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Mr.Maduro
10-15-2008, 08:31 AM
Reviewed 4/25/2008
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I was lucky enough to pick up a couple of these from my B&M when Jorge Padron stopped in to pay them a visit.

They're only given out to people and B&Ms by the Padron family themselves so this is a pretty rare cigar.

It looks exactly like a 1926 40th, except has a unique band unlike other Padrons.

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n36/MrMaduro/Padron007.jpg

The construction was nothing less than I would expect from Padron...flawless!

The pre-light aroma gave of a slight brown sugar / maple syrup smell!
The pre-light draw tasted of cedar.

The light and initial burn was again....flawless.

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n36/MrMaduro/Padron010.jpg

The first inch had a smooth but complex array of spice, not overpowering or harsh, but hard to pick out one exact flavor.

The easy draw yielded large mouthfuls of white smoke that you can almost chew on...the kind you don't want to blow out, but rather let rise out of your mouth naturally.

The ash was a light grey that held on for 2 inches before it dropped off.

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n36/MrMaduro/Padron012.jpg

The spice subsided aften about an inch and smoothed out to a creamy tobacco / leathery flavor.

The flavor didn't really change much after that, just continued on pleasantly.

I don't think this is as good as the 40th, but does have its own character. I am just happy I was able to sample another great cigar from the Padron family.

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n36/MrMaduro/Padron013.jpg
http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n36/MrMaduro/Padron014.jpg

TideRoll
10-15-2008, 09:53 AM
Thanks for a nice glimpse at a cigar that doesn't come down the pike often!

Mr.Maduro
10-15-2008, 10:16 AM
Here's a few more pics....

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n36/MrMaduro/Padron001.jpg

I too picked up the 80th Naturals.....
http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n36/MrMaduro/Padron-1.jpg
http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n36/MrMaduro/Padron005.jpg

I also brought a couple of things for him to sign.....
http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n36/MrMaduro/Padron004.jpg

And picked up a few of the Family Reservas.....
http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n36/MrMaduro/Padron002.jpg
http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n36/MrMaduro/Padron003.jpg
http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n36/MrMaduro/Padron006.jpg

BengalMan
10-15-2008, 10:50 AM
Very nice review with some great pictures!

leasingthisspace
05-12-2009, 03:42 PM
I am keeping my fingers crossed that my wife will be able to grab a couple of these on Sat.

longknocker
05-12-2009, 04:43 PM
Sweeet! Nice pick-up, Patrick! Love those Padrons! :tu

leasingthisspace
05-12-2009, 04:45 PM
Anyone lately got one? Was wondering about price so I know how much to send the wife with on Saturday.

heavyd
05-12-2009, 04:47 PM
Wow! Very nice. Great pics.

Nice $5k suit - minimum. Good for you, Jorge :tu

nozero
05-12-2009, 05:52 PM
Thanks for sharing that!
:tu
FWIW, I have that same ashtray. I take it with me when I go to shoot pool since all they have are cigarette ashtrays...

longknocker
05-12-2009, 05:56 PM
Anyone lately got one? Was wondering about price so I know how much to send the wife with on Saturday.

Check the devil's site (www.cigarbid.com) Best prices I've found!:tu

MarkinAZ
05-12-2009, 06:05 PM
:drALL I CAN SAY IS "WOW":dr :hm... WHO'S THE GUY IN THE BLUE SHIRT:confused:;)

Mr.Maduro
05-12-2009, 06:08 PM
:confused:

scooter
05-12-2009, 07:45 PM
Great picture review. Nice cigars.....:dr:dr

WildBlueSooner
05-12-2009, 08:21 PM
Awesome pictures :tu

xapa97
05-12-2009, 08:33 PM
Looks like you got some GREAT smokes...nice review!

DougBushBC
05-12-2009, 08:54 PM
I want that ASHTRAY!

Jimbo14
05-12-2009, 11:18 PM
Great stuff! Thanks for going to the trouble of the photographs!

Mr.Maduro
05-13-2009, 05:44 AM
Check the devil's site (www.cigarbid.com) Best prices I've found!:tu

I don't think the "Family Reserve" cigars can be found on Cbid. These are brought to the B&Ms personally by members of the Padron family.

themoneycollector
05-13-2009, 09:38 AM
Thanks for the review.

JJG
05-15-2009, 10:19 AM
wow, those are some pretty smokes. :dr Are the bands on the Family Reserves the same as the numbered band that comes underneath the 64's and 36s?

Mr.Maduro
05-15-2009, 10:42 AM
wow, those are some pretty smokes. :dr Are the bands on the Family Reserves the same as the numbered band that comes underneath the 64's and 26s?

After furthe inspection, they are. When I first got them, (and reviewed) them I didn't have another Anniversary band to compare and I thought they were unique.