THE PERDOMO PODCAST

PERDOMO CIGARS
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Welcome to The Perdomo Podcast—your front-row seat inside one of the world's most respected premium cigar manufacturers. Hosted by Nick Perdomo and Nicholas Perdomo III, this is more than a cigar podcast. It's an inside look at the people, craftsmanship, history, innovation, and family values that have shaped Perdomo Cigars into a globally recognized brand. Each episode takes you behind the scenes—from the tobacco fields of Nicaragua to the aging rooms, rolling tables, blending process, and business decisions that most cigar enthusiasts never get to see. Along the way, you'll hear stories from decades in the premium cigar industry, conversations with special guests, and practical insights for everyone from first-time smokers to seasoned aficionados. Whether you're passionate about premium cigars, entrepreneurship, family business, craftsmanship, or the pursuit of excellence, you'll find something worth lighting up for. Subscribe and join us as we explore the traditions, innovations, and stories that continue to shape the future of premium cigars. Straight From the Cigar Makers™

Episodes

  1. 6d ago

    Ep9 • The David Garofalo Interview

    Send us Fan Mail A cigar shop can look busy and still be losing its future one customer at a time. We bring on our first-ever guest, Dave Garofalo, owner of Two Guys Cigars and host of The Cigar Authority, to break down what separates a “store with a humidor” from a true brick-and-mortar cigar business that lasts for decades. Dave takes us back to 1985 and walks us through how cigar retail has changed, why he committed to going cigars-only, and how he learned to build loyalty with service and selection instead of constant discounting. We talk customer lifetime value, why an “event” is not the same thing as a deal, and how the right in-store experience turns casual buyers into long-term regulars. If you care about cigar customer service, humidor strategy, and building a cigar lounge community, this is packed with real-world lessons. We also get into content marketing for cigars, including why Dave started podcasting in 2010 when most people had never heard the word “podcast,” and how education creates better customers who recognize quality and keep coming back. Then we go rapid-fire on what retailers should start doing tomorrow, the biggest product-mix mistake that fuels online cigar discounters, and what both retailers and consumers should demand from a great cigar shop, from cleanliness to professionalism. Subscribe, share this with a retailer or cigar friend, and leave us a review so we can keep bringing you more maker-and-retail insights like this. Support the show Visit PerdomoPodcast.com

    Ep9 • The David Garofalo Interview

  2. Jul 10

    Ep8 • Why Cigar Brands Fail, Why Brands Succeed

    Send us Fan Mail Most cigar brands don’t fail because the idea was bad. They fail because the fundamentals collapse under real pressure: inconsistent tobacco, unreliable supply, pricing that feels like a cash grab, or a brand that looks great once but can’t deliver the same premium cigar experience again. We get honest about what separates long-running cigar brands from short-lived launches, and why “execution” is the word that keeps coming up. We walk through the Perdomo approach to cigar manufacturing and brand building, starting with vertical integration and why controlling the process from seed to box protects quality. We talk tobacco aging and deep inventory, the difference between core cigar lines and limited edition cigars, and why we refuse to chase trends that don’t serve the smoker. Along the way, we share how consistency turns into trust, and how trust turns into loyalty that lasts for decades. Then we get practical about what happens at retail: why in stock position matters, how packaging design works as a silent salesman, why clean merchandising and organized displays improve ease of shopping, and how a fair cigar pricing strategy supports retailers and consumers without turning the product into a commodity. If you care about premium cigars, the cigar industry, or building brands the right way, this is a straight shot of principles you can measure. Subscribe for more cigar education, share this with a friend who loves cigars, and leave a review with your take: what makes you stick with a cigar brand for the long haul? Support the show Visit PerdomoPodcast.com

    Ep8 • Why Cigar Brands Fail, Why Brands Succeed

  3. Jun 24

    Ep7 • Cigar MythBusters : Part 1 The Right Way To Store Cigars For Flavor & Construction

