Padron 1926 series no. 35

Don Fernando · 03-13-2011, 12:58 AM

Every 'special' Padron I have ever smoked wowed me, from the 1926 series, 1964 series and the anniversary series to the custom rolled that I smoked while doing an interview with Jorge Padron for my Dutch website, all are cigars that end up in my top 10 of 'best cigars I have ever smoked'. I had never smoked this 4x48 No. 35 before but I picked a few up when I was in the USA last november.

The cigar is small and box pressed with a dark and shiny wrapper. The cigar has the signature Padron serial number on the band, those numbers allow Padron to recognize counterfeit cigars. The construction feels good. I smell a spicy barnyard. The predraw is fine and tastes a bit sweet.

I taste a full coffee flavors with some pepper and herbs. After a quarter of an inch the flavors are a mild sweet cedar wood flavor with some herbs and some pepper in the aftertaste, The coffee has disappeared. I even taste a mild chocolate flavor. After three quarters of an inch the main flavor is herbs with a hint of cinnamon and the cinnamon slowly becomes stronger.

Halfway I taste wood and something sweet next to the cinnamon, the herbs have moved to the aftertaste. The flavors are unique, you can taste that Padron is something special. Near the end I also taste a little bit of chocolate, a really tiny bit though. The last few puffs give me toast and roasted nuts.

Even though this is just a 4 inch cigar, it lasted me an hour and a half. The draw was great. I got a lot of thick white smoke and a great burn. The medium gray ash is firm. This cigar is full flavored and medium bodied.

Would I buy this cigar again? Oh yeah!

Appearance: 8 / 10
Construction: 8 / 10
Draw: 8 / 10
Burn: 8 / 10
Smoke & ash: 8 / 10
Aroma first part: 8 / 10
Aroma second part: 8 / 10
Aroma third part: 9 / 10

Texan in Mexico · 03-13-2011, 06:46 AM

Felt like I was smoking one as I read - great smoke IMHO, right up there with the Bellis.

Have run out but will be through Miami in a few weeks, time to go pick some up!
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HollywoodQue · 03-13-2011, 07:24 AM

Nice review...the ash held for almost 1/2 of the stick...great construction..

MedicCook · 03-13-2011, 09:04 AM

Thanks for the review Ferdie.

Neens · 03-13-2011, 09:26 AM

Great review, I love these little guys.

kelmac07 · 03-13-2011, 11:08 AM

Another great review of a great stick.

Blueface · 03-13-2011, 11:26 AM

One of my ultimate favorite smokes.

joeobx · 03-13-2011, 11:26 AM

Great review, I didn't know that about the serial numbers.

Blueface · 03-13-2011, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by joeobx

Great review, I didn't know that about the serial numbers.

All Anniversaries have them.

hammondc · 03-13-2011, 11:36 AM

And THAT is why I firmly believe Padron makes the finest cigars in the world. Incredible consistency. It has gotten to the point for me where about all I buy is a few of the thousands series and a bunch of 26s/64s. Maybe some Oliva Vs here and there. I have yet to try any of the really badass stuff though (40th & 80th). Great review.

Don Fernando · 03-13-2011, 01:33 PM

smoked 4 different 1926 today, with Jorge Padron himself.

Blueface · 03-13-2011, 05:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Don Fernando

smoked 4 different 1926 today, with Jorge Padron himself.

He was out your way?
Neat.

Stephen · 03-13-2011, 05:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Don Fernando

smoked 4 different 1926 today, with Jorge Padron himself.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blueface

He was out your way?
Neat.

Not only that, but he took the time to smoke four cigars with you. That'd be like Michael Duke going to Wal-Mart with you, pushing the squeaky cart, airing out the restroom before you go to use it, standing in the checkout line for 35 minutes with you because, God forbid they have enough cash registers going during peak hours, then loading up your car and sending you on your merry way. Only a lot more enjoyable.

Zeuceone · 03-13-2011, 06:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stephen

Not only that, but he took the time to smoke four cigars with you. That'd be like Michael Duke going to Wal-Mart with you, pushing the squeaky cart, airing out the restroom before you go to use it, standing in the checkout line for 35 minutes with you because, God forbid they have enough cash registers going during peak hours, then loading up your car and sending you on your merry way. Only a lot more enjoyable.

Lol that's funny.

Trent0341 · 03-13-2011, 10:57 PM

Great review. I'll pick some up this week if my B&M have any.

