Sad day indeed. My favorite cigar brand bar none. Smoked many pardon cigars over the years and never had a truly bad one. Some of the most consistent cigars I laid my lips on. Wish his family well. May he find the peace he deserves wherever he may be. He surely did help me find peace on this earth more than a few times.
Just saw this. Cigar industry will miss him. Padron is by far my favorite brand. Even smoking primarily CCs I'll always smoke any and all Padrons. RIP and condolences to the family.
Very sad, but his legacy will live on. I had the opportunity to talk with him several times and learned a lot not only about his past, but about cigars.