Padron Cigars
Had my first Padron 2000 Maduro yesterday. Not a bad smoke for the money. Would go well with a cold beer. The Maduro wrapper split about half way through. I felt it was a bit hot towards the end. Nice draw, nice long white ash, and a nice even burn that you expect from Padron. I prefer the Padron 2000 Natural. – Marshal.
I had a Padron 2000 maddy last night — first one in about 3 years. I have to say it was nearly flawless for a soothing, mild cigar. The wrapper didn’t have the suede texture I remembered from before, but the hand-rolling was a better job — very firm, tight ash, and a stiff, but adequate draw. The copious smoke was a very mild aroma and not offensive to my non-smoking wife and friends. The initial flavor was had strong coffee overtones, but they quickly subsided into an almost understated earthy flavor. If I liked big, bold flavor, this cigar would seem to lack personality. However, I found it to be a great social cigar in that it didn’t grab me by the collar and shake me up demanding my attention. We had a wonderful conversation punctuated by my thoroughly enjoyable smoke of this quality cigar. Definitely a new favorite and one I recommend. It has a permanent place in my humidor. – Ron
Folks, dollar for dollar, you will not find a better smoke! – Kent
I say this is the best cigar around. It lights and draws well and burns even. There is a little starting bite that just blends nicely with the overall flavor as you continue to smoke. This is truly a fine cigar. For my money there is only one better and that is the Padron 1964 Anniversary Edition. – Len Santamaria
came in with high hopes after excellent experience with the 3000 Natural, left with disappointment. too tight of draw for me, hints of coffee bean and chocolate too fleeting. stick with the truly great Natural wrappers or ’64’s. – JDH
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This is probably my favorite smoke. Smooth, easy draw. Clean, even burn. Full, rich body. Tight roll, heavy stick. Love this cigar! – Scot
Unbeliveable. Highly recommend. Similar to Partagas 898 and Serie D No.1. Wonderful earthy tones. Great flavor and perfect draw, burn and contruction. Try it. – Steve
Just got a 91 from CA. I’ve had the Churchill version of this and it’s one of my faves. Very earthy and, well, smoky. A very satisfying flavor. For some, the draw may be too loose, but I like it that way. – Scott
I don’t get this cigar. After smoking half a box (not all at once)my sense is average build quality combined with overly strong tobaccos and unbalanced flavours. Sorry to be miserable but I was disappointed… – AlanP
A wonderful smoke. As a pipesmoker new to cigars, I found it slightly more than mild. Tastes of hazelnut, spices. Nice for a walk in the woods. – Mark Giordano
My second Padron, this one was outstanding. I prefer the size of the Executive, but the quality of both is outstanding. Pricy, but worth the money if you like a fine cigar, for sure. When people around you comment on how good it smells …. you know you are on to something. – tg81182
Very decent smoke for the price. A very earthy, medium bodied smoke with some leather notes and little spice. Good draw and burn. Nothing like Padron’s anniversary lines. Good, but you have to be in the mood for an earthy cigar. B – Ruben F – Miami, Fl.
Bought these for my wife, and she loved them. Just the right size and flavor. – Barry H
I can not tell you in words how much I enjoy this full flavored maduro. Every one of my friends that smoke one of these are in love with it. A real bargain for the price. Smooth with a slight hint of chocolate & coffee. – Tim Kelley
Great small cigar, can’t go wrong for under $3.00. Same aroma, texture, and great taste as, say the Padron 3000 (my favorite), but at $2.00 plus savings per smoke. Good value. – Jim Waterville
I picked up a 1/2 box of these while searching for an everyday smoker. The first 1/4 inch was a little rough but it developed into an espresso and earthy taste nicely when smoked slowly. Reminded me of the forest after a fall rain, with a damp, woodsy and smooth finish. The body was there and the flavors tight with a slight bite. I conoed it a little about half way down, but probably due to the fact I am used to much larger rings and lenghts and was also fighting traffic as I drove home. I – Shane
