One of the pioneers in the large ring gauge movement was Perdomo Cigars. It was back in the early 2000s when Nick Perdomo introduced a line called the Perdomo Inmenso. It was a line well ahead of its time, as it featured some very large ring gauge cigars. Over the past decade, large ring gauges […]
Best Cigar Value 2021: Perdomo Firecracker (2020 Edition)
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The Best Cigar Value category is quite simple. We look at the 30 cigars that landed on the Cigar Coop Countdown and then determine which cigar provides the most bang for the buck. We have developed a very simple algorithm that looks at the price of a cigar and where the cigar landed on the […]
2021 Cigar of the Year Countdown (Coop’s List): #3 – Perdomo Firecracker (2020)
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“When it comes to Perdomo Firecracker, this is the best release of the series to date. While the flavors are amazing, what really surprised me was the amount of complexity this small 3 1/2 inch cigar delivered. Great things can come in small packages when it comes to a cigar.” Wrapper: Nicaraguan Sun Grown Binder: […]
2021 Cigar of the Year Countdown (Coop’s List): #6 – Perdomo Reserve 10th Anniversary Box-Pressed Maduro Robusto
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“This cigar excels in the most important category – flavor. While the flavors don’t undergo radical transitions, there are plenty of flavor nuances along the way. Add some outstanding construction to the equation and you have the perfect storm for an excellent cigar experience.” Wrapper: Nicaraguan Maduro Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Country of Origin: Nicaragua […]
2021 Cigar of the Year Countdown (Coop’s List): #23 – Perdomo Reserve 10th Anniversary Box-Pressed Sun Grown Epicure
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“The most important thing when smoking a cigar is the flavor, and I found the flavor pulls through with the Perdomo Reserve 10th Anniversary Sun Grown Epicure.” Wrapper: Nicaraguan Sun Grown Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Country of Origin: Nicaragua Factory: Tabacalera Perdomo S.A. Epicure: 6 x 54 Price: $8.75 Sponsor: Yes Samples Provided for Initial […]
Cigar Review: Perdomo Reserve 10th Anniversary Box-Pressed Maduro Robusto
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Perdomo Cigars’ CEO Nick Perdomo will tell you he doesn’t do a lot in the way of new releases, but 2020 would be a different story. In 2020, Perdomo decided to replace the Perdomo Reserve 10th Anniversary Champagne Noir and Perdomo Reserve 10th Anniversary Champagne Sun Grown with two new cigars. These cigars would be […]
Summer of ’21 Report: United Cigars
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To say the Summer of ’21 for United Cigars was busy might be an understatement. This year might be the busiest year for United Cigars that I can remember in recent years. Over the past few years, United Cigars has been strengthening its portfolio and is offering cigars to appeal to a wide range […]
Cigar News: Perdomo Firecracker Returns for 2021
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The Perdomo Firecracker, a cigar made by Perdomo Cigars for United Cigars’ Series Unidas Collection Firecracker, is making a return. Originally released in June 2020, the Perdomo Firecracker is a 3 1/2 x 50 cigar based on tobaccos from the Perdomo 20th Anniversary Sun Grown wrapper. The cigar is currently en route to retailers. “I […]
PCA 2021 Report: Perdomo Cigars
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For the past few years, Perdomo Cigars has been known to have one of the more elaborate booths at the Trade Show. This has included Macy’s department-store-like displays, a big video screen, and of course Nick Perdomo’s iconic drum set. This year, Perdomo Cigars went in the direction of economy of scale and had a […]
Cigar News: Perdomo Connoisseur Collection Introduced at 2021 PCA
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At the 2021 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show, Perdomo Cigars introduced four 12-count samplers known as the Perdomo Connoisseur Collection. There are three collections representing Perdomo’s signature wrappers (Connecticut Shade, Sun Grown, and Maduro), and a fourth collection known as “Award Winning” that includes Perdomo’s highest-rated and award-winning cigars. Each collection includes two […]