The Padrón 1926 series — named for the birth year of late company founder José Orlando Padrón — may well be the revered brand’s greatest line of cigars. This vitola — released in 2004 to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the firm’s founding — is an exemplary member of this premium family.
Torpedo-shaped, box-pressed and gorgeous, the Serie 1926 40th Anniversary in a Maduro wrapper is a “puro” Nicaraguan smoke, with all tobaccos in the cigar being aged for a minimum of five years. With a lush, easy draw and a near-perfect burn, this medium-to-full-bodied, medium-to-full-strength stick is one of the most attractive cigars you’ll come across.
Light it up, and taste sweet, woody notes of pepper and Padrón’s signature aroma of cocoa powder blending seamlessly with nuances of cumin and vanilla. The finish is toasty and spicy.
Cigar Aficionado rated this vitola a 91 once and a 90 twice. This is an underrated stick that looks as good as it smokes. Order a box today, and sample a handful of Padrón’s finest creations.