Mikey Likes It: Review on the Padron 1926 Series No. 90 Natural
From Cigar Afficionado
“Whether it be an anniversary or an important benchmark, it seems that the Padrón family is always celebrating something. And when they do, smokers end up with a great new cigar. The Padrón Serie 1926 No. 90 is a perfect example. It celebrates the life of company patriarch José Orlando Padrón, who turned 90 in June and is still active in the company he founded.
The cigar is Padrón in almost every way—it’s dark (even this natural version), it’s rich and it leaves the familiar bold impressions of cocoa, earth and coffee on the palate in the way that only a Padrón cigar can. But it’s unlike other Padróns due to its shape. All other cigars in the Padrón Serie 1926 line are squarely pressed, giving the line its signature look. Not true of the No. 90. This one is in the round. It also comes packaged in a glossy tubo—another first for the company.
If you’re unfamiliar with José Orlando Padrón’s history, you should know this: the man has paid his dues. Over his storied career, he’s had his offices in Miami bombed, his factory in Nicaragua burned to the ground and even a tobacco warehouse set ablaze. Despite this, he persevered and created some of the best cigars the world has ever seen.”
Review:
The first third started off with great flavors of natural tobacco goodness, backed up with a tangy cedar note and a touch of red pepper on the palate. The retrohale burned intensely with red pepper, though it didn’t linger long. The smoke was medium bodied in these early stages.
In the second third, the Padron No. 90 was mostly mellow and smooth, with a very pleasing natural tobacco taste, accentuated by notes of cedar and black pepper.
The final third has a creamy consistency but the strength mellows out. Overall my type of cigar in the afternoon a medium to full bodied cigar with a tangy and peppery notes all the way through.
RATING: 93
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