Description
The Padrón 1926 Serie 80 Years Maduro is a limited-edition Nicaraguan puro created to commemorate José O. Padrón’s 80th birthday. This box-pressed perfecto (6.75" x 54) features a Nicaraguan Maduro wrapper, binder, and filler aged 5–10 years, delivering a full-bodied, complex smoking experience.
Key Features:
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Flavor Profile: Dominant notes of dark chocolate, espresso, cocoa, black pepper, and earth, evolving into leather, citrus zest, and roasted nuts in later thirds. Subtle sweetness and cinnamon spice emerge, with a finish of caramel or burnt sugar.
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Strength: Full-bodied, with a potent nicotine punch balanced by creamy texture and smooth retrohale.
Critical Reception:
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Cigar Aficionado: Rated 96 (2008), ranking it #2 Cigar of the Year for its "complexity and depth" from aged tobaccos.
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User Reviews: Praised for its "luxurious" balance of power and refinement, though some find it less nuanced than other Padrón offerings.
Production & Availability:
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Limited to 40,000 cigars annually, rolled by a single team to ensure consistency.
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Sold in 8-count boxes or singles, making it a rare treat for special occasions.
This cigar exemplifies Padrón’s mastery of aged Nicaraguan tobaccos, offering a bold yet sophisticated smoke for seasoned enthusiasts willing to splurge.
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