Description
Padron Damaso No. 12 is a 5 x 50 round (parejo) Robusto featuring an Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade wrapper over Nicaraguan binder and filler tobaccos, crafted in Nicaragua. Unlike most Padron lines, it is not box-pressed and is blended for a milder, creamy profile, targeting smokers who prefer Connecticut shade cigars.
Blend and Construction
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Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade
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Binder: Nicaraguan
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Filler: Nicaraguan
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Factory: Tabacos Cubanica S.A., Nicaragua
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Vitola: Robusto, 5 x 50, round (not box-pressed)
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Strength: Mild to upper-mild/medium
Flavor Profile
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Primary Notes: Cream, cedar, subtle citrus, touch of spice and coffee
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Secondary Notes: Occasionally graham cracker, sugar cookie, nuts, mild hay, and a delicate sweetness; citrus provides added brightness but is subtle.
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Development: The profile alternates between creamy and citrusy through the first two thirds, cedar comes forward in the final third, with mild spice and acidity but never overpowering. The finish is elegant and clean with little complexity but high approachability.
Audience and Placement
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Intended for: Mild cigar enthusiasts, Connecticut shade lovers, and those seeking a Padron experience without heavy strength.
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Unique for Padron: First Connecticut-shade release, first major addition since Family Reserve, only round Parejo format in Padron's core lines.
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