Two of the most iconic family-owned companies are coming together for a historic project. On Friday, October 9th, 2020 word came that Arturo Fuente Cigar Company and Padrón Cigars will be coming together to release a pair of cigars. The cigars will be released at the 2021 PCA Trade Show. The announcement was first reported […]
Cigar News: Nine Manufacturers Commit to PCA 2021 Trade Show Exclusives
William Cooper Cigar News No Comments Alec Bradley, CLE, CRA, Crowned Heads, Fuente, Illusione, JC Newman, News, Padron, PCA, Rocky Patel, Tatuaje
At a town hall meeting hosted by the Premium Cigar Association and Cigar Rights of America, it was announced that nine manufacturers would be releasing cigars that will be sold exclusively at the 2021 Trade Show. The nine manufacturers include: Alec Bradley Arturo Fuente CLE Crowned Heads Illusione JC Newman Padrón Rocky Patel Tatuaje […]
Agile Cigar Review: Padrón No. 89 Maduro (TAA Exclusive)
William Cooper Agile Cigar Reviews, Reviews No Comments 2018 TAA Exclusive Series, 91-93, Agile Cigar Review, Assessment Update, Fight Chuck Norris for Them, Padron, TAA
Agile Cigar Reviews are cigar assessments where we use a lightweight, shorter format. These will never take the place of our comprehensive reviews. They are only used on blends we have previously assessed. This might be a blend we are re-scoring or giving a score for the first time. It might be a blend we […]
Agile Cigar Review: Padrón No. 89 Natural (TAA Exclusive)
William Cooper Agile Cigar Reviews, Reviews No Comments 2018 TAA Exclusive Series, 88-90, Agile Cigar Review, Assessment Update, Padron, TAA, Try a Sample
Agile Cigar Reviews are cigar assessments where we use a lightweight, shorter format. These will never take the place of our comprehensive reviews. They are only used on blends we have previously assessed. This might be a blend we are re-scoring or giving a score for the first time. It might be a blend we […]
Cigar News: Padrón 50th Anniversary Cigar of Choice for New England Patriots Celebration
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For the New England Patriots, winning Super Bowls is nothing new, as is celebrating with a Padrón Cigar in the locker room. However, after the team captured the championship, Patriots owner Robert Kraft had something special to share with the team from the Padrón family following the team’s 13-3 win over the Los Angeles Rams […]
Feature Story: Spotlight on Five Companies that “Held the Line” at the 2018 IPCPR
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And then there are those companies that go into IPCPR and don’t feel the pressure to release anything new. I refer to these companies as ones who “hold the line”. Many will argue – how can you put the “Spotlight” on companies that didn’t release anything. In a way, this article is a different type […]
Cigar News: Padrón Black No. 89 Heading to TAA Retailers
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For the fifth time, Padrón Cigars is releasing an exclusive pair of cigars to members of the Tobacconist Association of America (TAA). At this year’s 2018 TAA Convention held at Casa de Campo in La Romana in the Dominican Republic, Padrón Cigars made a big splash bringing the Padrón Black No. 89 as its contributions […]
2017 Cigar of the Year Countdown: #16: Padrón 1926 Serie No. 90 Maduro
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“…the No. 90 Maduro is a cigar not to ignore – as this is one excellent cigar..” Wrapper: Nicaraguan (Maduro or Natural) Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Country of Origin: Nicaragua (Tabacos Cubanica S.A.) No. 90: 5 1/2 x 52 (Rounded) Price: $19.50 Review: Padrón 1926 Serie No. 90 Maduro (5/2/17) Appearances on Countdown (By Year/Brand): 2 (2015, […]
Cigar Review: Padrón 1926 Serie No. 90 Natural
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In 2016, Padrón Cigars released two line extensions in its Padrón 1926 Serie line to commemorate the late Jose Orlando Padrón‘s 90th birthday. The cigars were appropriately titled Padrón 1926 Serie No. 90 and were released in both a natural wrapper and Maduro wrapper. There were a couple of unique thins about the release of the Padrón […]
Cigar Coop Prime Time Special Edition #18: A Tribute to José Orlando Padrón
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On December 5, 2017 one of the titans of the cigar industry passed away, José Orlando Padrón. On Special Edition #18, we celebrate the life and pay homage to Mr. Padrón. We will look back at his life, accomplishments, and on-going legacy. It’s an episode that is very special to us. Also, we will have some […]