Cigar of the Year 2009 is....

BigAsh · 01-07-2010, 10:25 AM

The Padrón Family Reserve No. 45 Maduro ....

MADE BY: Padrón Cigars Inc.
FACTORY LOCATION: Nicaragua
WRAPPER: Nicaragua
BINDER: Nicaragua
FILLER: Nicaragua
PRICE: $25.00
RING GAUGE: 52
LENGTH: 6"
RATING: 95

Quite the leap from last year's Casa Magna!

TripleF · 01-07-2010, 10:30 AM

Cool. How'd you find out already?

BigAsh · 01-07-2010, 10:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TripleF

Cool. How'd you find out already?

C'mon Scott....Big City bigshot like me...I got my sources...Like the email I just got

http://www.cigaraficionado.com/Cigar...2009_1,00.html

TripleF · 01-07-2010, 10:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigAsh

C'mon Scott....Big City bigshot like me...I got my sources...Like the email I just got

http://www.cigaraficionado.com/Cigar...2009_1,00.html

Hmmmmmmm. Well ain't you a bigshot?

BTW, I bought 2 of 'em just before EPIC HERF II. We did a Puff Puff Pass. Wasn't impressed. Don't think anybody really was.

DPD6030 · 01-07-2010, 10:54 AM

Yeah nothing to speak greatly of. Typical Padron imo. Thanks for sharing the cigar at EPIC II Scott

JJG · 01-07-2010, 11:12 AM

My local b&m said they got one box and it was gone within hours. Even if they did have some left, I'm not sure I would have forked over the $$$ to try one. but yeah like someone said, at least Padron won.

edit: ...just looked at the list. Only two CCs in the top 10?

Brooks W · 01-07-2010, 01:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TripleF

Hmmmmmmm. Well ain't you a bigshot?

BTW, I bought 2 of 'em just before EPIC HERF II. We did a Puff Puff Pass. Wasn't impressed. Don't think anybody really was.

I disagree.

The 45th maduro is the best Padron I have smoked (better then the '64, albeit not by much) and is WELL worth the money they are charging. It is truly the total package. (and is #2 in MY cigar of the year list)...

Is it an everyday stick? Of course not. But as a special stick to pull out every once in a while, it is wonderful...

Just my humble opinion, of course...

~brooks

Starscream · 01-07-2010, 01:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brooks W

I disagree.

The 45th maduro is the best Padron I have smoked (better then the '64, albeit not by much) and is WELL worth the money they are charging. It is truly the total package. (and is #2 in MY cigar of the year list)...

If it's not better than the '64 by much, then why such a price difference? I can get '64 Principes for around $8, but I am not paying $25 for a cigar that is only a bit of an upgrade from the '64.

elderboy02 · 01-07-2010, 10:38 AM

Interesting. I haven't had it yet.

hotreds · 01-07-2010, 10:43 AM

Mucho dinero for that one!

Starscream · 01-07-2010, 10:43 AM

For $25, they can keep them. But that's just me.
At least Padron won it this year.

MedicCook · 01-07-2010, 10:46 AM

For $25 a cigar it will not be on my radar to try any time soon.

GreekGodX · 01-07-2010, 11:12 AM

Siglo V tubo should have been #1. I can't believe the 45th is #1. I didn't think it was anything special at all and am kinda upset I didn't buy some better cigars for $25

icantbejon · 01-07-2010, 12:19 PM

I haven't really heard much good about this smoke. A few friends have tried them and said they are pretty much in line with the 64s. No one has been blown away yet. As I hear it, Padron's don't get much better with age, so I'm thinking they won't get much better than they are now. Therefore, with my $25 I'm buying a couple smokes I know I'm gonna like.

That all being said, I know I'm in the extreme minority that doesn't really care for Padron's. They don't wow me much.

01-07-2010, 12:55 PM

I haven't tried this one. I have smoked several of the 1926 (nat and mad), 64s, and the 80th maduro. The most I would pay for any of them is $10. They are good, but IMO there are many smokes that are better and cost less. Maybe the 45th would change my mind, but at $25 I think I'll pass. As far as last year, the 1st release Casa Magna was much better than subsequent releases, but again, not what I would consider COTY.

icantbejon · 01-07-2010, 12:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by newlifetaxidermy

As far as last year, the 1st release Casa Magna was much better than subsequent releases, but again, not what I would consider COTY.

That was my thought. Seems like the past two years the winner hasn't been all that well received. I was able to try the casa magna and it was very ho-hum to me. The first half was good, but the second half had very little personality.

kelmac07 · 01-07-2010, 01:20 PM

The 45th looks like a fine maduro (right up my alley)...but the $ 30 pricetag is keeping me away.

jmsremax · 01-07-2010, 02:52 PM

This is on my list to try

01-07-2010, 02:53 PM

At least it wasn't casa magna that stuff was garbage. The best cigar I tried this year was a Diamond Crown Maximus I got in a blind taste test.

Doctorossi · 01-07-2010, 02:57 PM

As with most stuff, as you head toward the higher end, you're probably going to hit a point of diminishing returns. The better stuff is, the less room is left for improvement and the more expense is required to find/facilitate that improvement. A $40k Ducati "R" is not going to perform 300% as well as a $13k standard Ducati; it's going to perform 118% as well.

