Padrón and Oliva Reference Guides

[Moro]

First and foremost, I'd like to thank Jeff (jwintosh) for the work in this guide. I'm reposting, because he has some difficulties with his computer. I'd also like to thank Bill (Angry Bill) and Wade (Volusianator) for their help in this section with the Pepin and Fuente guides.

Padrón​

We uphold the respect and pride of our traditions and our name by delivering only the finest, handmade, complex cigars with the flavor of the Cuban heritage out of which the recipe was born. This is why it is so important that we control every aspect of our business throughout all steps of our tobacco growing and cigar manufacturing process.

[From the Padron Website]

In June 2008, I participated in Keeper’s of the Flame Padron Roundup. Each vitola from the Padron Series was reviewed, and the natural version was compared to the maduro version. (http://cigarfan.wordpress.com/category/padron-series-roundup/)

PADRON SERIES​

DELICIAS 46 x 4 7/8, 26 per box MSRP: Natural or Maduro $3.00
Country: Nicaragua
Filler: Nicaragua
Binder: Nicaragua
Wrapper: Nicaragua

Natural -
-Cigar Aficionado, August 07
88
-Cigar Insider, June 07
88
-Cigar Aficionado, December 03
89

#2000 50 x 5, 26 per box or 4-pack MSRP: Natural or Maduro $3.30
Country: Nicaragua
Filler: Nicaragua
Binder: Nicaragua
Wrapper: Nicaragua

Natural -
-Cigar Aficionado, December 05
88
-Cigar Aficionado, October 01
88
-Cigar Insider, June 99
88
-Cigar Aficionado, December 98
88

LONDRES 42 x 5 ½, 26 per box MSRP: Natural or Maduro $2.30
Country: Nicaragua
Filler: Nicaragua
Binder: Nicaragua
Wrapper: Nicaragua

Natural -
-Cigar Insider, June 07
89
-Cigar Aficionado, February 06
88
-Cigar Aficionado, April 00
87
-Cigar Aficionado, June 99
87

Maduro -
-Cigar Aficionado, June 04
88
-Cigar Aficionado, June 99
87

#3000 52 x 5 ½, 26 per box or 4-pack MSRP: Natural or Maduro $4.05
Country: Nicaragua
Filler: Nicaragua
Binder: Nicaragua
Wrapper: Nicaragua

Natural -
-Cigar Insider, June 07
89
-Cigar Aficionado, February 03
91
-Cigar Insider, November 99
88
-Cigar Insider, March 99
90
-Cigar Insider, July 98
91
-Cigar Insider, June 97
88

Maduro -
-Cigar Insider, November 01
90

#5000 56 x 5 ½, 26 per box MSRP: Natural or Maduro $5.90
Country: Nicaragua
Filler: Nicaragua
Binder: Nicaragua
Wrapper: Nicaragua

Natural -
-Cigar Aficionado, August 05
89
-Cigar Aficionado, April 04
89

Maduro -
-Cigar Aficionado, April 03
90
-Cigar Aficionado, April 02
89

#6000 52 x 5 ½, 26 per box MSRP: Natural or Maduro $6.00
Country: Nicaragua
Filler: Nicaragua
Binder: Nicaragua
Wrapper: Nicaragua

Natural -
-Cigar Aficionado, April 06
91
-Cigar Insider, July 04
90

Maduro -
-Cigar Aficionado, February 05
91
-Cigar Insider, July 04
91

PALMAS 6 5/16 x 42 MSRP: Natural or Maduro $3.05
Country: Nicaragua
Filler: Nicaragua
Binder: Nicaragua
Wrapper: Nicaragua

Natural -
-Cigar Insider, June 07
89
-Cigar Aficionado, August 98
88
-Cigar Insider, July 98
90
-Cigar Insider, June 97
88

Maduro -
-Cigar Insider, June 00
89

#4000 54 x 6 ½, 26 per box MSRP: Natural or Maduro $5.90
Country: Nicaragua
Filler: Nicaragua
Binder: Nicaragua
Wrapper: Nicaragua

