Padrón Archives - Developing Palates - Cigar, Beer and Spirit Reviews and Ratings

Team Cigar Review: Padron Family Reserve Natural No. 96

The Padron Family Reserve Natural No. 96 lead off with some complex flavors as spicy notes dominated for a time, eventually settling down. The second third was just into the good line for flavor balance and the cigar was somewhat linear through the last third. For a super premium priced cigar, although the flavors did just enough to rate good, this isn't something I would return to as I feel Padron has more affordable releases that deliver a better flavor performance.

John McTavish, July 17, 2023

Personal Cigar Review: Padrón 1926 Serie Maduro No. 2

The Padrón 1926 Serie Maduro No. 2 had a nice flavor combination centered around toasted oak and earth with a supporting black pepper. Some coffee joined in which added another nice supporting component. I definitely prefer this maduro version to the natural and would be the one I gravitate towards if given the choice. The price point is high, but if it's something you enjoy, you'll find the funds for it.

Aaron Loomis, October 8, 2021

Team Cigar Review: Padrón 1926 Serie Natural No. 2

Personal Cigar Review: Padrón 1926 Serie Natural No. 2

I know a lot of smokers clamor over this line, but to me, after I get through the initial flavor and complexity of the first third, the profile falls off a bit and becomes mundane and heavy. With the high price point and the lack of ongoing interest it provides, I don't see myself coming back to the Padrón 1926 Serie Natural No. 2 on a regular basis.

Aaron Loomis, August 20, 2021

Personal Cigar Review: Padrón 1964 Anniversary Series Maduro Exclusivo

I found the Padrón 1964 Anniversary Series Maduro Exclusivo to be a slighter better overall experience than the Natural, but it's still not something that really intrigues me as it is just a bit too heavy on the dark wood and earth to be enjoyable over the whole smoking experience. If you're a fan of the heavier wood and earth focused profiles, it's definitely something that may fit your wheelhouse.

Aaron Loomis, July 30, 2021

Personal Cigar Review: Padrón 1964 Anniversary Series Natural Exclusivo

While the Padrón 1964 Anniversary Series Natural Exclusivo is a cigar that has gained a number of accolades, to me, it just starts on a bit of a down note with the full toasted wood that builds up. It's not a complex profile and plenty of smokers enjoy this profile, but it's just not for me. I could use something else in the profile to break up the monotony of the toasted/charred wood focus.

Aaron Loomis, June 25, 2021

Personal Cigar Review: Padrón Dámaso No. 32

It's hard to say if the loose fill of this Padrón Dámaso No. 32 is consistent through the line as I wouldn't expect it to be, but in this sample it just didn't allow the blend to show what I would think was intended. It's a tough showing for a cigar that has been beaten up by others previously and was a bit of a disappointment.

Aaron Loomis, May 28, 2021

Personal Cigar Review: Padrón 1926 Serie No. 90 Maduro

If you want a really strong Padrón though with a lot of focus on red pepper flavors, this is your cigar. I personally think it is a disappointment to the 1926 line and I won't reach for it down the road.

Seth Geise, December 23, 2016