    Send us Fan Mail The cigar world loves rules of thumb, but some “truths” quietly ruin great cigars. We kick off our Cigar Mythbusters series by taking aim at the famous 70% humidity at 70°F guideline and explaining why it can be the wrong target for many modern blends, especially thick Nicaraguan tobacco. When tobacco acts like a sponge, too much moisture can choke the burn, dull the flavor, and turn a premium smoking experience into a string of relights. From the factory floor to your home humidor, we walk through what actually works and why. Nick breaks down the real sweet spot we’ve tested for decades, why 65% relative humidity often delivers the best draw and combustion for our cigars, and how storage should change based on the texture of the tobacco inside the cigar. We also talk about shipping realities, retailer humidors, and why extremely dry climates may need a little extra humidity to prevent shock and rapid moisture loss. We wrap with simple, high-impact humidor habits: stop “checking” your cigars all day, use a reliable humidification device, stick to distilled water, and understand how real cellophane protects cigars while still letting them age. If you care about cigar storage, humidor humidity, and getting the flavor the blender intended, this one is for you. Subscribe, share this with a fellow cigar enthusiast, and leave a review with your go-to humidity setting. Support the show Visit PerdomoPodcast.com

    Ep7 • Cigar MythBusters : Part 1 The Right Way To Store Cigars For Flavor & Construction

  4. Jun 10

    Ep6 • Small Vs Large Ring Gauge Cigars… Explained

    Send us Fan Mail {Stereo Audio + Re-upload} Skinny cigars have a reputation for “purity,” and big ring gauges get labeled as a trend. We want to cut through the noise and talk about what actually happens when thick Nicaraguan tobacco meets a small circumference. From the factory floor to the farms, we’ve seen how leaf texture, airflow, and burn temperature can make the difference between a cool, flavorful smoke and a tight draw that turns sharp and hot. We dig into why Nicaraguan tobacco grows so thick and oily, how water and sun affect the leaf, and why that richness often needs more surface space to perform. We also connect the dots to classic Cuban and Dominican sizes and explain why thinner formats can be easier when the tobacco itself is thinner. Then we get practical: what we consider small ring gauge vs large ring gauge, why 46 to 60 often delivers the best balance, and why the wrapper leaf contributes real flavor but nowhere near the “70%” myth. If you like a smaller mouthfeel, we cover smart compromises that keep blend complexity intact, including torpedo cigars, belicosos, and box-pressed cigars that feel slimmer while still burning like a bigger ring gauge should. If you care about value, we also explain why larger formats can deliver more of the blend without forcing you to pay double. Subscribe for more cigar education from our day-to-day work in tobacco and manufacturing, share this with a friend who argues ring gauge, and leave a review telling us what size you reach for most. #perdomocigars  #perdomoarmy    #PERDOMO Please leave your comments below and we will answer your most pressing questions related to Perdomo Cigars. PERDOMO GEAR: https://httpslink.com/PerdomoGear PERDOMO WEBSITE: https://httpslink.com/PerdomoCigars   — — — FACEBOOK:  https://httpslink.com/PerdomoFacebook FACEBOOK GROUP: https://httpslink.com/FacebookGroup INSTAGRAM: https://httpslink.com/PerdomoInstagram X: https://x.com/perdomocigars Must be 21 and up to purchase tobacco in the United States.  Cigars are not a safe alternative to cigarettes. Support the show Visit PerdomoPodcast.com

    Ep6 • Small Vs Large Ring Gauge Cigars… Explained

  5. May 26

    Ep5 • Do We Smoke With Our Eyes Or Our Palate?

    Send us Fan Mail Your next cigar might taste different the moment you stop judging it by the wrapper. We kick things off with a deceptively simple question: do we taste with our palate or do we taste with our eyes first? From there, we get honest about the biggest trap in cigar smoking and cigar buying: assuming a Connecticut wrapper must be mild, a Sun Grown must be medium, and a Maduro must be strong. That shortcut feels helpful, but it can send you to the wrong blend and the wrong experience.  We walk through the real drivers of flavor and body by explaining tobacco primings in plain language. You’ll hear how sand leaves can introduce harsh, “dirty” notes, why seco brings aroma and burn, how viso adds depth, and why ligero carries the most strength. Then we connect the dots to blending proportions with a simple kitchen analogy: salt, pepper, and garlic. The takeaway is practical: strength is built by recipe, not by color.  We also dig into cigar construction and why what you can’t see matters most. The wrapper can contribute a meaningful percentage of flavor, but the filler blend is the core of the cigar’s personality. We talk consistency, lot numbers, and why Nicaragua’s key growing regions, including Jalapa, Estelí, and Condega, give blenders so many tools to create balance. Finally, we share how to smoke a cigar like wine, why you don’t need to inhale, and how retrohale can be a useful option for checking strength and harmony.  If you like nerdy cigar education with real-world takeaways, subscribe, share the show with a friend, and leave a review so more smokers can stop shopping by color and start smoking by taste. Support the show Visit PerdomoPodcast.com

