In 2010, Padrón turned 46, and to celebrate the occasion, the revered brand released this eponymously named stick — a new vitola in the firm’s coveted Family Reserve line. Bearing an alluring, toothy, cocoa-colored Natural wrapper, the Family Reserve No. 46 is a Toro-sized, box-pressed puro Nicaraguan smoke with an even draw, a full body and medium-to-full strength.
Containing tobaccos that have all been aged a minimum of 10 years, the No. 46 Natural teases the palate with intense nutty flavors and proffers notes of wood, cocoa, coffee and spice, along with a smattering of floral herbs, topped by a fresh-tasting finish.
Cigar Aficionado gave this stick a 92 rating — not just once, but twice. If you haven’t yet tried the Family Reserve line from Padrón, these sticks are a great place to start.