Natural -
-Cigar Insider, April 00
90

PANETELA 36 x 6 7/8, 26 per box MSRP: Natural or Maduro $3.05
Country: Nicaragua
Filler: Nicaragua
Binder: Nicaragua
Wrapper: Nicaragua

AMBASSADOR 42 x 6 7/8, 26 per box MSRP: Natural or Maduro $3.25
Country: Nicaragua
Filler: Nicaragua
Binder: Nicaragua
Wrapper: Nicaragua

Natural -
-Cigar Insider, June 07
89
-Cigar Aficionado, December 07
89
-Cigar Aficionado, February 04
89
-Cigar Aficionado, August 98
89
-Cigar Insider, June 97
88

Maduro -
-Cigar Aficionado, October 02
90
-Cigar Aficionado, August 00
88

CHURCHILIL 46 x 6 7/8, 26 per box MSRP: Natural or Maduro $4.10
Country: Nicaragua
Filler: Nicaragua
Binder: Nicaragua
Wrapper: Nicaragua

Natural -
-Cigar Aficionado, October 07
87
-Cigar Insider, May 99
89
-Cigar Aficionado, February 99
91
-Cigar Aficionado, February 98
90

Maduro -
-Cigar Aficionado, December 00
89

EXECUTIVE 50 x 7 ½, 26 per box MSRP: Natural or Maduro $6.00
Country: Nicaragua
Filler: Nicaragua
Binder: Nicaragua
Wrapper: Nicaragua

Natural -
-Cigar Aficionado, February 07
90
-Cigar Insider, June 07
91
-Cigar Aficionado, April 01
90
-Cigar Aficionado, October 98
92

MAGNUM 50 x 9, 26 per box MSRP: Natural or Maduro $8.20
Country: Nicaragua
Filler: Nicaragua
Binder: Nicaragua
Wrapper: Nicaragua

Natural -
-Cigar Insider, June 07
90
-Cigar Aficionado, August 06
90
-Cigar Insider, June 97
93
-Cigar Aficionado, March 97
91

Maduro -
-Cigar Aficionado, December 04
91
-Cigar Aficionado, October 02
93
-Cigar Aficionado, August 01
94
-Cigar Insider, February 01
91
-Cigar Insider, April 00
91
-Cigar Insider, July 99
91

#7000 60 x 6 ¼, 26 per box MSRP: Natural or Maduro $7.00
Country: Nicaragua
Filler: Nicaragua
Binder: Nicaragua
Wrapper: Nicaragua

Natural -
-Cigar Aficionado, February 08
88

CORTICOS 35 x 4 ¼,, 30 per box or 6-pack MSRP: Natural or Maduro $3.00
Country: Nicaragua
Filler: Nicaragua
Binder: Nicaragua
Wrapper: Nicaragua

 

[Moro]

PADRON 1964 ANNIVERSARY SERIES​

PRINCIPE 46 x 4 ½, 25 per box MSRP: Natural $7.00 Maduro $8.00
Country: Nicaragua
Filler: Nicaragua
Binder: Nicaragua
Wrapper: Nicaragua

Natural -
-Cigar Insider, December 06
91
-Cigar Insider, May 05
91
-Cigar Insider, December 04
92
-Cigar Aficionado, October 01
90
-Cigar Insider, June 01
93
-Cigar Insider, June 98
90

EXCLUSIVO 50 x 5 ½, 25 per box MSRP: Natural $9.20 Maduro $10.20
Country: Nicaragua
Filler: Nicaragua
Binder: Nicaragua
Wrapper: Nicaragua

Natural -
-Cigar Insider, May 05
94
-Cigar Insider, June 01
91
-Cigar Aficionado, February 01
92
-Cigar Insider, February 01
93
-Cigar Aficionado, December 00
90
-Cigar Insider, March 99
91
-Cigar Insider, June 97
90
-Cigar Aficionado, December 96
92

Maduro -
-Cigar Aficionado, June 03
91
-Cigar Aficionado, June 02
91
-Cigar Aficionado, August 01
93

