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So I picked up a fiver of these a week or two ago and have been dying to try one ever since. This is the specimen...
This particular cigar had a slightly swollen and cracked foot when I received it. Not a real big deal as the damage was small. It is typical for me to smoke the damaged part of my stash first. This keeps my box as asthetically pleasing as possible to the eye, and it also prevents the damage from progressing anymore and potentially ruining a good and expensive cigar. The construction of the cigar was great...as usual with Padron. The cap was clipped with the Zino and the pre-light draw was as easy and smooth as I have ever had. I took a seat on the front stoop as I usually do and settled in with a pint of beer. The foot was toasted with the torch and the cigar was allowed to rest for a minute or two.
The First Inch:
This cigar produced rich smoke immediately. Very flavorful and smooth smoke. There were no harsh notes and I can't remember enjoying the beginning of a smoke this much.
The Middle:
This cigar opened up wonderfully. There was no quick transitions and no taste too complex that it was undistinguishable. I kept on thinking creamy. The only time I had a cigar with this much smoke was a Principe that I smoked recently, but this tasted way better to me. It is so hard to describe how this cigar is full bodied yet so smooth. Not a slap in the face full bodied, more respectable then that. I have a grin from ear to ear at this point and know that I am part of a special experience. Kinda like when you are playing good golf and have that feeling that this might be the day you break a 100, or a 90 etc...man what a good feeling.
The Last Couple of Inches:
At this point I am blown away. I have heard people say they tasted raisins before and although I did not, I was experiencing a taste that was so unharsh that it was almost sweet. There was no pepper at all. Far from it. I have also heard of the term "chewey" when talking about the thick gobs of smoke and this was the first time I can say that I feel that descriptor was accurate for me.
The Ending:
There was some very intense flavor as this cigar entered the final third. Good full flavor tobacco. The aroma was outstanding and the clouds of smoke I exhaled stayed together for a very long time before dissipating. Very full flavored with great body and no bad aftertaste. There was an aftertaste...just not a bad one. I can't get enough.
Conclusion:
This is without a doubt the best cigar I have ever had. From what I have read, I thought this was supposed to be more in your face than the PAM's I have smoked but I have to say (after this one experience) that I feel the exact opposite. To me the PAM had more of an edge and discernable/more abrupt flavor characteristics while the 1926 was more well rounded and smooth. From what I understand, these smokes were purchased in June so there has not been too much ageing but who knows for sure. Hope you enjoy and thanks for letting me contribute to this forum!
This particular cigar had a slightly swollen and cracked foot when I received it. Not a real big deal as the damage was small. It is typical for me to smoke the damaged part of my stash first. This keeps my box as asthetically pleasing as possible to the eye, and it also prevents the damage from progressing anymore and potentially ruining a good and expensive cigar. The construction of the cigar was great...as usual with Padron. The cap was clipped with the Zino and the pre-light draw was as easy and smooth as I have ever had. I took a seat on the front stoop as I usually do and settled in with a pint of beer. The foot was toasted with the torch and the cigar was allowed to rest for a minute or two.
The First Inch:
This cigar produced rich smoke immediately. Very flavorful and smooth smoke. There were no harsh notes and I can't remember enjoying the beginning of a smoke this much.
The Middle:
This cigar opened up wonderfully. There was no quick transitions and no taste too complex that it was undistinguishable. I kept on thinking creamy. The only time I had a cigar with this much smoke was a Principe that I smoked recently, but this tasted way better to me. It is so hard to describe how this cigar is full bodied yet so smooth. Not a slap in the face full bodied, more respectable then that. I have a grin from ear to ear at this point and know that I am part of a special experience. Kinda like when you are playing good golf and have that feeling that this might be the day you break a 100, or a 90 etc...man what a good feeling.
The Last Couple of Inches:
At this point I am blown away. I have heard people say they tasted raisins before and although I did not, I was experiencing a taste that was so unharsh that it was almost sweet. There was no pepper at all. Far from it. I have also heard of the term "chewey" when talking about the thick gobs of smoke and this was the first time I can say that I feel that descriptor was accurate for me.
The Ending:
There was some very intense flavor as this cigar entered the final third. Good full flavor tobacco. The aroma was outstanding and the clouds of smoke I exhaled stayed together for a very long time before dissipating. Very full flavored with great body and no bad aftertaste. There was an aftertaste...just not a bad one. I can't get enough.
Conclusion:
This is without a doubt the best cigar I have ever had. From what I have read, I thought this was supposed to be more in your face than the PAM's I have smoked but I have to say (after this one experience) that I feel the exact opposite. To me the PAM had more of an edge and discernable/more abrupt flavor characteristics while the 1926 was more well rounded and smooth. From what I understand, these smokes were purchased in June so there has not been too much ageing but who knows for sure. Hope you enjoy and thanks for letting me contribute to this forum!
Geez, how may times do I gotta whine about this? ??? 
