Anything like padron anniversary

big a · 03-05-2010, 05:04 PM

I love the 64's and 26's padron anniversary both maduro and nat but they are a little hard on the wallet. I was wondering if anyone can suggest a cigar that is similar in taste that woln't break the bank.

South Shield · 03-05-2010, 05:20 PM

Padrons are like Cubans, its either you have a Cuban or you don't..Padrons are their own thing.

Jack Straw · 03-05-2010, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by South Shield

Padrons are like Cubans, its either you have a Cuban or you don't..Padrons are their own thing.

+1

I have two Altadis "Reverse-engineered Padron 1926 Alternates" that were passed out at a herf, somehow I don't think they will be quite the same.

MiamiE · 03-05-2010, 05:23 PM

There ain't anything like a Padron.

duckmanco · 03-05-2010, 05:34 PM

I'll disagree just for the fun of it.... for a touch more oomph, but every ounce of the espresso-coffee-dark chocolate goodness, look no further than EO 601 BP maduro, especially the robusto, and if you are careful can be found for roughly 4-5 a pop online.

Taste is subjective of course, but these to me come off like a slightly more potent 1926 maduro.... YMMV

03-05-2010, 05:50 PM

As much as I would like to be objective.... I can't.

I have to fall in with the majority so far, & say Padron has it's own distinct flavor that is all it's own. Ecspecially the Anny's.

Blueface · 03-05-2010, 05:50 PM

While I like the 601's and consider Eric Espinosa a friend (although I love beating the crap out of him in dominoes), I have yet to find a cigar that rivals a Padron Anni, specially the '26 line.

Bottom line, you can get margarine to imitate butter but at the end of the day, there is nothing like the flavor of butter, in spite of the effect on the heart.
Padron Annis are unique and well worth the money in my opinion. You pay a lot but you are smoking the best. They are the Rolls Royce of NC's.

03-09-2010, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by MiamiE

There ain't anything like a Padron.

X2

PeteSB75 · 03-09-2010, 04:04 PM

Personally, the 64 maduros are worlds better than any 26 I've ever smoked. I generally try to keep a box of superiors in my humi. Last time I bought them they were about 200-220/box, so not breaking the bank at all as premium NCs go. I've heard people compare aged '000 series, but never tried them. IMO any Pepin blended, while still very good, are not at all the same. Only other NC I've had that I like as much are the Fuente Anejo, and they are as or more expensive.

NCRadioMan · 03-05-2010, 05:53 PM

IMO, nope.

MiamiE · 03-05-2010, 06:00 PM

Couldn't have said it better than Carlos. Padron 1926 is the creme of the crop IMO

longknocker · 03-05-2010, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by MiamiE

Couldn't have said it better than Carlos. Padron 1926 is the creme of the crop IMO

+1! Nat Is My All Time Favorite!

Jbailey · 03-05-2010, 06:03 PM

Only thing I would suggest would be an aged base line or something from the X000 line.

NCRadioMan · 03-05-2010, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Jbailey

Only thing I would suggest would be an aged base line or something from the X000 line.

That, I would agree with. Especially the 6000.

Jbailey · 03-05-2010, 06:05 PM

Had some older 2000's that were really good.

NCRadioMan · 03-05-2010, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Jbailey

Had some older 2000's that were really good.

Any rested and aged Padrons are very, very good. I've also had a few 2 and 3000's that were 5+ years old and they were the chit!

Blueface · 03-05-2010, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by NCRadioMan

Any rested and aged Padrons are very, very good. I've also had a few 2 and 3000's that were 5+ years old and they were the chit!

Guess what I am still sitting on that I may just break out this weekend because of this thread?
I have a Fumas that the wrapper is so dark yellow that it begs to be smoked.
If one considers how long it has been since they disappeared from the market...............................this thing is old.
I think his day is near.

NCRadioMan · 03-05-2010, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Blueface

Guess what I am still sitting on that I may just break out this weekend because of this thread?
I have a Fumas that the wrapper is so dark yellow that it begs to be smoked.
If one considers how long it has been since they disappeared from the market...............................this thing is old.
I think his day is near.

Very nice Carlos. I have a handful of the old black band Fumas too!

Blueface · 03-05-2010, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by NCRadioMan

Very nice Carlos. I have a handful of the old black band Fumas too!

I would give anything to have more than one left.
They are so, so good for a regular cheap cigar often just found on outdoor shelves in Cuban coffee shops in Miami.
Those were the days.

