Padron Anniversary 1926 Maduro No. 1
Note: I went 'picture-happy' with this review. There are a lot of photos in this post.
This cigar was gifted to me by a very nice, older gentleman at my local cigar shop. It's been resting in my humidor for a couple of months and I thought I'd bring it with me on my recent trip to my Dad's house. I brought two other cigars just in case...
Construction:
Impeccable. This cigar just screams, "Quality!" It's firm... but not too firm; much like the Padron Anniversary 1964 it has a little give when squeezed. Some small veins litter the dark chocolate-colored wrapper.
It didn't present any burn problems at all. After the initial torch, it was off and ready to go.
Right into the first third, the Padron 1926 is a delight. The draw is effortless, the burn is perfect, and the flavors are complex and delicious.
I picked up hints of toasted nuts, cedar, and some pretty powerful spice.
As the cigar kept burning, I was amazed by the ash. It was a little flakey, but managed to stay on for about an inch and a half.
The second third was just as good as the first. The power dies down a little bit and settles into more of a medium-bodied smoke. The flavors are still rich and complex, and the burn is still excellent.
(Crooked Ash)
(The Sun!)
As the cigar winds down into the final third, I begin to cry. I didn't want it to end (even though it was freezing outside).
The flavors are pretty consistent from the second third: some cedar notes, toasted nuts, coffee, and a hint of spice. Delicious.
Overall:
Padrons get away with being expensive for a reason -- they're worth it. The Padron Anniversary 1926 Maduro is well constructed and delicious. If you're looking for a medium to full-bodied smoke that will last you a couple of hours and features complex flavors, then this is it.
Note: I went 'picture-happy' with this review. There are a lot of photos in this post.
This cigar was gifted to me by a very nice, older gentleman at my local cigar shop. It's been resting in my humidor for a couple of months and I thought I'd bring it with me on my recent trip to my Dad's house. I brought two other cigars just in case...
Construction:
Impeccable. This cigar just screams, "Quality!" It's firm... but not too firm; much like the Padron Anniversary 1964 it has a little give when squeezed. Some small veins litter the dark chocolate-colored wrapper.
It didn't present any burn problems at all. After the initial torch, it was off and ready to go.
Right into the first third, the Padron 1926 is a delight. The draw is effortless, the burn is perfect, and the flavors are complex and delicious.
I picked up hints of toasted nuts, cedar, and some pretty powerful spice.
As the cigar kept burning, I was amazed by the ash. It was a little flakey, but managed to stay on for about an inch and a half.
The second third was just as good as the first. The power dies down a little bit and settles into more of a medium-bodied smoke. The flavors are still rich and complex, and the burn is still excellent.
(Crooked Ash)
(The Sun!)
As the cigar winds down into the final third, I begin to cry. I didn't want it to end (even though it was freezing outside).
The flavors are pretty consistent from the second third: some cedar notes, toasted nuts, coffee, and a hint of spice. Delicious.
Overall:
Padrons get away with being expensive for a reason -- they're worth it. The Padron Anniversary 1926 Maduro is well constructed and delicious. If you're looking for a medium to full-bodied smoke that will last you a couple of hours and features complex flavors, then this is it.
Can't go wrong w/ a 1926. They all seem to be great.