Very nice cigar. Was recommended by the shop owner. Full flavor, and the best smoke for the price. An instant favorite! – Chris
Rated 89. Full-bodied and full-flavored. This cigar is chewy and sharp. Dominated by earthy and spicy aromas that remain on a long finish. – Cigar.com, May 2006 (AS)
This is one of my favorite smokes. I say this in spite of some significant flaws in this cigar. The caps on these things are amoung the worst on the market, they don’t produce enough smoke and they have a nasty tendency to burn badly towards the end. The overriding saving grace of these smokes is the utterly outstanding flavor. It’s so good that I can and do overlook the negatives. Also, I think these are milder than the medium to full strenght rating indicates. – mgraze
This cigar really surprised me.First by the price,it’s a everyday cigar and second by the flavour.It’s just pefect.Very mild and delivering a earthy aroma and an excellent smell while burning.Good draw and burning.This is one that always will have room in my humidor. – Luo
Rated 86. A spotty, rustic-looking panetela with a loose draw. Opening with anise flavors, the cigar shows some sweet notes on the palate – Cigar Insider, May 2007
Was unsure of this at first because of it being very firm to the touch, but was recommended by the shoppe. Very impressed. Nice even draw for the whole smoke, burn became even very fast,and a nice white ash. Found it to be mild to medium. I will probably keep a few on hand. Pairs well with a rich dark beer. – BM
I love this cigar, nice slow burn, full body taste, holds ash very nicely. I have tried a few others but this is by far my favorite. – Mike
One of my all-time favorites. Very well constructed, holding the ash and burning evenly right to the nub. Smooth yet powerful, and full of flavorful woodsy spices — like a heavyweight-intensity of the V Centenial No.2 Churchills. Cao Black is my fav, but this is a close 2nd or 3rd. – aphio-igor
its look is not appealing ,but it smokes great! Even burn , easy draw. Its a little better than Cigar Aficionado score (88). – the godfather
Rated 88. Rich in color, this oily cigar has a rough burn. The smoke is earthy and spicy, with some herbal qualities as well as toast. It is medium bodied, with a nutty finish. – Cigar Aficionado, October 2006
uneven, rough burn greatly outweighed by remarkable progression of flavor. from pine woods to a strong cinnamon, vanilla spice tranformation at the halfway point. a great experience, a great cigar. – JDH
Rated 89. This cigar draws and burns evenly, delivering predominantly rich cocoa flavors with some wheaty, grainy notes and a woody finish. – Cigar Insider, May 2007
Had this cigar in Orlando at a nice cigar shop. However, I was a disappointed with it. The taste was good and very rich. There were hints of a nutty rich flavor. However, this cigar was not smooth at all. It had such a bad mouth bite and it hurt my throat so bad, I didn’t even finish it. – Jon Lung
Great Great Great Cigar for the price, wonderfull taste great burn and a all around good smoke – Wilson
An exceptionally good cigar for the price. It has excellent flavor and is well balanced. I would say it’s med to full in body. Great draw and good burn qualities makes this cigar a real winner and I always keep few on hand. – Paul
I really like the 4000. Great taste, perfect burn, plenty of smoke, wonderfully smooth, and lasts a good, long time. I’m a fairly new smoker, so have been trying a number of different brands, sizes, and strengths. The 4000 is my favorite right now. I look forward to the next one. – Lee
My new favorite. Great taste, near-perfect burn, a nice long smoke. If I had a bunch of money, I’d keep a box on hand all the time. – Lee
My new favorite! A wonderful smoke in every way. Burns great, tastes great, looks great. Lots of flavor without going to my head, which, being a lightweight, I really appreciate. The price is very reasonable for what you get. I look forward to being able to afford buying a box of these! – Lee
Rated 87. A thick cigar with a dark, natural wrapper. It draws well, offering sweet and spicy cedary notes with some wood and licorice, and a mineral finish. – Cigar Insider, May 2007
one of the 1st cigars i ever smoked when I was 12, and still one of the best almost 10 years later. – daniel R.
