THE PERDOMO PODCAST

About THE PERDOMO PODCAST

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™

Publisher

PERDOMO CIGARS

Category

business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

27 Mar 2026

Latest episode

2 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

5 of 14 episodes have a transcript.

1. 

   2 Oct 2026

   Ep14 • How to Make Millions of Cigars & Control The Quality

   Nick and Nicholas Perdomo reveal their meticulous system for crafting millions of premium cigars, ensuring unparalleled quality and consistency through rigorous checkpoints.

2. 

   17 Sept 2026

   Ep13 • Secrets Revealed! How to Blend a Cigar

   Nick Perdomo, cigar industry expert, reveals the meticulous process of blending cigars, sharing insights on flavor creation and consistency.

3. 

   17 Sept 2026

   Ep12 • Why Is Bourbon Barrel Aging So Important?

   Nick Perdomo, founder of Perdomo Cigars, explains how bourbon barrel aging significantly impacts cigar fermentation and aging, revealing its crucial role in developing aroma and color.

4. 

   20 Aug 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Ep11 • Perdomo Podcast Virtual Tour #1 Fermentation

   Nick Perdomo and Nicholas Perdomo guide listeners through the crucial fermentation process of premium cigar tobacco in Nicaragua, revealing how it transforms raw leaves into exceptional quality.

5. 

   5 Aug 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Ep10 • Take The Perdomo Challenge : 10th Anniversary VS Habano

   Nick Perdomo, founder of Perdomo Cigars, guides listeners through the distinct flavor profiles of the 10th Anniversary and Habano Bourbon Barrel-Aged cigar lines in this interview.

6. 

   22 Jul 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Ep9 • The David Garofalo Interview

   Host Nick Perdomo interviews David Garofalo, owner of Two Guys Cigars, about building a lasting cigar business through service and adapting to industry changes.

7. 

   10 Jul 2026

   Ep8 • Why Cigar Brands Fail, Why Brands Succeed

   Nick Perdomo shares insights into why cigar brands succeed or fail, highlighting execution as the key differentiator in this interview.

8. 

   24 Jun 2026TRANSCRIPT

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

   Host Nick Perdomo debunks cigar storage myths, revealing how the 70/70 rule can harm modern blends and offering insights for optimal flavor and construction.

9. 

   9 Jun 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Ep6 Small Vs Large Ring Gauge Cigars : Explained

   Host Nick Perdomo explains how small versus large ring gauge cigars impact flavor and draw, revealing factory insights into Nicaraguan tobacco.

10. 

    26 May 2026

    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 experien...

11. 

    11 May 2026

    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 grant...

12. 

    28 Apr 2026

    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 hu...

13. 

    13 Apr 2026

    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 f...

14. 

    27 Mar 2026

    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 coll...

Inside a recent episode

Ep11 • Perdomo Podcast Virtual Tour #1 Fermentation

Published 20 Aug 2026 · Transcript excerpt

[…] And if you see, these tobaccos are just perfect. And these are ready. And this is what total fermentation is all about. And depending on what valley the tobacco comes from is how long it's going to take. So secos, which are light tobaccos, we talked about previously in the previous podcast, takes anywhere between 18 and 24 months. Visos take anywhere between 32 and 36 months. And ligeros like this take upwards to 60 months or five years. It's very important that the fermentation process is done right, and I think it's what makes our tobacco so special. We take a longer time than most because my father always believed that we should ferment tobacco low and slow. […]

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

38 ratings

Contact THE PERDOMO PODCAST

Guest appearances

Does not typically book guests

Based on episode analysis; this does not confirm that the show is currently accepting guests.

Shows with a similar audience

• 

  The Cigar Authority

• 

  The Ash Holes

• 

  Cigar Aficionado Podcast

• 

  The Cigar Pulpit

• 

  Long Ash Podcast

• 

  Cigar Coop Prime Time Show

Questions about THE PERDOMO PODCAST