Discussion... Padron 1926th, 40th & 80th

[Col. Kurtz]

Originally Posted by kaisersozei

I've never had a 40th or an 80th, just too expensive for me to justify the purchase although I've been tempted just to try them.

You didn't ask , but I do prefer the 26th over the PAM64 series. To me the PAM is just like a deeper, richer version of the x000 (M) series so it all comes down to value: I have a good supply of the x000, so I don't typically pick up a PAM at the B&M. The 26th is a very different smoke--flavorful, complex, well balanced and perfectly constructed.

Ok, So pardon my complete newbness, but what is the difference between:
Padron 1926
Padron 1964
Padron 40th
Padron 80th?

I have only smoked the 1964 (not impressive) and have seen the 1926's, but I don't think I know what a 40th or 80th is.

[kaisersozei]

Originally Posted by Col. Kurtz

Ok, So pardon my complete newbness, but what is the difference between:
Padron 1926
Padron 1964
Padron 40th
Padron 80th?

I have only smoked the 1964 (not impressive) and have seen the 1926's, but I don't think I know what a 40th or 80th is.

The 40th & 80th are limited releases in the 1926 line. They retail for about $25 and $30 per stick (box price) respectively, compared to about $20/stick of a comparable vitola in the 1926 line. Not entirely sure of the differences--as Dave points out, they're all rolled from the same tobacco but with different aging. And CA named the 40th Cigar of the Year some time ago. I think that might be one of the reasons why Bruce started the thread--to discuss what the differences might be, especially to warrant the higher price.

[akakirby]

Originally Posted by kaisersozei

the 40th & 80th are limited releases in the 1926 line. They retail for about $25 and $30 per stick (box price) respectively, compared to about $20/stick of a comparable vitola in the 1926 line. Not entirely sure of the differences--as dave points out, they're all rolled from the same tobacco but with different aging. And ca named the 40th cigar of the year some time ago. I think that might be one of the reasons why bruce started the thread--to discuss what the differences might be, especially to warrant the higher price.

thank you for clarifying that i was wondering what the differences were also.