As perhaps the most revered brand in the cigar business, Padrón has referenced its late, legendary founder, José Orlando Padrón, many times with the names of its cigars, and this stick — the Padrón Serie 1926 80 Years (in a Natural wrapper) is no exception. The “1926” refers to José’s birth year, while the “80 Years” commemorated José’s 80th birthday in 2006.
All of the wrapper, binder and filler leaves in this “puro” Nicaraguan stick are a minimum of five years old. Perfecto-shaped, box-pressed and tapered at both ends, the Padrón 1926 80 Years Natural possesses an easy, open draw, teasing the palate with intonations of chocolate, coffee beans, black pepper, spices and nuts. Floral, dried fruit notes stay on the palate well into the finish.
Cigar Aficionado accorded the Serie 1926 80 Years Natural a 92 rating, another in a long line of accolades for Padrón from the world’s most respected cigar journal.
Order a box of the 1926 80 Years Naturals today, and see why, even after his passing, the plaudits continue to roll in for José Orlando Padrón.