CORONA 42 x 6, 25 per box MSRP: Natural $7.80 Maduro $8.80
Country: Nicaragua
Filler: Nicaragua
Binder: Nicaragua
Wrapper: Nicaragua

Natural -
-Cigar Aficionado, August 07
90
-Cigar Insider, May 05
90
-Cigar Aficionado, June 99
91
-Cigar Aficionado, June 98
91

Maduro -
-Cigar Aficionado, April 00
90

IMPERIAL 54 x 6, 25 per box MSRP: Natural $13.00 Maduro $14.00
Country: Nicaragua
Filler: Nicaragua
Binder: Nicaragua
Wrapper: Nicaragua

Natural -
-Cigar Insider, February 06
91
-Cigar Insider, May 05
93
-Cigar Aficionado, February 05
90
-Cigar Aficionado, April 03
93
-Cigar Aficionado, August 02
92

Maduro -
-Cigar Aficionado, February 04
95
-Cigar Insider, August 99
93

TORPEDO 52 x 6, 20 per box MSRP: Natural $14.00 Maduro $15.00
Country: Nicaragua
Filler: Nicaragua
Binder: Nicaragua
Wrapper: Nicaragua

Natural -
-Cigar Insider, May 05
93
-Cigar Aficionado, December 04
91
-Cigar Aficionado, December 01
92
-Cigar Insider, June 01
91

Maduro -
-Cigar Aficionado, June 02
92
-Cigar Aficionado, June 01
94
-Cigar Aficionado, June 00
92

SUPERIOR 42 x 6 ½, 25 per box MSRP: Natural $8.30 Maduro $9.30
Country: Nicaragua
Filler: Nicaragua
Binder: Nicaragua
Wrapper: Nicaragua

Natural -
-Cigar Aficionado, February 02
90
-Cigar Aficionado, August 98
90

Maduro -
-Cigar Insider, August 99
91

MONARCA 46 x 6 ½, 25 per box MSRP: Natural $9.20 Maduro $10.20
Country: Nicaragua
Filler: Nicaragua
Binder: Nicaragua
Wrapper: Nicaragua

Natural -
-Cigar Aficionado, December 07
91
-Cigar Insider, May 05
90
-Cigar Aficionado, February 04
90
-Cigar Aficionado, October 02
90
-Cigar Insider, June 01
90

Maduro -
-Cigar Aficionado, April 02
90

PYRAMIDE 52 x 42 x 6 7/8, 25 per box MSRP: Natural $12.50 Maduro $13.50
Country: Nicaragua
Filler: Nicaragua
Binder: Nicaragua
Wrapper: Nicaragua

Natural -
-Cigar Aficionado, October 06
90
-Cigar Insider, May 05
91
-Cigar Insider, June 01
90

Maduro -
-Cigar Aficionado, February 03
91

DIPLOMATICO 50 x 7, 25 per box MSRP: Natural $10.40 Maduro $12.40
Country: Nicaragua
Filler: Nicaragua
Binder: Nicaragua
Wrapper: Nicaragua

Natural -
-Cigar Aficionado, February 07
91
-Cigar Insider, May 05
93
-Cigar Insider, June 01
92
-Cigar Aficionado, February 99
92
-Cigar Insider, July 98
92
-Cigar Insider, November 97
90
-Cigar Insider, June 97
91

Maduro -
-Cigar Aficionado, June 05
90
-Cigar Aficionado, August 03
92
-Cigar Aficionado, October 00
93
-Cigar Insider, August 99
93

“A” 50 x 8 ¼, 10 per box MSRP: $28.00
Country: Nicaragua
Filler: Nicaragua
Binder: Nicaragua
Wrapper: Nicaragua

Natural -
-Cigar Aficionado, June 07
91
-Cigar Insider, January 07
91

PADRON 1926 SERIE​

NO. 35 48 x 4, 24 per box MSRP: $9.99
Country: Nicaragua
Filler: Nicaragua
Binder: Nicaragua
Wrapper: Nicaragua