01-07-2010, 10:54 AM	#5
DPD6030 Shepard of the sheeple Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andrew Location: The Mitten Posts: 7,166 Trading: (151)	Re: Cigar of the Year 2009 is.... Yeah nothing to speak greatly of. Typical Padron imo. Thanks for sharing the cigar at EPIC II Scott

01-07-2010, 11:12 AM	#6
JJG Have My Own Room Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Jeff Location: Houston Posts: 1,260 Trading: (4)	Re: Cigar of the Year 2009 is.... My local b&m said they got one box and it was gone within hours. Even if they did have some left, I'm not sure I would have forked over the $$$ to try one. but yeah like someone said, at least Padron won. edit: ...just looked at the list. Only two CCs in the top 10? Last edited by JJG; 01-07-2010 at 11:17 AM.

01-07-2010, 10:38 AM	#9
elderboy02 Lets Go Buckeyes! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dan Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 12,508 Trading: (133)	Re: Cigar of the Year 2009 is.... Interesting. I haven't had it yet.

01-07-2010, 10:43 AM	#10
hotreds Ephesians 2:8 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5 miles past "Resume Speed" Posts: 11,662 Trading: (63)	Re: Cigar of the Year 2009 is.... Mucho dinero for that one! __________________ God loves you so much, that he made you read this, just to let you know.

01-07-2010, 10:43 AM	#11
Starscream Knowhutimean, Vern? Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andy Location: In a little town somewhere in the USA Posts: 10,237 Trading: (4)	Re: Cigar of the Year 2009 is.... For $25, they can keep them. But that's just me. At least Padron won it this year. __________________ Insert quote here.

01-07-2010, 10:25 AM	#1
BigAsh Don't knock the Ash... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Keith Location: Yardley, PA Posts: 5,046 Trading: (46)	Cigar of the Year 2009 is.... The Padrón Family Reserve No. 45 Maduro .... MADE BY: Padrón Cigars Inc. FACTORY LOCATION: Nicaragua WRAPPER: Nicaragua BINDER: Nicaragua FILLER: Nicaragua PRICE: $25.00 RING GAUGE: 52 LENGTH: 6" RATING: 95 Quite the leap from last year's Casa Magna! __________________ Keith

01-07-2010, 10:30 AM	#2
TripleF 11/11/11 EPIC IV Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 5,626 Trading: (176)	Re: Cigar of the Year 2009 is.... Cool. How'd you find out already? __________________ Cool Cigar Shirts, Stickers & More

01-07-2010, 10:46 AM	#12
MedicCook Mila smoked my cigar Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Ryan Location: Schaghticoke, NY Posts: 10,946 Trading: (7)	Re: Cigar of the Year 2009 is.... For $25 a cigar it will not be on my radar to try any time soon. __________________ 27 World Series Championship's "If your wife doesn't like the aroma of your cigar, change your wife.", Zino Davidoff

01-07-2010, 11:12 AM	#13
GreekGodX Opa!! Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: Christos Location: 7 Line Posts: 4,893 Trading: (82)	Re: Cigar of the Year 2009 is.... Siglo V tubo should have been #1. I can't believe the 45th is #1. I didn't think it was anything special at all and am kinda upset I didn't buy some better cigars for $25 __________________ "If I give a businessman 10,000 francs, what is that to him, he is rich. But if I give him a Cohiba cigar, that is style."-Hotel Rwanda

01-07-2010, 12:19 PM	#14
icantbejon Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jon Location: Chester, VA Posts: 1,219 Trading: (10)	Re: Cigar of the Year 2009 is.... I haven't really heard much good about this smoke. A few friends have tried them and said they are pretty much in line with the 64s. No one has been blown away yet. As I hear it, Padron's don't get much better with age, so I'm thinking they won't get much better than they are now. Therefore, with my $25 I'm buying a couple smokes I know I'm gonna like. That all being said, I know I'm in the extreme minority that doesn't really care for Padron's. They don't wow me much. __________________ "Learn to pay attention. Life is hard.....it's even more challenging when you're stupid."

01-07-2010, 12:55 PM	#15
newlifetaxidermy Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Cigar of the Year 2009 is.... I haven't tried this one. I have smoked several of the 1926 (nat and mad), 64s, and the 80th maduro. The most I would pay for any of them is $10. They are good, but IMO there are many smokes that are better and cost less. Maybe the 45th would change my mind, but at $25 I think I'll pass. As far as last year, the 1st release Casa Magna was much better than subsequent releases, but again, not what I would consider COTY.

01-07-2010, 01:20 PM	#17
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Cigar of the Year 2009 is.... The 45th looks like a fine maduro (right up my alley)...but the $ 30 pricetag is keeping me away. __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

01-07-2010, 02:52 PM	#18
jmsremax Yet another Masshole Join Date: Nov 2009 First Name: Jon Location: MA Posts: 1,245 Trading: (19)	Re: Cigar of the Year 2009 is.... This is on my list to try

01-07-2010, 02:53 PM	#19
Steelergar Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Cigar of the Year 2009 is.... At least it wasn't casa magna that stuff was garbage. The best cigar I tried this year was a Diamond Crown Maximus I got in a blind taste test.

01-07-2010, 02:57 PM	#20
Doctorossi Have My Own Room Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Burlington, VT Posts: 1,684 Trading: (8)	Re: Cigar of the Year 2009 is.... As with most stuff, as you head toward the higher end, you're probably going to hit a point of diminishing returns. The better stuff is, the less room is left for improvement and the more expense is required to find/facilitate that improvement. A $40k Ducati "R" is not going to perform 300% as well as a $13k standard Ducati; it's going to perform 118% as well. __________________ Marvin Shanken is a terrific guy... for me to poop on!