A Very Special Purchase

Flynnster · 12-11-2014, 01:44 PM

Afternoon everyone. Our internet went down at work today so on the way home I stopped in at the local cigar shop that I had yet to check out. Along with an amazing selection of house blends, as well as DE and Oliva cigars, they had something that I think is very special.

They had a box of Padron Lanceros that the clerk said were from 1994. Now at first I didn't believe him until I got out into some good lighting. Check out the color of the wrapper! I'm really starting to think he may not have been blowing smoke.

Anyone ever had a Padron this old? They had a whole box and even though I spent way more than I should have today I'm thinking of picking a few more up, when would I have a chance like this again?

Dave128 · 12-11-2014, 01:49 PM

Nice pick-ups!

cigarmarine · 12-11-2014, 01:53 PM

Nice

which shop?

stearns · 12-11-2014, 01:58 PM

Very interesting. Were these at a mark up due to the age? Since they're padrons they should have a factory slip in the box stating when they were rolled, that would be an easy way to verify the age if they kept it. those little slips can get lost if you're not careful, they're usually wedged in a corner, but they have helped me check the age of vintage padrons before. nice find

WhiteMamba · 12-11-2014, 01:59 PM

Nice

cmitch · 12-11-2014, 02:00 PM

Look for some Blue Cloth Band Olivas.

Flynnster · 12-11-2014, 02:02 PM

Honestly I'm not sure if there was a markup, I was just sort of grabbing. I might call them back tonight and ask.

Shop was called Tesa Cigar Company, it's just to the west of the river in the old meat packing district. Story was the box was from way back when the shop opened 30 some years ago. Thinking about lighting one up right now.

Edit: Just did some quick math and I paid an average of $10 a stick, which makes me think there couldn't have been much of a markup on the Padrons. This gets to something that bugs me about a lot of shops, no itemized receipts.

jhedrick83 · 12-11-2014, 02:50 PM

The longest any have ever stuck around for me without getting smoked is about 2 years and they were amazing . Nice pickup!

Porch Dweller · 12-11-2014, 03:17 PM

Nice score!

Ogre · 12-11-2014, 03:35 PM

Awesome grab

themoneycollector · 12-11-2014, 04:18 PM

I have a friend that swears that an aged x000 smokes better than their 1964 and 1926 lines at a fraction of the cost, you just need to have the patience to sit on a box for a few years.

icehog3 · 12-11-2014, 05:41 PM

If you go back, please see if they have any 1994s. Same year, just a little different cigar.

mosesbotbol · 12-11-2014, 06:22 PM

Most NC's that old can become "papery" tasting. The tobacco is already quite mature at the time of rolling. Oils come off into the cello. That being said, I have never had a Padron that old, so maybe your experience was different?

Nice score.

Flynnster · 12-11-2014, 06:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by icehog3

If you go back, please see if they have any 1994s. Same year, just a little different cigar.

It looked like they only had 2 or 3 boxes of these. The guy said his dad had just had them in the storage humidor the whole time. I imagine they got lost for a while or something.

Quote:

Originally Posted by mosesbotbol

Most NC's that old can become "papery" tasting. The tobacco is already quite mature at the time of rolling. Oils come off into the cello. That being said, I have never had a Padron that old, so maybe your experience was different?

Nice score.

We'll see how these are. I'm glad to hear that though because that will keep me from going back and buying more before giving these a try.

12-11-2014, 01:44 PM	#1
Flynnster Life's too short Swishers Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Middle of the Mitten Posts: 787 Trading: (7)	A Very Special Purchase Afternoon everyone. Our internet went down at work today so on the way home I stopped in at the local cigar shop that I had yet to check out. Along with an amazing selection of house blends, as well as DE and Oliva cigars, they had something that I think is very special. They had a box of Padron Lanceros that the clerk said were from 1994. Now at first I didn't believe him until I got out into some good lighting. Check out the color of the wrapper! I'm really starting to think he may not have been blowing smoke. Anyone ever had a Padron this old? They had a whole box and even though I spent way more than I should have today I'm thinking of picking a few more up, when would I have a chance like this again?

