Padron Family Reserve

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.

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.

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.

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.

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....

I too picked up the 80th Naturals.....

I also brought a couple of things for him to sign.....

And picked up a few of the Family Reservas.....

BengalMan · 10-15-2008, 10:50 AM

Very nice review with some great pictures!

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!

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

05-12-2009, 05:52 PM

Thanks for sharing that!

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

Quote:

Originally Posted by leasingthisspace

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!

MarkinAZ · 05-12-2009, 06:05 PM

ALL I CAN SAY IS "WOW" ... WHO'S THE GUY IN THE BLUE SHIRT

Mr.Maduro · 05-12-2009, 06:08 PM

05-12-2009, 07:45 PM

Great picture review. Nice cigars.....

WildBlueSooner · 05-12-2009, 08:21 PM

Awesome pictures

05-12-2009, 08:33 PM

Looks like you got some GREAT smokes...nice review!

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

Quote:

Originally Posted by longknocker

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

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.

Are the bands on the Family Reserves the same as the numbered band that comes underneath the 64's and 36s?

10-15-2008, 08:31 AM	#1
Mr.Maduro In Domino Confido Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Patrick Location: La Casa del Blueface Posts: 2,902 Trading: (83)	Padron Family Reserve Reviewed 4/25/2008 ------------------- 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. 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. 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. 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.

10-15-2008, 09:53 AM	#2
TideRoll It is what it is. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tim Location: North of the 'Ham Posts: 154 Trading: (5)	Re: Padron Family Reserve Thanks for a nice glimpse at a cigar that doesn't come down the pike often!

10-15-2008, 10:16 AM	#3
Mr.Maduro In Domino Confido Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Patrick Location: La Casa del Blueface Posts: 2,902 Trading: (83)	Re: Padron Family Reserve Here's a few more pics.... I too picked up the 80th Naturals..... I also brought a couple of things for him to sign..... And picked up a few of the Family Reservas.....

10-15-2008, 10:50 AM	#4
BengalMan Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ian Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 1,280 Trading: (10)	Re: Padron Family Reserve Very nice review with some great pictures!

05-12-2009, 03:42 PM	#5
leasingthisspace Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Padron Family Reserve I am keeping my fingers crossed that my wife will be able to grab a couple of these on Sat.

05-12-2009, 04:43 PM	#6
longknocker Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Mobile, Alabama Posts: 11,113 Trading: (82)	Re: Padron Family Reserve Sweeet! Nice pick-up, Patrick! Love those Padrons!

05-12-2009, 04:45 PM	#7
leasingthisspace Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Padron Family Reserve Anyone lately got one? Was wondering about price so I know how much to send the wife with on Saturday.

05-12-2009, 04:47 PM	#8
heavyd Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: Dave Location: La Mesa CA Posts: 316 Trading: (22)	Re: Padron Family Reserve Wow! Very nice. Great pics. Nice $5k suit - minimum. Good for you, Jorge __________________ "You can't get to wonderful without passing through alright." ~Bill Withers

05-12-2009, 05:52 PM	#9
nozero Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Padron Family Reserve Thanks for sharing that! FWIW, I have that same ashtray. I take it with me when I go to shoot pool since all they have are cigarette ashtrays...

05-12-2009, 06:05 PM	#11
MarkinAZ Formerly MarkinOR Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Sun City West, AZ Posts: 6,220 Trading: (40)	Re: Padron Family Reserve ALL I CAN SAY IS "WOW" ... WHO'S THE GUY IN THE BLUE SHIRT __________________ "Don't worry, God will work out His plan for your life..." Psalm 138 8

05-12-2009, 06:08 PM	#12
Mr.Maduro In Domino Confido Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Patrick Location: La Casa del Blueface Posts: 2,902 Trading: (83)	Re: Padron Family Reserve __________________ "Patrick...You low-rent f#@k!!!" - MACMS (Shack V)

05-12-2009, 07:45 PM	#13
scooter Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Padron Family Reserve Great picture review. Nice cigars.....

05-12-2009, 08:21 PM	#14
WildBlueSooner I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: James Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 3,322 Trading: (19)	Re: Padron Family Reserve Awesome pictures __________________ "To dilute the will to win is to destroy the purpose of the game. There is no substitute for victory"-- Douglas MacArthur

05-12-2009, 08:33 PM	#15
xapa97 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Padron Family Reserve Looks like you got some GREAT smokes...nice review!

05-12-2009, 08:54 PM	#16
DougBushBC Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Padron Family Reserve I want that ASHTRAY!

05-12-2009, 11:18 PM	#17
Jimbo14 Habano Man Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: James Location: Australia Posts: 483 Trading: (0)	Re: Padron Family Reserve Great stuff! Thanks for going to the trouble of the photographs!

05-13-2009, 09:38 AM	#19
themoneycollector Nicotiana Tabacum Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Hill AFB, UT Posts: 1,258 Trading: (108)	Re: Padron Family Reserve Thanks for the review.

05-15-2009, 10:19 AM	#20
JJG Have My Own Room Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Jeff Location: Houston Posts: 1,260 Trading: (4)	Re: Padron Family Reserve wow, those are some pretty smokes. Are the bands on the Family Reserves the same as the numbered band that comes underneath the 64's and 36s?