JJG · 03-05-2010, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Blueface

I have a Fumas that the wrapper is so dark yellow that it begs to be smoked.

oh man I hope you can do a picture of this one

03-05-2010, 05:04 PM	#1
big a Feeling at Home Join Date: Dec 2008 First Name: Andrew Location: Ohio Posts: 913 Trading: (42)	Anything like padron anniversary I love the 64's and 26's padron anniversary both maduro and nat but they are a little hard on the wallet. I was wondering if anyone can suggest a cigar that is similar in taste that woln't break the bank. __________________ "If heaven has no cigars, I shall not go there" -Mark Twain

03-05-2010, 05:20 PM	#2
South Shield Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: Travis Location: Martinez, CA Posts: 272 Trading: (0)	Re: Anything like padron anniversary Padrons are like Cubans, its either you have a Cuban or you don't..Padrons are their own thing.

03-05-2010, 05:23 PM	#4
MiamiE I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Erick Location: Miami, FL Posts: 2,892 Trading: (38)	Re: Anything like padron anniversary There ain't anything like a Padron.

03-05-2010, 05:34 PM	#5
duckmanco Can't stop whats coming Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: that forsaken stretch of wood they call Whiskey Grove Posts: 404 Trading: (10)	Re: Anything like padron anniversary I'll disagree just for the fun of it.... for a touch more oomph, but every ounce of the espresso-coffee-dark chocolate goodness, look no further than EO 601 BP maduro, especially the robusto, and if you are careful can be found for roughly 4-5 a pop online. Taste is subjective of course, but these to me come off like a slightly more potent 1926 maduro.... YMMV __________________ "...Ain't no dark till somethin' shines..."

03-05-2010, 05:50 PM	#6
fuente~fuente Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Anything like padron anniversary As much as I would like to be objective.... I can't. I have to fall in with the majority so far, & say Padron has it's own distinct flavor that is all it's own. Ecspecially the Anny's.

03-05-2010, 05:50 PM	#7
Blueface Gramps 4x's Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Horatio Seymore Hiny Location: Boca Raton - North of La Habana Posts: 8,774 Trading: (8)	Re: Anything like padron anniversary While I like the 601's and consider Eric Espinosa a friend (although I love beating the crap out of him in dominoes), I have yet to find a cigar that rivals a Padron Anni, specially the '26 line. Bottom line, you can get margarine to imitate butter but at the end of the day, there is nothing like the flavor of butter, in spite of the effect on the heart. Padron Annis are unique and well worth the money in my opinion. You pay a lot but you are smoking the best. They are the Rolls Royce of NC's. __________________ Little known fact: I am a former member of the Village People - The Indian

03-09-2010, 04:04 PM	#9
PeteSB75 Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Pete Location: CT Posts: 1,674 Trading: (18)	Re: Anything like padron anniversary Personally, the 64 maduros are worlds better than any 26 I've ever smoked. I generally try to keep a box of superiors in my humi. Last time I bought them they were about 200-220/box, so not breaking the bank at all as premium NCs go. I've heard people compare aged '000 series, but never tried them. IMO any Pepin blended, while still very good, are not at all the same. Only other NC I've had that I like as much are the Fuente Anejo, and they are as or more expensive. __________________ Formerly Malik23

03-05-2010, 05:53 PM	#10
NCRadioMan Chutney Lovebusciut Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Chutney Location: On the shores of Loch Shiel Posts: 4,277 Trading: (66)	Re: Anything like padron anniversary IMO, nope. __________________ The path to loyalty is trust.

03-05-2010, 06:00 PM	#11
MiamiE I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Erick Location: Miami, FL Posts: 2,892 Trading: (38)	Re: Anything like padron anniversary Couldn't have said it better than Carlos. Padron 1926 is the creme of the crop IMO

03-05-2010, 06:03 PM	#13
Jbailey Brewcifer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dave Location: Madison, WI Posts: 5,212 Trading: (17)	Re: Anything like padron anniversary Only thing I would suggest would be an aged base line or something from the X000 line. __________________ "Sent to spy on a Cuban talent show first stop- Havana au go-go." Field Marshall Douche Bag.

03-05-2010, 06:05 PM	#15
Jbailey Brewcifer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dave Location: Madison, WI Posts: 5,212 Trading: (17)	Re: Anything like padron anniversary Had some older 2000's that were really good. __________________ "Sent to spy on a Cuban talent show first stop- Havana au go-go." Field Marshall Douche Bag.