nicaraguan Maduro wrapper for the Maduro blend.
• Where is the tobacco grown? The tobacco is grown at Finca Natalie in Estelí, Nicaragua, on a 600‑acre farm.
• What is special about the seed leaf? It is a hybrid of Cuban-seed and Cameroon-seed genetics developed by Perdomo in 2014–2015 for distinct flavor and balance.
• What are the vitolas offered? Robusto (5 x 54), Epicure (6 x 54), Churchill (7 x 54), Gordo (6 x 60), and Gran Belicoso (6 x 60, box-pressed).
• What are the aging details? Wrapper aging of at least ten years, with bourbon-barrel aging for varying durations per version (reports cite eight to fourteen months in some cases).
• When did the Legacy line debut? The public rollout began with teasers in late 2024, with planned retail release in May 2025 and a PCA show debut scheduled for 2025.

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