Don Fernando · 03-14-2011, 01:58 AM

The Dutch distributer relaunched the 1926 series with a 30% price drop, Jorge was in The Netherlands so they combined a meet & greet with the re-launch party. It was a retailers only event, but because of my good relations with the distributer (he's supporting my Dutch board and uses it to promote his cigars) I was invited and I could even bring 10 friends. I met Jorge before, in Miami last november, he still recognizes me, it was cool.

Don Fernando · 03-14-2011, 02:44 AM

Da Klugs · 08-11-2011, 11:36 AM

Was running errands and ended up in Cigars Cigars in Rocky River. Bought some cheapo lighters for the herf. Beign there made me jones for a cigar.

Bought on of these lil guys for the ride home. Been a few years for me and this cigar.

Started out raspy for the first few puffs. Settled into a wonderful smoke. Could even nose it 50% plus by midpoint.

Good cigar. Nice flavors. Nuance is the issue regarding the depth of flavors. Easy to understand why these are highly rated - they are really tasty cigars based upon mouth only smoking. It's in the nasal exhale that they lack the depth/complexity of less expensive cigars from you know where. But... pretty darn good cigar. Easy to lose sight of the fact that there are great NC cigars when you don't smoke them.

Ogre · 08-11-2011, 01:30 PM

This is an awesome stick. Looking good Ferdi!!!!

STEVE S · 08-11-2011, 01:51 PM

Ferdi, thanks for the review, this is a great little cigar that really hangs in there as you smoke it.

03-13-2011, 12:58 AM	#1
Don Fernando Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ferdinand Location: Singapore Posts: 10,064 Trading: (29)	Padron 1926 series no. 35 Every 'special' Padron I have ever smoked wowed me, from the 1926 series, 1964 series and the anniversary series to the custom rolled that I smoked while doing an interview with Jorge Padron for my Dutch website, all are cigars that end up in my top 10 of 'best cigars I have ever smoked'. I had never smoked this 4x48 No. 35 before but I picked a few up when I was in the USA last november. The cigar is small and box pressed with a dark and shiny wrapper. The cigar has the signature Padron serial number on the band, those numbers allow Padron to recognize counterfeit cigars. The construction feels good. I smell a spicy barnyard. The predraw is fine and tastes a bit sweet. I taste a full coffee flavors with some pepper and herbs. After a quarter of an inch the flavors are a mild sweet cedar wood flavor with some herbs and some pepper in the aftertaste, The coffee has disappeared. I even taste a mild chocolate flavor. After three quarters of an inch the main flavor is herbs with a hint of cinnamon and the cinnamon slowly becomes stronger. Halfway I taste wood and something sweet next to the cinnamon, the herbs have moved to the aftertaste. The flavors are unique, you can taste that Padron is something special. Near the end I also taste a little bit of chocolate, a really tiny bit though. The last few puffs give me toast and roasted nuts. Even though this is just a 4 inch cigar, it lasted me an hour and a half. The draw was great. I got a lot of thick white smoke and a great burn. The medium gray ash is firm. This cigar is full flavored and medium bodied. Would I buy this cigar again? Oh yeah! Appearance: 8 / 10 Construction: 8 / 10 Draw: 8 / 10 Burn: 8 / 10 Smoke & ash: 8 / 10 Aroma first part: 8 / 10 Aroma second part: 8 / 10 Aroma third part: 9 / 10 __________________ check out my reviews on my blog.

03-13-2011, 06:46 AM	#2
Texan in Mexico Feeling at Home Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Travis Location: Puerto Morelos, Mexico Posts: 958 Trading: (0)	Re: Padron 1926 series no. 35 Felt like I was smoking one as I read - great smoke IMHO, right up there with the Bellis. Have run out but will be through Miami in a few weeks, time to go pick some up! Posted via Mobile Device

03-13-2011, 07:24 AM	#3
HollywoodQue Invictus Join Date: Oct 2010 First Name: Howard Location: In the "D" Posts: 3,119 Trading: (46)	Re: Padron 1926 series no. 35 Nice review...the ash held for almost 1/2 of the stick...great construction..

03-13-2011, 09:04 AM	#4
MedicCook Mila smoked my cigar Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Ryan Location: Schaghticoke, NY Posts: 10,946 Trading: (7)	Re: Padron 1926 series no. 35 Thanks for the review Ferdie. __________________ 27 World Series Championship's "If your wife doesn't like the aroma of your cigar, change your wife.", Zino Davidoff

03-13-2011, 09:26 AM	#5
Neens Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Dec 2010 First Name: Anthony Location: Orange, CT Posts: 349 Trading: (21)	Re: Padron 1926 series no. 35 Great review, I love these little guys.

