All right ladies and gentlemen, buckle your seatbelts and return your trays to their upright and locked positions because it looks like we have reached our destination with the release of the Padron 1926 Series No. 90 Maduro cigar. Might as well lock the doors and turn off the lights on the way out because it is going to be nigh impossible to find a more impressive and delicious smoke no matter how far and wide we seek. Created in celebration of founder Jose Orlando Padron’s 90th birthday, the cigar represents a departure of sorts for the brand. There’s plenty of the world famous and perfectly-aged Nicaraguan tobaccos throughout of course, but this is Padron’s first round and first tubed stick, so it is an exciting experience before it is even lit.
Don’t worry. Your hands shaking in anticipation as you open the bright red tubo that holds the Robusto-sized Padron 1926 Series No. 90 Maduro is to be expected. Also expected, is the rustic appearance of the stick, a hallmark of the brand, with a few minuscule lumps beneath the glistening and toothy coffee-colored wrapper. What’s somewhat of a surprise, even for those familiar with the Padron name, is the richness of flavor from the very second the foot is aflame, and the booming clouds of smoke pass the lips. No settling in, no waiting for some ill-defined ‘sweet spot.' Instead, there’s a wealth of cocoa, cane syrup, raisin, nutmeg, cedar, dried apricot, and white pepper all at once, yet each is distinct and balanced. Elegant despite its impressive power, expect to savor every moment you spend with this gem.
Pricey to be sure but you know the old saying that you get what you pay for. Pair with your finest Bourbon, your most aged Cabernet Sauvignon, or your best strong Abbey ale for a sublime experience that makes all other considerations a distant second. The Padron 1926 Series No. 90 Maduro is bound to be your favorite cigar even well beyond your 90th year.
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