Padilla Single Batch Barrel Proof Toro Cigars
Padilla Single Batch Barrel Proof Toro is the first cigar produced at the brand-new Tabacalera Padilla in Nicaragua, which opened its doors in mid-2019. Being the first production cigar from a new factory carries great expectations, especially when it’s produced under the close supervision of a superstar like long-time industry veteran Ernesto Padilla. Not surprisingly, those expectations were exceeded with this modern classic, which consists of Nicaraguan filler and binder tobaccos, along with a dark, oily San Andres wrapper leaf from Mexico. The filler and binder leaves are authentic Cuban-seed Corojo grown on the famed Aganorsa farms in Jalapa. All the tobacco used in the blend undergoes extensive aging, yielding a final product that is as smooth as it is rich.
From the clean cedar chests to the simple yet luxurious gold and black bands, the packaging for the Single Batch Barrel Proof is both stylish and contemporary. Each vitola sports a sharp box press and fine-tuned construction. The draw is easy and provides a massive volume of smoke, initially greeting the palate with rich cedar and tangy black pepper. As the cigar progresses, the flavor profile gains strength, evolving from tangy to spicy, with more white pepper and hints of chocolate. Subtle undertones of earthy raw tobacco hold everything together, with a bit of coffee and sweetness on the retrohale. Overall, this blend lands on the very tolerable end of medium-full-bodied. At 6” x 50, the toro is the most popular size in the lineup.
As a whole, Padilla cigars have never really been intended for a less-than-mature audience. Since its introduction in the early 2000s, the Padilla name has garnered somewhat of a cult following among more experienced and discriminating connoisseurs. This case remains with Single Batch Barrel Proof. Medium-full-bodied and boasting more than a handful of subtle complexities, only the truly refined palate will be able to give the blend the appreciation it deserves. This stick pairs beautifully with coffee, port wine, or dark beer, and certainly fits the bill for a luxurious daily smoke. Though not quite as high on the strength scale as such other San Andres-wrapped concoctions as Oliva Serie V Maduro or E.P. Carrillo La Historia, the cigar in question is definitely comparable in terms of flavor and satisfaction. The term “barrel proof” is used in the production of bourbon when one particular barrel seems to taste better than the rest of the batch. Does it work the same way with cigars? We will let you be the judge of that. Try a Padilla Single Batch Barrel Proof Toro today and let us know if it’s worthy of the name!
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