Where to start with Padron?

tuck0411 · 04/20/2019 10:40 PM

Cigar Page has what looks like some nice deals on Padron five packs through tomorrow. I have not tried any variety of Padron, so any advice on what to start with that won't break the bank?

https://www.cigarpage.com/padron-slashings-for-you.html

Kid Montana · 04/20/2019 11:03 PM

Buy a 5er of the same size but in Maduro and Natural to see which one you like. The 1964 Anniversary Maduros are my favorites, but folks tend to prefer either the Nats or the Mads but not necessarily both, at least in the same vitola.

MusicCity · 04/21/2019 12:36 AM

What he said.

Cigary · 04/21/2019 04:29 AM

Good deal on the 2000 maduros as well as the Churchill's. They tend to rest very well for 2 years and are better. .. .the Churches about a year and they tend to get too mild. .. maduros tend to be the better with Padron IMHO.

tuck0411 · 04/21/2019 08:54 AM

Thanks for the advice... I just ordered a fiver each of the 2000s in Nat and Mad. Those '64 sticks are not in my budget at the moment...

Kid Montana · 04/21/2019 09:17 AM

For what its worth, Padron need to be "sipped" and really reward leisurely smokers. I tend to smoke fast so I must focus on slowing things down when smoking a Padron. Their tobacco is aged significantly longer than normal, both before and after rolling, while the bunching is slightly loose, resulting in a cigar that tends to have a wide open draw but beautiful flavors if you don't over-heat it.

05Venturer · 04/21/2019 09:29 AM

Any of the 1000 series are a great budget stick and get fantastic with some age on them.

frankj1 · 04/21/2019 03:29 PM

Quotetuck0411 - 4/21/2019 12:54 PM

Thanks for the advice... I just ordered a fiver each of the 2000s in Nat and Mad. Those '64 sticks are not in my budget at the moment...

this was a good decision. As others said, they age well, but I always liked them rott too.
Yes, they draw very easily so don't rush them or they will heat up.
Not a lot of taste comparisons out there, if any, one of the few brands that handles everything from seed to distribution in house (unless that has changed recently) so they are also remarkably consistent from year to year.

Cfickter · 04/22/2019 07:01 AM

QuoteKid Montana - 4/21/2019 10:17 AM For what its worth, Padron need to be "sipped" and really reward leisurely smokers. I tend to smoke fast so I must focus on slowing things down when smoking a Padron. Their tobacco is aged significantly longer than normal, both before and after rolling, while the bunching is slightly loose, resulting in a cigar that tends to have a wide open draw but beautiful flavors if you don't over-heat it.

Agree, needs to be slow smoked, also not good to cut and relight later.

DonM · 04/22/2019 08:17 AM

QuoteCfickter - 4/22/2019 11:01 AM

QuoteKid Montana - 4/21/2019 10:17 AM For what its worth, Padron need to be "sipped" and really reward leisurely smokers. I tend to smoke fast so I must focus on slowing things down when smoking a Padron. Their tobacco is aged significantly longer than normal, both before and after rolling, while the bunching is slightly loose, resulting in a cigar that tends to have a wide open draw but beautiful flavors if you don't over-heat it.
Agree, needs to be slow smoked, also not good to cut and relight later.

Chuck......I agree wholeheartedly! My apologies in advance if someone does, but who in their right mind would cut a half smoked cigar expecting it to taste like something other than charred ass?

nirab · 04/22/2019 01:35 PM

A Padron is always good, in my experience. I like both the natural and maduro. Like Dan mentioned, take your time with a Padron and you will be rewarded.

tuck0411 · 04/22/2019 04:14 PM

QuoteDonM - 4/22/2019 6:17 AM

QuoteCfickter - 4/22/2019 11:01 AM

QuoteKid Montana - 4/21/2019 10:17 AM For what its worth, Padron need to be "sipped" and really reward leisurely smokers. I tend to smoke fast so I must focus on slowing things down when smoking a Padron. Their tobacco is aged significantly longer than normal, both before and after rolling, while the bunching is slightly loose, resulting in a cigar that tends to have a wide open draw but beautiful flavors if you don't over-heat it.
Agree, needs to be slow smoked, also not good to cut and relight later.

Chuck......I agree wholeheartedly! My apologies in advance if someone does, but who in their right mind would cut a half smoked cigar expecting it to taste like something other than charred ass?

Hi Don!

I think we agreed some time ago that I wasn't in my right mind. Have never claimed to be, in fact!

That said, if it makes anyone feel any better, I likely won't do what you speak of with my inbound Padrons...

DonM · 04/23/2019 06:40 AM

Tuck- You getting a little self conscious? I was not calling anyone out by name and couldn't recall who said that they do the practice of cutting a cigar after smoking part of it. If you do and it works for you, fine.

My single experience with the practice had less than positive results.

Enjoy the Padron's!

tuck0411 · 04/23/2019 03:24 PM

You posted what you posted in my thread, so I don't imagine you were going after anyone else.... Not to mention the subject you jumped on was one of the things I was taken to task for the last time we had our little dust-up...

Whatever. Yes, I intend to enjoy the Padrons, thanks.