Padilla Series '68 Toro

Kreth · 08-26-2009, 02:00 PM

I got this stick in a "Top Shelf Taster Sampler" from cbid.

Humidor time: 3 weeks

Prelight: The corojo wrapper is fugly, very blotchy, but no prominent veins. Draw is moderate, tasting of cedar and leather. The band has a serial number, and there's an additional band that says "Edicion de Aniversario."

Burn: The burn on this stick was terrible. It refused to even out, requiring several touchups. Ash was flaky. No idea how solid it was, as I kept having to ash to touchup the burn. Draw was moderate. The burn time was about 90 minutes.

Flavor: This cigar had some nice flavors, primarily cedar and leather with a nice amount of spice. The spice remained pretty consistent throughout.

Summary: I enjoyed the flavor of this cigar. The constant touchups were a PITA. I would probably pick up more of these and give them more rest to see if that corrected the burn issues.

Skywalker · 08-26-2009, 02:05 PM

Thanks for the review!!!

I have smoked about four of these (from CI) and I had problems with uneven burns on two. But the flavor was good!!!

Kreth · 08-26-2009, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Skywalker

Thanks for the review!!!

I have smoked about four of these (from CI) and I had problems with uneven burns on two. But the flavor was good!!!

How long did you let yours rest, Darrell? I try to let new sticks rest for 3-4 weeks (unless I just have to try one ROTT

), and I usually don't have burn issues.
This cigar didn't have any of the acrid taste that I associate with a wet stick, either.

Skywalker · 08-26-2009, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Kreth

How long did you let yours rest, Darrell? I try to let new sticks rest for 3-4 weeks (unless I just have to try one ROTT

), and I usually don't have burn issues.
This cigar didn't have any of the acrid taste that I associate with a wet stick, either.

About the same amount of time at 65%!!!

I try to never smoke anything from CI ROTT!!! They are usually a little wet!!!

G G · 08-26-2009, 02:06 PM

Nice review.

kydsid · 08-26-2009, 02:53 PM

EDIT: Amended

Bought a box about two months ago and I have smoked about half of it so far and no burn issues whatsoever.

Skywalker · 08-26-2009, 03:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kydsid

EDIT: Amended

Bought a box about two months ago and I have smoked about half of it so far and no burn issues whatsoever.

Must be a CI thang!!!

Smokin Gator · 08-26-2009, 05:35 PM

Scottie sent me one of these and I really liked it. I picked up a few more in a Padilla sampler. Those are down for a little rest. Thanks for the review!!

08-26-2009, 02:00 PM	#1
Kreth Ronin smoker Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Jeff Location: Oneonta, NY Posts: 3,620 Trading: (14)	Padilla Series '68 Toro I got this stick in a "Top Shelf Taster Sampler" from cbid. Humidor time: 3 weeks Prelight: The corojo wrapper is fugly, very blotchy, but no prominent veins. Draw is moderate, tasting of cedar and leather. The band has a serial number, and there's an additional band that says "Edicion de Aniversario." Burn: The burn on this stick was terrible. It refused to even out, requiring several touchups. Ash was flaky. No idea how solid it was, as I kept having to ash to touchup the burn. Draw was moderate. The burn time was about 90 minutes. Flavor: This cigar had some nice flavors, primarily cedar and leather with a nice amount of spice. The spice remained pretty consistent throughout. Summary: I enjoyed the flavor of this cigar. The constant touchups were a PITA. I would probably pick up more of these and give them more rest to see if that corrected the burn issues. __________________ Cigarette-free since January 2010

08-26-2009, 02:05 PM	#2
Skywalker BABOTL Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dice Location: Galaxy Far Far Away Posts: 10,168 Trading: (18)	Re: Padilla Series '68 Toro Thanks for the review!!! I have smoked about four of these (from CI) and I had problems with uneven burns on two. But the flavor was good!!! __________________ Smoke what you like!!!

08-26-2009, 02:06 PM	#5
G G BR549 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Taylor, FL. Posts: 12,730 Trading: (10)	Re: Padilla Series '68 Toro Nice review.

08-26-2009, 02:53 PM	#6
kydsid Ditat Deus Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Jason Location: Among the Pines Posts: 2,361 Trading: (46)	Re: Padilla Series '68 Toro EDIT: Amended Bought a box about two months ago and I have smoked about half of it so far and no burn issues whatsoever. __________________ Check out the Cigar Asylum Newbie Sampler Trade Last edited by kydsid; 08-26-2009 at 03:00 PM. Reason: Restating what I said for more viable discusion.

08-26-2009, 05:35 PM	#8
Smokin Gator Just plain insane! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The Swamp Posts: 6,237 Trading: (106)	Re: Padilla Series '68 Toro Scottie sent me one of these and I really liked it. I picked up a few more in a Padilla sampler. Those are down for a little rest. Thanks for the review!! __________________ Check out the Cigar Asylum Newbie Sampler Trade