ugly wrapper and ash, uneven burn. great draw and lots of smoke, herbal qualities unmistakably Padron, woodsy with cinammon undertones, slightly more bitter than the 3000, but excellent nonetheless. – JDH
Rated 85. This cigar has a veiny wrapper and a lumpy cap. It is charry and woody in character with an earthy, weedy finish. – Cigar Insider, May 2007
Great cigar! This is the first box of cigars I have bought. Starts off a touch on the harsh side and then mellows out for a nice smoke. Slightly nutty and spicey taste. – Dan Peters
Medium to Full flavor, spice, plenty of character and smoke. Great after a meal. After the first inch it opens up and reminded me of the flavor of good mole. Enjoy. – nottiman
Rated 91. An attractive mini torpedo with an excellent draw and burn. It is earthy and toasty, complemented by notes of chocolate and coffee. A rich, complex cigar with a medium to full body. – Cigar Aficionado, April 2006
Rated 89. An easy-drawing torpedo with a slightly uneven burn. Sweet cocoa and coffee flavors are complemented by peppery, earthy notes that leave vanilla on the palate. – Cigar Insider, May 2007
I enjoyed this cigar’s taste and draw. However, it was somewhat harsh and left my throat a little dry. – matt m
Rated 89. This semi box-pressed lonsdale draws evenly, imparting creamy, toasty flavors on the palate with traces of cocoa, bitter wood and coconut. Some inconsistency. – Cigar Insider, May 2007
Rated 89. This semi box pressed lonsdale draws evenly, imarting creamy, toasty flavors on the palate with traces of cocoa, bitter wood and coconut. – Cigar Aficionado, December 2007
Rated 89. This semi box pressed lonsdale draws evenly, imarting creamy, toasty flavors on the palate with traces of cocoa, bitter wood and coconut. – Cigar Aficionado, December 2007
An excellent and satisfying smoke, the Padron Chico provides great consistency throughout and smacks of a soft, aged wood such as mahogany. Highly recommended. – C.C.
Rated 87. Covered in a spotty wrapper, this cigar smokes well, imparting overwhelmingly rich woody flavors that precede a spicy, slightly bitter finish. – Cigar Insider, May 2007
Rated 87. Covered in a spotty wrapper, this cigar smokes well, imparting overwhelmingly righ woody flavors that precede a spicy, slightly bitter finish. – Cigar Aficionado, October 2007
This was a nice little cigar. When I smelled it, I was not wowed, but it had a surprisingly nice flavor. Definitely a good cigar for the price, without a doubt. Nice 35-40 min smoke. – Drew
Rated 88. This dark, box-pressed cigar opens with distinct flowery flavor dusted with sweet cocoa notes that segue into a woody finish. – Cigar Insider, May 2007
A classic tasting Nicaraguan in my opinion. Mild to medium and well balanced. Slight pepper on the tounge, earthy, rich smoke with a hint of caramel. Nice draw and burn The perfect ride home from work smoke. The price is right also. – Russell
Rated 90. Dark and pressed, this gorgeous cigar has a good draw and burn. It opens with cocoa and wood notes before showing toffee and earth. A tasty smoke. – Cigar Aficionado, February 2007
Rated 91. A gorgeous double corona with a dark wrapper and superb burn. It is sweet and cedary, rich with cocoa and coffee flavors, especially on the finish. – Cigar Insider, May 2007
Good flavor and burns nicely; will buy again. Vincent-Atlanta – vincent
Nice color in this cigar, which is a bit rough in the cap. It’s rustic and woody in flavor, with some herbal character, and just a hint of earth on the palate. Medium bodied. – Cigar Aficionado, Feb. 2006
Rated 89. Although rough in appearance, this corona smokes well, showing significant sweet woody flavors smacking of coconut, vanilla and nuts. The finish is earthy. – Cigar Insider, May 2007
An great, smooth, earthy satisfying smoke. Slightly tight on the draw but so what. Some hints of wood and caramel with an even burn. Creamy, earthy finish. Smoked this one to the nub. Great price as well – Russell
Rated 90. An elegan cigar that is a slow starter, but it warms up nicely to show rich and woody flavors with a hint of Cuban coffee. Rich and medium bodied, with a creamy, almond finish. – Cigar Aficionado, August 2006
An “A” size that exudes a cocoa aroma as it burns. The smoke is sweet and toasty, with some herbal and woody notes that get richer with every puff. – Cigar Insider, May 2007
Great cigar for the price. Smooth, creamy taste with an excellent draw. Burn is perfect with a great aroma. – MikeH_WY
There is only one thing to say about this smoke,it was fantastic.Smooth draw with hints of cocoa and spice,one of the best cigars i have smoked.A must try for every cigar smoker. – aussie shaun
Rated 89. A box-pressed cigar with an oily wrapper. It opens on a sweet woody note that underscores the cocoa and coffee bean flavors. The finish is woody. – Cigar Insider, May 2007
Rated 86. A spotty, rustic-looking panetela with a loose draw. Opening with anise flavors, the cigar shows some sweet notes on the palate – Cigar Insider, May 2007