03-13-2011, 11:08 AM	#6
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Padron 1926 series no. 35 Another great review of a great stick. __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

03-13-2011, 11:26 AM	#7
Blueface Gramps 4x's Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Horatio Seymore Hiny Location: Boca Raton - North of La Habana Posts: 8,774 Trading: (8)	Re: Padron 1926 series no. 35 One of my ultimate favorite smokes. __________________ Little known fact: I am a former member of the Village People - The Indian

03-13-2011, 11:26 AM	#8
joeobx just playing in the storm Join Date: Oct 2009 First Name: Joe Location: Fredericksburg. VA VCM Country Posts: 1,117 Trading: (4)	Re: Padron 1926 series no. 35 Great review, I didn't know that about the serial numbers. __________________ it's all fun and games till the flying monkeys show up

03-13-2011, 11:36 AM	#10
hammondc Moar Padrons! Join Date: Aug 2010 First Name: Chip Location: Senoia, GA Posts: 2,625 Trading: (17)	Re: Padron 1926 series no. 35 And THAT is why I firmly believe Padron makes the finest cigars in the world. Incredible consistency. It has gotten to the point for me where about all I buy is a few of the thousands series and a bunch of 26s/64s. Maybe some Oliva Vs here and there. I have yet to try any of the really badass stuff though (40th & 80th). Great review.

03-13-2011, 01:33 PM	#11
Don Fernando Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ferdinand Location: Singapore Posts: 10,064 Trading: (29)	Re: Padron 1926 series no. 35 smoked 4 different 1926 today, with Jorge Padron himself. __________________ check out my reviews on my blog.

03-13-2011, 10:57 PM	#15
Trent0341 Still Watching My Back Join Date: Jan 2011 First Name: Dan Location: Kentucky Posts: 195 Trading: (7)	Re: Padron 1926 series no. 35 Great review. I'll pick some up this week if my B&M have any.

03-14-2011, 01:58 AM	#16
Don Fernando Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ferdinand Location: Singapore Posts: 10,064 Trading: (29)	Re: Padron 1926 series no. 35 The Dutch distributer relaunched the 1926 series with a 30% price drop, Jorge was in The Netherlands so they combined a meet & greet with the re-launch party. It was a retailers only event, but because of my good relations with the distributer (he's supporting my Dutch board and uses it to promote his cigars) I was invited and I could even bring 10 friends. I met Jorge before, in Miami last november, he still recognizes me, it was cool. __________________ check out my reviews on my blog.

03-14-2011, 02:44 AM	#17
Don Fernando Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ferdinand Location: Singapore Posts: 10,064 Trading: (29)	Re: Padron 1926 series no. 35 __________________ check out my reviews on my blog.

08-11-2011, 11:36 AM	#18
Da Klugs Juan of 11 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dave Location: Right here Posts: 4,219 Trading: (8)	Re: Padron 1926 series no. 35 Was running errands and ended up in Cigars Cigars in Rocky River. Bought some cheapo lighters for the herf. Beign there made me jones for a cigar. Bought on of these lil guys for the ride home. Been a few years for me and this cigar. Started out raspy for the first few puffs. Settled into a wonderful smoke. Could even nose it 50% plus by midpoint. Good cigar. Nice flavors. Nuance is the issue regarding the depth of flavors. Easy to understand why these are highly rated - they are really tasty cigars based upon mouth only smoking. It's in the nasal exhale that they lack the depth/complexity of less expensive cigars from you know where. But... pretty darn good cigar. Easy to lose sight of the fact that there are great NC cigars when you don't smoke them. __________________ Communities Not Commodities. Punctuation challenged, but trying. Proud winner of phase 1 of the Weight loss contest

08-11-2011, 01:30 PM	#19
Ogre **CENSORED** Join Date: Apr 2010 First Name: Larry Location: Central Florida Posts: 12,068 Trading: (46)	Re: Padron 1926 series no. 35 This is an awesome stick. Looking good Ferdi!!!! __________________

08-11-2011, 01:51 PM	#20
STEVE S Have My Own Room Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Steve Location: Coconut Creek, Fl. Posts: 1,092 Trading: (1)	Re: Padron 1926 series no. 35 Ferdi, thanks for the review, this is a great little cigar that really hangs in there as you smoke it. __________________ Smoking cigars is a hobby and a great way to pass the time of day!