12-11-2014, 01:49 PM	#2
Dave128 Sexy Dave Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Dave Location: Voorheesville, NY Posts: 3,917 Trading: (4)	Re: A Very Special Purchase Nice pick-ups! __________________ "Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy." - Benjamin Franklin I "heart" Boobies and Beer!

12-11-2014, 01:53 PM	#3
cigarmarine Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Aug 2014 First Name: lashun Location: grosse pointe michigan Posts: 271 Trading: (2)	Re: A Very Special Purchase Nice which shop?

12-11-2014, 01:58 PM	#4
stearns Dogbert Consultant Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ben Location: Park Hill Posts: 5,347 Trading: (50)	Re: A Very Special Purchase Very interesting. Were these at a mark up due to the age? Since they're padrons they should have a factory slip in the box stating when they were rolled, that would be an easy way to verify the age if they kept it. those little slips can get lost if you're not careful, they're usually wedged in a corner, but they have helped me check the age of vintage padrons before. nice find __________________ "Ignoring all the racket of conventional reality" - Keller Williams

12-11-2014, 01:59 PM	#5
WhiteMamba I'm scared of Neil. Join Date: Mar 2014 First Name: Michael Location: Catawba, NC Posts: 2,135 Trading: (28)	Re: A Very Special Purchase Nice __________________ Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor. Romans 12:10

12-11-2014, 02:00 PM	#6
cmitch Heads up get down Join Date: Oct 2010 First Name: Clayton Location: NW Alabama by the river Posts: 2,720 Trading: (25)	Re: A Very Special Purchase Look for some Blue Cloth Band Olivas. __________________ No matter what one's status is in society, cigars are the great equalizer where the affluent and common share a love for the leaf. - Me.

12-11-2014, 02:02 PM	#7
Flynnster Life's too short Swishers Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Middle of the Mitten Posts: 787 Trading: (7)	Re: A Very Special Purchase Honestly I'm not sure if there was a markup, I was just sort of grabbing. I might call them back tonight and ask. Shop was called Tesa Cigar Company, it's just to the west of the river in the old meat packing district. Story was the box was from way back when the shop opened 30 some years ago. Thinking about lighting one up right now. Edit: Just did some quick math and I paid an average of $10 a stick, which makes me think there couldn't have been much of a markup on the Padrons. This gets to something that bugs me about a lot of shops, no itemized receipts.

12-11-2014, 02:50 PM	#8
jhedrick83 GO VOLS! Join Date: May 2013 First Name: Jesse Location: Knoxville Posts: 402 Trading: (0)	Re: A Very Special Purchase The longest any have ever stuck around for me without getting smoked is about 2 years and they were amazing . Nice pickup!

12-11-2014, 03:17 PM	#9
Porch Dweller Life is for living Join Date: Oct 2012 First Name: James Location: Mississippi Gulf Coast Posts: 8,165 Trading: (24)	Re: A Very Special Purchase Nice score! __________________ A 1911 in the hand is faster than 911 on the phone

12-11-2014, 03:35 PM	#10
Ogre **CENSORED** Join Date: Apr 2010 First Name: Larry Location: Central Florida Posts: 12,068 Trading: (46)	Re: A Very Special Purchase Awesome grab __________________

12-11-2014, 04:18 PM	#11
themoneycollector Nicotiana Tabacum Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Hill AFB, UT Posts: 1,258 Trading: (108)	Re: A Very Special Purchase I have a friend that swears that an aged x000 smokes better than their 1964 and 1926 lines at a fraction of the cost, you just need to have the patience to sit on a box for a few years.

12-11-2014, 05:41 PM	#12
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 70,561 Trading: (60)	Re: A Very Special Purchase If you go back, please see if they have any 1994s. Same year, just a little different cigar. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

12-11-2014, 06:22 PM	#13
mosesbotbol That's a Corgi Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Moses Location: Boston Posts: 6,171 Trading: (6)	Re: A Very Special Purchase Most NC's that old can become "papery" tasting. The tobacco is already quite mature at the time of rolling. Oils come off into the cello. That being said, I have never had a Padron that old, so maybe your experience was different? Nice score. __________________ Port Wine & Claret \| British Cars \| Welsh Corgi's