Natural -
-Cigar Insider, October 07
91
-Cigar Insider, May 06
90

Maduro -
-Cigar Insider, December 05
91

NO. 6 50 x 4 ¾, 24 per box MSRP: $11.99
Country: Nicaragua
Filler: Nicaragua
Binder: Nicaragua
Wrapper: Nicaragua

Natural -
-Cigar Aficionado, June 07
91
-Cigar Insider, May 06
91
-Cigar Aficionado, April 05
93
-Cigar Insider, September 02
94

Maduro -
-Cigar Aficionado, August 05
91
-Cigar Insider, February 04
93

NO. 2 52 x 5 ½, 24 per box MSRP: $16.00
Country: Nicaragua
Filler: Nicaragua
Binder: Nicaragua
Wrapper: Nicaragua

Natural -
-Cigar Insider, May 06
92
-Cigar Aficionado, February 06
91
-Cigar Aficionado, April 04
90
-Cigar Insider, September 02
93

Maduro -
-Cigar Insider, February 04
92

NO. 9 56 x 5 ¼, 24 per box MSRP: $17.99
Country: Nicaragua
Filler: Nicaragua
Binder: Nicaragua
Wrapper: Nicaragua

1926 Serie No. 9
2007 The Best Cigars of the Year

Natural -
-Cigar Aficionado, February 08
97
-Cigar Aficionado, February 07
92
-Cigar Insider, May 06
91
-Cigar Insider, September 02
91

Maduro -
-Cigar Aficionado, October 05
91
-Cigar Insider, February 04
92

NO. 1 54 x 6 ¾, 24 per box MSRP: $19.99
Country: Nicaragua
Filler: Nicaragua
Binder: Nicaragua
Wrapper: Nicaragua

Natural -
-Cigar Insider, September 02
92
-Cigar Aficionado, December 02
92

Maduro -
-Cigar Insider, February 04
92

1926 40th ANNIVERSARY 54 x 6 ½, 20 per box MSRP: Natural or Maduro $25.00
Country: Nicaragua
Filler: Nicaragua
Binder: Nicaragua
Wrapper: Nicaragua

Natural -
-Cigar Insider, May 06
93
-Cigar Aficionado, February 05
91

1926 SERIE 80 Years 54 x 6 ¾, 8 per box MSRP: Natural and Maduro $30.00
Country: Nicaragua
Filler: Nicaragua
Binder: Nicaragua
Wrapper: Nicaragua

Maduro -
-Cigar Aficionado, April 08
95
-Cigar Insider, December 07
95

Special Releases​

Millenium 52 x 6, 100 per case MSRP: $3067.00 for the case (Approx. $30 per cigar)
Country: Nicaragua
Filler: Nicaragua
Binder: Nicaragua
Wrapper: Nicaragua

Padrón Legacy - Exclusive blend for Holt's - 6x48

Country of Origin: Nicaragua
Strength: Full
Wrapper: Nicaraguan
Binder: Nicaraguan
Filler: Nicaraguan

Family Reserve #44 - 54x6 1/2 - Only available at events or as a gift directly from a Padrón family member.

Here’s a great link to some awesome Padron pictures!!!
http://www.cigarpass.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=8639&hl=padron

[Information provided was obtained from the Padron Website (www.padron.com); Cigarpass (www.cigarpass.com)]

 

[Moro]

Oliva​

Melanio Oliva first grew tobacco in Pinar Del Rio, Cuba in 1886. His growing operations were suspended while he fought in Cuba’s War of Independence. After returning from war Melanio resumed his operations. In the early 1920’s Melanio’s son Hipolito Oliva took over the growing operations. Hipolito cultivated the Oliva family fields for several decades. As Cuba became over-run by communist the tobacco landscape changed. Hipolito’s son Gilberto Oliva shifted from growing to brokering tobacco. In the early 60’s the pressure became too great and Gilberto traveled from county to country in search of the distinct Cuban taste. His travels took him to Honduras, Panama, Mexico and even the Philippines. Gilberto finally found fertile ground in Nicaragua. Today Gilberto along with his family are Nicaraguas second largest grower of Cuban-seed tobacco.