  6. May 11

    Ep4 • From Father to Son: Building the Future of Perdomo Cigars

    Send us Fan Mail PCA 2026 in New Orleans hit us like a wave. Our booth stayed slammed, orders kept rolling, and for the first time in a long time the energy felt like a true turning point for Perdomo Cigars. Nicholas and I sit down right after the show to explain why Perdomo Legacy became the headline, why retailers showed up ready to expand their selections, and what it means when you see that kind of real-world pull from the market.  We also unpack something we’ll never take for granted: Perdomo Legacy Nicaraguan Shade Grown getting named Cigar of the Year by four different major cigar media outlets. We talk about why those awards matter, what “hands down number one” signals to cigar smokers, and how our team’s consistency shows up when it counts. Then we get into the Perdomo Legacy Father and Son project, comparing blends, sharing tasting notes, and explaining the craft details premium cigar fans care about, from 10 to 15-year aged tobaccos to bourbon barrel aging and the cabinet chest presentation.  If you’re a cigar retailer, we share the practical playbook we keep repeating: this is a hand-sell cigar, and staff training plus product knowledge makes the difference. We also talk about why the Perdomo Podcast is taking off, how we approach cigar myths, and why we care so much about teaching cigar storage, cutting, and lighting the right way. Finally, we lay out how we’re expanding accounts in 2026 by growing farms, adding factory capacity, and investing in people, including the jobs we’re proud to create in Nicaragua.  Subscribe for more, share this with a friend who loves premium cigars, and leave a review so more cigar smokers can find the show. Support the show Visit PerdomoPodcast.com

  7. Apr 28

    Ep3 • First of It’s Kind: Perdomo Reserve Champagne

    Send us Fan Mail A Connecticut-wrapped cigar that actually tastes creamy, rich, and complex sounds obvious now, but it wasn’t in the late 90s. We’re Nicholas Perdomo and Nick Perdomo, and we’re finally telling the real Perdomo Reserve Champagne story: how one phone call about aging Connecticut seed wrapper inventory turned into a blend that changed what people expected from a “light wrapper” premium handmade cigar.  We get specific about what made Champagne different from the crowded humidor scene back then. Instead of following the dominant formula, we paired a Connecticut shade wrapper with Nicaraguan binder and Nicaraguan filler and worked the blend hard so the fillers wouldn’t overpower the wrapper. We talk about building the recipe through lot numbers, why we aimed for a medium-bodied cigar that’s easy-going, and how “smooth” and “mild” are not the same thing when you’re chasing real cigar flavor and balance.  Then we go deep on process: sorting, curing, fermentation, and why we believe great Connecticut needs roughly 60 months of aging to lose the sharp edges and develop those honey tones and creamy, almond-vanilla character. We also share the quality mindset behind stockpiling tobacco and the behind-the-scenes reason the gold cellophane exists: UV protection that preserves wrapper color under humidor lighting, while accidentally creating a signature “champagne” look.  If you’ve never tried Perdomo Reserve Champagne or you thought Connecticut wrapper cigars were always tart or boring, this conversation is for you. Subscribe, share the show with a fellow cigar lover, and leave a review telling us what “smooth but flavorful” means to your palate. Support the show Visit PerdomoPodcast.com

