My first Padrón

[Wurm]

And it very much lived upto the hype. I took the two 4000 that I couldn't tell which was the maduro and which the natural with me yesterday when Double D and I went out to the hunting revier to try to ruin some red deer's day. After trudging around in the cold and snow for a few hours with the feeling that somewhere the deer were warm and safe and laughing at us, I broke the smokes out and offered one to my friend and fired the other one up myself.

Now I can not say which one I smoked but it was a very strong but not overpowering cigar (IMO Double D thought his was too strong, I just think he was being a wuss ) Wonderful easy draw with alot of smoke and the flavor kept changing the shorter the cigar became. I was also very pleased with the ash that I was able to get to about 3 1/2 to 4 inches before a branch knocked it off.

All and all a great leaf experiance and one I look forward to doing again.

So how much better and what differences do the higher priced Padróns have compared to the number series? I hope to be able to find out in the near future for myself, but I'd like to hear the opinions of my fellow Botls.

 

[KayakinBoy]

So how much better and what differences do the higher priced Padróns have compared to the number series? I hope to be able to find out in the near future for myself, but I'd like to hear the opinions of my fellow Botls.

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Yes. 26 is better than 64... but that's just my thoughts. :laugh:

I remeber my first padron. I'd just started into cigars and a friend of mine told me about a 4 dollar cigar that'd knock my socks off. And it did. :thumbs: :love:

 

[Wurm]

So how much better and what differences do the higher priced Padróns have compared to the number series? I hope to be able to find out in the near future for myself, but I'd like to hear the opinions of my fellow Botls.

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Yes. 26 is better than 64... but that's just my thoughts. :laugh:

I remember my first padron. I'd just started into cigars and a friend of mine told me about a 4 dollar cigar that'd knock my socks off. And it did. :thumbs: :love:

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It was a great cigar, now I have to keep my hands off the 4 I have left lol

It was also a perfect day out in the woods regardless of the cold and the snow, I find more and more your mental state of mind effects how much you enjoy a cigar.

And regarding the 26s and 64s what is the big difference between them? I know the 64s is the 30 year anniversary line, but what are the 26s?

 

[MilesMingusMonk]

1964 Anniversary Series: The Padrón 1964 Anniversary Series™ line was introduced in 1994 to commemorate the company's 30th anniversary.

1926 Series: The Padrón 1926 Series™ line was introduced in 2002 to commemorate Jose O. Padrón's 75th birhday.

1926 Series 40th Anniversary: The Padrón 1926 Series™ 40th Anniversary line was introduced in 2004 to celebrate the company's 40th anniversary.

Millennium 1964 Series: The Padrón Millennium 1964 Series™ line was introduced in 2000 to celebrate the Millennium.

 

[Wurm]

Thanks Triple M

May I ask which is your favorite?

 

[theorangeman]

On the other end of the spectrum, I've heard that teh Padrom Fumas is a great inexpensive cigar. I just did a trade and got my hands on 3 which I intend on trying in the near future. As for the 26 and 64 (good question Wurm) - I have one of each that some day I intend on trying.

 

[The Master]

My favorite high end Padrons are the 1926. They have more nose and strength than the 1964 line. However I buy boxes of the 1964's and do not buy boxes of the 1926's. In my opinion the best bang for the buck in the highline Padrons is the 1964. They are the quintissential rich tasting Nicaraguan cigar.

The lower end ( thousand series and the named series i.e Ambassadors) are the best inexpensive Nicaraguan cigar produced today. They are strong, nutty and have that coffee and chocolate flavor profile that I enjoy on a regular basis. They are the ultimate golf course cigar because of the thick wrapper and the great taste.

The lower end can be had for very reasonable prices, most are 3-5 bucks a stick. The strongest of the lower end is the 6000 maduro, big time nose on this puppy.

 

[Wurm]

On the other end of the spectrum, I've heard that teh Padrom Fumas is a great inexpensive cigar. I just did a trade and got my hands on 3 which I intend on trying in the near future. As for the 26 and 64 (good question Wurm) - I have one of each that some day I intend on trying.

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Glad to hear you got your fumas :thumbs: ... I'm still waiting on my shop to get my order in. :whistling:

 

[Wurm]

My favorite high end Padrons are the 1926. They have more nose and strength than the 1964 line. However I buy boxes of the 1964's and do not buy boxes of the 1926's. In my opinion the best bang for the buck in the highline Padrons is the 1964. They are the quintissential rich tasting Nicaraguan cigar.

