Padron Family Reserve No. 44 maduro

borndead1 · Yesterday, 11:38 PM

I'm gonna state a potentially controversial opinion here: The only really good Padron cigars are the really expensive ones. And the really expensive Padron cigars aren't worth the coin.

I snagged a box of these from Pyramid Cigars. I'm not sure if they are just starting out and trying to build a customer base or what, but these Padron Family Reserve were $229/box of 10; about $100 less than every other site. So I was like, 'f*ck it' and bought a box.

Damn...what a great smoke. Not a whole lot of depth to the flavor, but very prominent cocoa/coconut flavors typical of most maduro cigars.

As it is with pretty much every Padron, the draw is looser than an 80 yr old hooker, but somehow the burn is slow and even. If Padron rollers could train Cuban rollers, it would reshape the entire cigar industry.

Like I said earlier, fairly typical maduro flavors of cocoa, coffee, and coconut. There's a sweetness on the draw that is very nice. Again, perfect burn. I feel like Padron has figured out some sort of supernatural hack when it comes to burn and draw, cuz as loose as the draw is, their cigars burn really slowly, and they do not taste harsh (chemical/ammonia) as you smoke. The 'strength' of this cigar is full, but not harsh at all during the entire process of draw/snork/finish. It's crazy.

Final thoughts...fantastic smoke. But even at the crazy sale price ($23/stick), not worth the coin.

Brian D. · Today, 06:22 AM

Thanks for the review. At $23 a stick, I'll have to take your word for it about those cigars.

icehog3 · Today, 08:40 AM

I appreciate hearing your thoughts, Mark. I think I have a 1964 Pyramid in the humidor, may have to break it out this week and give her a whirl. This one was a gift so fits nicely in my budget.

Yesterday, 11:38 PM	#1
borndead1 Ayatollah of Rock n Rolla Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Lancaster, CA Posts: 1,323 Trading: (7)	Padron Family Reserve No. 44 maduro I'm gonna state a potentially controversial opinion here: The only really good Padron cigars are the really expensive ones. And the really expensive Padron cigars aren't worth the coin. I snagged a box of these from Pyramid Cigars. I'm not sure if they are just starting out and trying to build a customer base or what, but these Padron Family Reserve were $229/box of 10; about $100 less than every other site. So I was like, 'fck it' and bought a box. Damn...what a great smoke. Not a whole lot of depth to the flavor, but very prominent cocoa/coconut flavors typical of most maduro cigars. As it is with pretty much every Padron, the draw is looser than an 80 yr old hooker, but somehow the burn is slow and even. If Padron rollers could train Cuban rollers, it would reshape the entire cigar industry. Like I said earlier, fairly typical maduro flavors of cocoa, coffee, and coconut. There's a sweetness on the draw that is very nice. Again, perfect* burn. I feel like Padron has figured out some sort of supernatural hack when it comes to burn and draw, cuz as loose as the draw is, their cigars burn really slowly, and they do not taste harsh (chemical/ammonia) as you smoke. The 'strength' of this cigar is full, but not harsh at all during the entire process of draw/snork/finish. It's crazy. Final thoughts...fantastic smoke. But even at the crazy sale price ($23/stick), not worth the coin. __________________ None are more hopelessly enslaved than those who falsely believe they are free.

Today, 06:22 AM	#2
Brian D. Have My Own Room Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Brian Location: SW Ohio Posts: 1,577 Trading: (1)	Re: Padron Family Reserve No. 44 maduro Thanks for the review. At $23 a stick, I'll have to take your word for it about those cigars. __________________ Any gathering that includes Elderboy02 is "NKA"-- --No Ketchup Allowed.

Today, 08:40 AM	#3
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 70,594 Trading: (60)	Re: Padron Family Reserve No. 44 maduro I appreciate hearing your thoughts, Mark. I think I have a 1964 Pyramid in the humidor, may have to break it out this week and give her a whirl. This one was a gift so fits nicely in my budget. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!