  8. Apr 13

    Ep2 • Why Patience Is The Best Cigar Tool

    Send us Fan Mail The fastest way to ruin a great cigar is to rush the first 60 seconds. Nicholas Perdomo sits down with his dad, Nick Perdomo, to break down the hands-on cigar basics that most people never learn: how to cut a cigar cleanly, how to light a cigar without scorching flavor, and how to avoid the common mistakes that lead to harsh smoke and constant relights. We get specific about cigar cutting techniques, comparing the straight cut, V-cut, and punch cut with clear pros and cons for draw, smoke temperature, and blend consistency. Nick explains why a guillotine straight cut is his top choice, how to “shave the cap” so you don’t pull tobacco into your mouth, and how to handle intimidating shapes like a torpedo or belicoso with a simple quarter-inch clip. If you’ve ever wondered why a punch cut can feel hot or why a V-cut sometimes leaves debris, you’ll hear the practical reasons in plain language. Then we move to cigar lighting. Instead of torching the foot, we walk through the “toast the foot” method, rotating the cigar 360 degrees to seal the wrapper to the binder for better combustibility, less flaking, and a cleaner burn. We also share why we don’t remove the cigar band too early, plus the “pinky rule” that helps prevent wrapper cracks. To close, we tackle nicotine sickness: how not to get sick from a cigar, how proper humidity around 65% matters, why you should never inhale, and the quick sugar fix we use during tasting and blending. If you found this helpful, subscribe, share it with a friend who keeps torching the foot, and leave a review with your go-to cutter and lighter setup. Support the show Visit PerdomoPodcast.com

    Ep2 • Why Patience Is The Best Cigar Tool

  9. Mar 27

    Ep1 • Father & Son Handcraft a PERDOMO LEGACY

    Send us Fan Mail A new cigar blend is one thing. Building a cigar with your dad, then pulling back the curtain on every decision, is something else entirely. We’re Nicholas Perdomo and Nick Perdomo, and we’re kicking off the Perdomo Podcast Show with the story people keep asking for: Perdomo Legacy Father and Son. We talk through why we finally chose to make a limited edition cigar, how small lots from our farms can be too rare for regular production but too good to ignore, and why this collaboration matters for our family’s future in the premium cigar industry. You’ll hear the deep details cigar lovers crave, including our proprietary Nicaraguan shade grown hybrid wrapper (Cuban-seed Habano crossed with Cameroon-seed), and how that genetics match delivers richness plus sweetness and aroma. We get specific about cigar blending basics like primings, and we compare how higher vs lower primings change flavor, burn, and balance. We also explain how Nicaragua’s key regions Estelí, Jalapa, and Condega give us a wider blending canvas. Then we go into the “engineered” stuff: the six-inch 48-60-52 format, the soft box press, why we chose wooden molds for oily tobaccos, and how moisture control helps uniform aging and fermentation. We close with our take on Connecticut wrapper myths, plus the thinking behind our luxury green packaging and the 50-count chest that can double as a humidor. If you enjoy real cigar education, subscribe, share this with a fellow cigar smoker, and leave a review. What blend are you most excited to smoke: Shade Grown, Maduro, or Connecticut? Support the show Visit PerdomoPodcast.com

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Welcome to The Perdomo Podcast—your front-row seat inside one of the world's most respected premium cigar manufacturers. Hosted by Nick Perdomo and Nicholas Perdomo III, this is more than a cigar podcast. It's an inside look at the people, craftsmanship, history, innovation, and family values that have shaped Perdomo Cigars into a globally recognized brand. Each episode takes you behind the scenes—from the tobacco fields of Nicaragua to the aging rooms, rolling tables, blending process, and business decisions that most cigar enthusiasts never get to see. Along the way, you'll hear stories from decades in the premium cigar industry, conversations with special guests, and practical insights for everyone from first-time smokers to seasoned aficionados. Whether you're passionate about premium cigars, entrepreneurship, family business, craftsmanship, or the pursuit of excellence, you'll find something worth lighting up for. Subscribe and join us as we explore the traditions, innovations, and stories that continue to shape the future of premium cigars. Straight From the Cigar Makers™

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  • Creator
    PERDOMO CIGARS
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    9
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 PERDOMO CIGARS
  • Show Website
    THE PERDOMO PODCAST

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