The lower end ( thousand series and the named series i.e Ambassadors) are the best inexpensive Nicaraguan cigar produced today. They are strong, nutty and have that coffee and chocolate flavor profile that I enjoy on a regular basis. They are the ultimate golf course cigar because of the thick wrapper and the great taste.

The lower end can be had for very reasonable prices, most are 3-5 bucks a stick. The strongest of the lower end is the 6000 maduro, big time nose on this puppy.

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I know you age your cigars a long time, what is the minimum for your Padróns?

 

[The Master]

Wurm,I don't age my Padrons. I get them in and I smoke them. Now some will age just because I have so many boxes, but it is unintentional. In my opinion they are good to go as soon as you buy them. Now I do know people who do age them and feel they get better with age,but I personally don't see the need. If I want to smoke aged cigars, then I pull out a Cuban.

 

[Shibumi]

Mmmm Fumas. The best $2 cigar IMHO.

 

[Krautle87]

^ Agreed. :thumbs:

...not that I usually smoke 2 dollar cigars. :whistling:

 

[Jeffro600]

The 26 and 64's are nice on a special occasion, but are too expensive to smoke them frequently without going broke. I like the 2000 maduros with a little age on them...very smooth and tasty and a real bargain for about 3 bucks a stick.

 

[Mr Peat]

Never had a bad Padron yet. When i smoked Padrons, it was the Executive. It was a pretty good smoke. I really love the Anni's, but its a fast way to mortage the house off. :love:

 

[jabba]

The 26 and 64's are nice on a special occasion, but are too expensive to smoke them frequently without going broke. I like the 2000 maduros with a little age on them...very smooth and tasty and a real bargain for about 3 bucks a stick.

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I Agree, special padrons are good for special occassions. Regular lines are awesome with age.

 

[Wurm]

Went and ordered a 5er of 5000 maduro, Want to try the different sizes before buying a box, the 5000 ring size and length sounded just right. And since Double D doesn't like them, I'll have all of them for myself.

Hope to try the 26 and 64's someday, maybe when I get my christmas bonus in lol.

 

[BlindedByScience]

If I had to pick one and only one brand of cigar to smoke going forward, it would probably be Padron. As mentioned, the Fumas are quite likely the best sub-$2.00 cigar there is. I regularly smoke 2000 maddies and am really starting to like the slightly larger ring of the 3000 series. Our of the box, they smoke great and I've previously commented on smoking a 2000 maddie with about a year in the humi on it. It was fantastic...like a PAM64 "in training". And of course, the 64's / 26's are very special. I've been able to pick up 5-ers of several different ones from both series and now have a few in the cooler so I've been smoking one (ok...two... :laugh: ) a week for some time now.

Glad you enjoyed your first one - !!!

Regards - B.B.S.

 

[OpusXKC]

I like to age out my Padron 64's a little. By a little I mean 3-5 years. With that type of age a 64 is golden.

Also I have to say that the maduro 26 40th is the best thing that Padron has ever done (Mr. Peat I think may agree). If you can get one, or 20, DO IT...

 

[BrewMeister]

Hey WURM,

I've never tried a PADRON either, at least none of the higher end stuff. A couple BOTL at the Shellys Herf were touting how great they were. However, no where could I find them. Well as luck would have it my "guy" calls me yesterday and says he Hey I know you are a VSG fan, any interest in Padrons? As he has some Padrons in stock, so I'm thinking it must be a sign from the CIGAR GODS!

Anyway, I hope all the great recommendations of the The Padrón 1964 Anniversary Series™ are correct for me, as I order two boxes of the Maduros, must have just been a brief moment of weakness. So to sort of counterbalance things I immediately ordered some cheaper cigars from JR to kind of balance things out...

 

[Wurm]

Hey WURM,

I've never tried a PADRON either, at least none of the higher end stuff. A couple BOTL at the Shellys Herf were touting how great they were. However, no where could I find them. Well as luck would have it my "guy" calls me yesterday and says he Hey I know you are a VSG fan, any interest in Padrons? As he has some Padrons in stock, so I'm thinking it must be a sign from the CIGAR GODS!

Anyway, I hope all the great recommendations of the The Padrón 1964 Anniversary Series™ are correct for me, as I order two boxes of the Maduros, must have just been a brief moment of weakness. So to sort of counterbalance things I immediately ordered some cheaper cigars from JR to kind of balance things out...

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TWO BOXES!!! of the 1964s! lol :laugh: :thumbs: Right on! Save one for me when we finally Herf!