- Oliva Website -

SERIE O​

Serie O is a Nicaraguan Puro. Made in the original Cuban tradition of growing the same Habano seed in diverse regions of the country to produce a distinct blend. This blend was achieved by growing Habano in Esteli, Condega and Jalapa Valley.
Blending Notes: Notes of dark tobacco with spice and rich cedar
Aging: Puros should be aged at generous humidity levels (70-78%) to preserve
the natural oil.

Wrapper: Sun-Grown Habano
Binder: Nicaraguan Habano
Filler: Nicaraguan Habano
Vitolas: 9 Natural

European Cigar Cult Journal 2007 Best Brand Nicaragua
Cigar Aficionado Best Cigar of the Year 2005

7x50 - Churchill - 20/box - MSRP: $5.20

6x60 - Double Toro - 10/box - MSRP: $6.30

6x52 - Torpedo - 20/box - MSRP: $5.20

6x50 - Tubo - 10/box - MSRP: $6.80

6x50 - Toro - 20/box - MSRP: $4.90

6x46 - Corona - 20/box - MSRP: $4.40

5x50 - Robusto - 20/box - MSRP: $4.40

5x50 - Robusto Tubo - 10/box - MSRP: $4.90

5x43 - Number 4 - 30/box - MSRP: $3.70

5x55 - Perfecto - 20/box - MSRP: $5.80

4x49 - Petit Perfecto - 20/box - MSRP: $4.70

SERIE O MADURO​

Serie O Maduro is a Nicaraguan Puro. Made in the original Cuban tradition of growing the same Habano seed in diverse regions of the country to produce a distinct blend. This blend was achieved by growing Habano in Esteli, Condega and Jalapa Valley.
Blending Notes: Notes of dark tobacco with spice and rich cedar
Aging: Puros should be aged at generous humidity levels (70-78%) to preserve
the natural oil.

Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf
Binder: Nicaraguan Habano
Filler: Nicaraguan Habano
Vitolas: 6 Maduro

7x50 - Churchill - 20/box

6x60 - Double Toro - 20/box

6x52 - Torpedo - 20/box - MSRP: $6.40

5x50 - Robusto - 20/box - MSRP: $5.45

SERIE G​

Serie G is a medium body blend made with authentic African-Cameroon wrapper. The unique flavor notes of this wrapper are complimented by the natural richness of Nicaraguan Habano fillers.
Blending Notes: Medium body with notes of cedar and coffee
Aging: Cameroon is a thin wrapper with little oils; its flavor will changed little
from aging.

Wrapper: Cameroon (African)
Binder: Cuban-Seed Habano
Filler: Nicaraguan Habano
Vitolas: 10 Natural

Cigar Aficionado's Best Cigars of 2006

7x50 - Churchill - 25/box - MSRP: $3.60

6 1/2x52 - Torpedo - 25/box - MSRP: $3.70

6x60 - Figurado - 25/box - MSRP: $4.20

6x50 - Tubo - 10/box - MSRP: $4.30

6x50 - Toro Round - 25/box - MSRP: $3.70

6x46 - Corona - 25/box - $3.40

5x54 - Double Robusto Round - 25/box - MSRP: $4.50

5x52 - Belicoso - 25/box - MSRP: $3.60

4 1/2x50 - Robusto - 25/box - MSRP: $3.50

3 3/4x48 - Special G - 48/box - MSRP: $2.80

SERIE G MADURO​

Serie G is a medium body blend made with Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper. The unique flavor notes of this wrapper are complimented by the natural richness of Nicaraguan Habano fillers.

Blending Notes: Medium body with notes of cedar and coffee

Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf
Binder: Cuban-Seed Habano
Filler: Nicaraguan Habano
Vitolas: 6 Maduro

8x52 - Presidente - 24/box - MSRP: $4.50

7x50 - Churchill - 24/box - MSRP: $4.00

6x52 - Torpedo - 24/box - MSRP: $4.20

5 1/2x54 - Perfecto - 24/box - MSRP: $4.40

5x52 - Belicoso - 24/box - MSRP: $3.90

4 1/2x50 - Robusto - 24/box - MSRP: $4.20

 

[Moro]

SERIE V​

Oliva Serie V - Ligero Especial

Serie V is a complex blend of Nicaraguan long filler tobaccos. Blended
with specially fermented Jalapa Valley ligero, and finished with a high
priming Habano Sun Grown Wrapper.
Blending Notes:This cigar is blended to deliver full body taste
while maintaining an unparalleled smoothness. This flavorful blend
exhibits complex tobacco with rich coffee and dark chocolate tones.
A subtle and well balanced spice is present throughout.

