PAM Millennium
1999
52x6" box pressed
While attending my first herf last night, I decided to celebrate with my recently acquire PAM Millennium. Since they were made in 99, it has had 5 years to age and the tobacco used to fill it was previously aged 5 years thats 10 years on the fill!
The color was like that of an aged maduro it looked like faded black leather. The smell was characteristic of the PAM64s with a nutty aroma that had a hint chocolate.
I cant really comment on the construction, since I bought if from a brother on here and it came in horrible shape. The foot was busted up and there was a hunk of leaf missing below the cap definitely didnt occur during shipping. But being a PAM (my favorite N/C), I am positive construction would be impeccable, as I have never had one that wasnt.
There was a plethora of flavors from beginning to end. There was the initial nuttiness wrapped in a wonderful creamy smoke.
Just before 1/3 mark, in came the cocoa and chocolate with a touch of espresso. This is how it stayed throughout the entire smoke, all wrapped in a creamy smoke the entire time. Definitely a nubber.
Very smooth, subtle and mellow.
Like I said, the PAM is my favorite N/C but for the money neither the 1926 or the Millennium beat the 64. I have smoked a 4 year old 1964 and it was very similar to the Millennium
The Millenniums taste just like a 64 but more subtle & muted flavors.
In summation, save your dough and stick with the 64s. But if you have a chance to try one "on the cheap", then definitely go for it.
Padron 1964 Exclusivo Maduro
Size: Exclusivo 5.5" x 50 ring
Price: $10.20
Wrapper: Maduro
Total smoke time: approx 45-1 hour
This is one of my favorite cigars! It is a beautifully constructed box pressed maduro. Because it's a slightly narrow box, I used a punch instead of a cutter. The wrapper is medium dark in color and slightly oily.
The smell is great with hints of citrus, cocoa and a touch of leather.
I toasted the foot and from beginning to end, the burn was perfect.
The draw started out just a tiny bit tight but opened up after 2-3 draws.
1st Third
Sweet with lots of cocoa and a touch of leather wrapped in a creamy, creamy, creamy smoke.
2nd Third
Gets a little stronger. Still maintaining its creamy smoke, it became even chocolatier with hints of citrus and spice.
Final Third
I got more of the leather, a touch of pepper but it still maintained the sweet & creamy cocoa smoke.
One of the few that I smoke until my fingers burn.
In summation:
As always, the flavor was excellent and predictable.
I prefer this size and the next larger Diplomatico (7x50 $12.40)
I have never had one, in any size, that I didn't like but the tend to be pricey sometimes so look for an authorized retailer. PM if you think you are getting ripped.
