At the 2016 IPCPR Trade Show, Padron Cigar released the Padron 1926 Serie No. 90. The No. 90 is significant because it commemorates the 90th birthday of company founder Jose O. Padron. While Padron is has been very predictable when it comes to most of their releases (Natural/Maduro releases, box-press), the past couple of years […]
Cigar Review: Padrón No. 89 Natural (Jose O. Padrón 90th Birthday Cigar for Smoke Inn)
William Cooper Reviews No Comments 3.5 - Box Split, 88-90, Padron, Review
On June 10th, 2016, Jose Orlando Padron, the patriarch of the Padron family and founder of Padron Cigars will celebrate his 90th birthday. Earlier this year, the festivities for this milestone kicked off when South Florida retailer Smoke Inn held a 90th birthday celebration at an event that took place at its Boynton Beach, Florida […]
Cigar News: Padrón 1926 Serie No. 48 Natural and Maduro to be 60 Ring Offerings as Part of the 2016 TAA Exclusive Series
William Cooper Cigar News No Comments 2016 TAA Exclusive Series, News, Padron, TAA
For the fourth time, Padron Cigars will once again be providing two exclusive cigars to the Tobacconist Association of America (TAA) as a part of the 2016 TAA Exclusive Series. This year’s edition will be a limited production 5 1/2 x 60 vitola based on the Padron 1926 Serie and will be offered in both […]
Cigar News: Padrón Dámaso Gets Two New Vitolas
William Cooper Cigar News 1 Comment 2016 Preview, News, Padron
The spring of 2016 has proven to be an unusually busy one in terms of new releases for Padron Cigars. Earlier this month the company announced the new Padron 1964 Anniversary Hermoso line extension. Now comes word of two new vitolas to its newest line, the Padron Damaso. The vitolas are called No. 32 and […]
Cigar News: Padrón 1964 Anniversary Hermoso Released
William Cooper Cigar News 5 Comments 2016 Preview, News, Padron
Padron Cigars has officially announced its new short 4 inch line extension to its 1964 Anniversary series. The cigar is called the Padron 1964 Anniversary Hermoso and it measures 4 x 56. Par for the course with the Padron 1964 Anniversary line, it will be offered in a natural and maduro. Last month, Cigar Aficionado noted […]
Cigar News: Padrón 1964 Anniversary 4 x 54 Line Extension Coming Soon
William Cooper Cigar News No Comments 2016 Preview, News, Padron
There is a new line extension coming to the Padron 1964 Anniversary line – in the form of a 4 x 54 box-pressed vitola. Consistent with the Padron 1964 line, the cigar will be offered with both a natural and maduro offering. The new size will be available in both a natural and maduro blend. […]
Cigar Review: Padrón 1926 Serie No. 47 Maduro (TAA Exclusive)
William Cooper Reviews No Comments 2015 TAA Exclusive Series, 3.5 - Box Split, 91-93, Padron, Review, TAA
The Padron 1926 Serie No. 47 Maduro is one of two blends contributed by Padron Cigars’ to the Tobacconist Association of America (TAA) Exclusive Series for 2015. This is the third installment by Padron Cigars that has been done for the TAA, but it is the first one to feature Padron’s 1926 Serie blend. The No. 47 introduces […]
Cigar News: Jose O Padrón 90th Birthday Cigar Slated for Smoke Inn Event
William Cooper Cigar News 1 Comment 2016 Preview, News, Padron
On June 10th, 2016, Jose Orlando Padron, the patriarch of the Padron family and founder of Padron Cigars will turn 90 years young. However, the celebrations for this milestone will kick off later this month. South Florida retailer, Smoke Inn Cigars is planning a 90th birthday celebration on January 29th at its Boynton Beach, Florida […]
2015 Cigar of the Year Countdown: #1: Padrón 50th Anniversary Maduro (2015 CIGAR OF THE YEAR)
William Cooper Cigar of the Year 3 Comments 2015 Cigar of the Year, Box Worthy Thirty, Epic Encounters, Padron
” I can say one thing about this cigar – this is the best cigar I have had from the Padrons.” Wrapper: Nicaraguan Maduro Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Country of Origin: Nicaragua (Tabacos Cubanica S.A.) Corona: 6 1/2 x 52 (Box-Press) Review: Padron 50th Anniversary Maduro Brand Appearances on Countdown: 1 (2015) The 2014 Cigar Coop Cigar […]
2015 Cigar of the Year Countdown: #11: Padrón 50th Anniversary Natural (Part 20 of The Box Worthy 30)
William Cooper Cigar of the Year 1 Comment 2015 Cigar of the Year, Box Worthy Thirty, Epic Encounters, Padron
“The Padron 50th Anniversary Natural is an excellent cigar. It’s going to go down as an upper echelon release by Padron.” Wrapper: Nicaraguan Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Country of Origin: Nicaragua (Tabacos Cubanica S.A.) Corona: 6 1/2 x 52 (Box-Press) Review: Padron 50th Anniversary Natural Brand Appearances on Countdown: 1 (2015) Coming in at #11 is the […]