Wrapper: Habano Sun Grown
Binder: Nicaraguan
Filler: Jalapa Valley Ligero
Vitolas: 7 Natural

Cigar Aficionado Best Cigar of the Year 2008
Cigar Aficionado 92 Rating April 2008
Cigar Aficionado Best Cigar of the Year 2007
Cigar Aficionado 94 Rating December 2007
Cigar Insider 94 Rating October 23, 2007
Cigar Insider 94 Rating Septemeber 11, 2007

7x52 - Churchill Extra - 24/box - MSRP: $7.25

7x38 - Lancero - 36/box - MSRP: $4.00

6x60 - Especial V Figurado - 24/box - MSRP: $7.00

6x60 - Double Toro - 24/box - MSRP: $7.00

6x56 - Torpedo - 24/box - MSRP: $6.00

5x54 - Belicoso - 24/box - MSRP: $5.50

5x54 - Double Robusto - 24/box - MSRP: $5.50

SERIE V MADURO ESPECIAL​

Oliva Serie V Maduro Especial
Blending Notes:
SERIE V MADURO ESPECIAL
Serie V is a complex blend of Nicaraguan long filler tobaccos. Blended with specially fermented Jalapa Valley ligero, and finished with a high priming Habano Sun Grown Wrapper.

Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf
Binder: Nicaraguan
Filler: Jalapa Nicaraguan

6x52 - Oliva Serie V Maduro - MSRP: $10.00

7 x 50 Churchill MSRP: $11
6 x 52 Torpedo MSRP: $12
5 x 54 Double Robusto MSRP: $11
5 x 50 Double Robusto MSRP: $9

[Information provided was obtained from the Oliva website (http://www.olivacigar.com/); Famous Smoke Shop (www.famous-smoke.com)]

 

[Moro]

This is done! Thanks to the brothers mentioned already for their help!

 

[jwintosh]

nice!! thanks for the help!!

 

[Moro]

I could say the same thing, Jeff. :thumbsup:

 

[mcroom]

Has anyone tried the Padron Serie 1926 40th Anniversary Maduro 6.5” x 54 torpedo

Can you give us a review on it? Does anyone know the MSRP? I have the oportunity to get one if the price is right.

i love it! best padron out there (imho). retail $25.

 

[dlavallee]

Great work fellas! If that isn't all-encompassing, them I dont know what is

 

[Josh K]

Padrons are really good. Nice write up. :thumbsup:

 

[Robinsond]

I enjoy Padrons very much. I'm quite glad that there is something so informative like this so that I can learn. Oliva was also one of my first cigars! I think it was a Series O Toro

 

[ewipper]

Oliva's first cigar was the Gilberto Oliva. It came in a natural and a maduro. If anyone has pictures or has any left, let me know.

 

[SkinsFanLarry]

Excellant work my brothers, Congrats to all parties involved! :thumbsup:

 

[SkinsFanLarry]

Excellant work my brothers, Congrats to all parties involved! :thumbsup:

One question as it relates to the Oliva's, you left out the Oliva Bundles....which is still the #1 selling Oliva cigar on the market.

 

[Moro]

And the connie.

 

[jwintosh]

this one needs to be updated, for sure!! guess i'm talking to myself!! haha

 

[twenty5]

And the 45ths and that you can now purchase the 44s

 

[alfredo_buscatti]

The Patron Serie 1926 cigars are numbered. This refers to the vitola, not to a different blend?

Also, what does the Padron "Natural" wrapper mean-Corojo, Colorado Maduro, Habano? CI, I believe, says it means Habano. My tobacconist says that it means Sungrown.