Perdomo 20th Anniversary Maduro Epicure

The Perdomo 20th Anniversary Maduro Epicure is a bold, full‑flavoured Nicaraguan cigar that showcases Perdomo’s expertise with maduro tobaccos and barrel aging. This Epicure format (typically a toro at 6" x 56) features an 8‑year‑old Cuban‑seed Nicaraguan maduro wrapper that is bourbon‑barrel aged for an additional 10–14 months, wrapped around well‑aged Nicaraguan binder and filler leaf. The result is a rich, medium‑to‑full cigar with deep sweetness, dark chocolate and espresso notes, perfectly balanced by spice and earth, and widely regarded as one of the standouts in the Perdomo portfolio.

The 20th Anniversary line, introduced in 2012 to celebrate two decades of Perdomo Cigars, is offered in Connecticut, Sun Grown and Maduro versions, all blended with prime Nicaraguan tobaccos aged for at least eight years and then further matured in bourbon barrels. The Maduro Epicure is the darkest, richest expression in the range, delivering semi‑sweet chocolate and espresso flavours with just the right amount of spice, making it an excellent choice for UK smokers looking to buy Nicaraguan cigars online that offer complexity, consistency and a touch of decadence.

About Perdomo Cigars

Perdomo Cigars is a family‑owned company with deep roots in both Cuba and Nicaragua, led by Nick Perdomo Jr. and built on a philosophy of complete vertical integration – from seed to box. The company controls every stage of production: seed selection, nursery, farming, curing, fermentation, aging, rolling, box‑making and even printing, allowing an exceptional level of consistency and quality control that’s become a hallmark of the brand.

The 20th Anniversary series reflects Perdomo’s commitment to long‑aged tobaccos and innovative finishing techniques such as bourbon barrel aging, which add depth and polish rather than masking the underlying Nicaraguan character. For many enthusiasts, Perdomo offers some of the best value in premium Nicaraguan cigars, combining robust flavour with impeccable construction and fair pricing – attributes that have helped the brand secure numerous high ratings and awards across its lines.

You can explore more of the range here: Buy Nicaraguan Cigars Online | Fine Cigars Club.

Perdomo 20th Anniversary Maduro Epicure – Tasting Notes

The Perdomo 20th Anniversary Maduro Epicure delivers a full, layered profile with a strong emphasis on dark chocolate, coffee and BBQ‑like savoury sweetness.

Initial third:
Bold notes of dark chocolate and espresso dominate from the start, with a semi‑sweet character that showcases the bourbon‑barrel‑aged wrapper. Supporting notes of leather, earth and a touch of cedar appear, while a peppery zing – with hints of cayenne and Szechuan pepper – adds early complexity and keeps the palate awake.

Middle third:
The chocolate sweetness persists as the pepper mellows. Flavours of red‑pepper spice, grilled steak, roasted vegetables and a subtle vanilla‑cinnamon sweetness reminiscent of BBQ crust emerge, giving the cigar a distinctive “smoked meat and spice” character. The smoke is creamy, smooth and chewy, with a lingering, balanced finish that sits at medium‑to‑full strength without becoming harsh.

Final third:
Spice returns with a renewed punch of cayenne and continued notes of charred meat and hickory. Graham‑cracker and molasses notes appear, adding a touch of burnt‑sugar sweetness, while espresso, earth, cedar and leather carry through to the end. Smoked slowly, the finale is rich and long‑lasting, with dark chocolate, coffee and spicy wood dominating the aftertaste.

Aroma & mouthfeel:
Expect a rich bouquet of cocoa, espresso, leather, oak and hickory, with undertones of maple, caramel and spice that reflect the bourbon‑barrel influence. The smoke is creamy, smooth and notably chewy, leaving a long, satisfying finish and a persistent flavour coating on the palate.

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Fun Facts About Perdomo & the 20th Anniversary

From air‑traffic controller to cigar maker: Before running one of Nicaragua’s largest cigar operations, Nick Perdomo Jr. worked as an air‑traffic controller in the US, blending cigars at night and eventually turning his passion into a full‑time family business.

Family legacy: The Perdomo story links three generations of cigar makers, starting in Cuba before the revolution and continuing in Nicaragua with Nick Jr., who rebuilt the family’s cigar legacy from scratch.

Few fully integrated factories: Nick has pointed out that only a handful of cigar factories in the world are truly fully vertically integrated from seed to cigar; Perdomo is one of them, which is why they can standardise things like barreling times, fermentation and box production.

Three faces of 20th Anniversary: The 20th Anniversary line comes in Connecticut, Sun Grown and Maduro; the latter two are Nicaraguan puros, and all three use tobaccos aged at least eight years plus additional bourbon‑barrel finishing, giving very different experiences from a shared core concept.

Other Perdomo & Nicaraguan cigars We recommend

If you enjoy the rich, full‑bodied sweetness of the Perdomo 20th Anniversary Maduro Epicure, a natural companion cigar is the Perdomo 20th Anniversary Connecticut Epicure. This version uses a golden Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper over the same long‑aged Nicaraguan core, delivering a creamier, milder profile with notes of nuts, cream, cedar and subtle sweetness – perfect for earlier in the day or when you want a more laid‑back Perdomo.

To explore more top‑quality Nicaraguan cigars beyond Perdomo – from bold AJ Fernandez blends to elegant Aging Room and beyond – browse our full selection here: Buy Nicaraguan Cigars Online | Fine Cigars Club.