An Old Padron

Flynnster · 12-14-2014, 12:27 PM

As some of you may have seen I stopped by a local shop and they had a box of Padrons from 1994. Nice yellow cello, the owner said it would be a completely new experience for me. I want to preface this review saying I'm never smoked anything with any age on it so some of what I say might be "duh" for the guys used to older sticks.

Pre-light: Started off carefully taking off the cello, really didn't want to tear anything in case this was a delicate cigar. Turns out I had nothing to worry about. A very thick wrapper and a firm cigar, nothing delicate about it at all. Had a stronger smell than I expected, I assumed with all the age there wouldn't be much going on pre light. Cut it carefully and took a few draws, all sweet hay.

First Third: SMOOTH I think this may have been the smoothest cigar I've ever had. Lots of smoke both on the draw and when resting. Very floral flavors, particularly on the retrohale. after an inch or so a mix of cream and hay with bits of vanilla and cinnamon popping up.

Second Third: The smoothness continues, and it's not a lack of flavor like a Connecticut or anything, just what is there is great. Ash continues to fall of every half in or so regularly. As the second half continues the floral notes begin to subside and the creaminess becomes more prominent.

Final Third: Transition into more deep/leather flavors. Still very smooth with no hint of spice or pepper ever. Occasionally get a hint of dark chocolate/cocoa.

Ended it with about an inch and a half to go, flavors got harsh. Lasted me a 1.25 hours, and what a great time it was. I'm worried this is going to send me down a rabbit hole of aged sticks....

dijit · 12-14-2014, 12:53 PM

Welcome to the old sticks club. Took me about 10 years before I had my first aged stick. That was about 20 years ago.

Remo · 12-14-2014, 01:36 PM

Nice review

Porch Dweller · 12-14-2014, 01:36 PM

Good review!

jhedrick83 · 12-14-2014, 08:51 PM

Nice review, you can beat a well rested stick. Especially a Maduro!!

MarkinAZ · 12-14-2014, 09:09 PM

Nice review and glad you enjoyed the aged Padron

CigarNut · 12-14-2014, 09:40 PM

You can never go wrong with Padron -- I am glad you were able to enjoy a nice aged one.

Thanks for the review!

Blueface · 12-17-2014, 08:51 PM

Man, shoot me for being nuts.
I love a Padron. Any Padron. Anni best but any. Can never keep them in my humi.

jjirons69 · 12-18-2014, 09:52 PM

I bet that thing was tasty. They're good to start with and I don't see why they wouldn't age well. In these cold months I love that leathery, chocolate flavor.

12-14-2014, 12:27 PM	#1
Flynnster Life's too short Swishers Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Middle of the Mitten Posts: 787 Trading: (7)	An Old Padron As some of you may have seen I stopped by a local shop and they had a box of Padrons from 1994. Nice yellow cello, the owner said it would be a completely new experience for me. I want to preface this review saying I'm never smoked anything with any age on it so some of what I say might be "duh" for the guys used to older sticks. Pre-light: Started off carefully taking off the cello, really didn't want to tear anything in case this was a delicate cigar. Turns out I had nothing to worry about. A very thick wrapper and a firm cigar, nothing delicate about it at all. Had a stronger smell than I expected, I assumed with all the age there wouldn't be much going on pre light. Cut it carefully and took a few draws, all sweet hay. First Third: SMOOTH I think this may have been the smoothest cigar I've ever had. Lots of smoke both on the draw and when resting. Very floral flavors, particularly on the retrohale. after an inch or so a mix of cream and hay with bits of vanilla and cinnamon popping up. Second Third: The smoothness continues, and it's not a lack of flavor like a Connecticut or anything, just what is there is great. Ash continues to fall of every half in or so regularly. As the second half continues the floral notes begin to subside and the creaminess becomes more prominent. Final Third: Transition into more deep/leather flavors. Still very smooth with no hint of spice or pepper ever. Occasionally get a hint of dark chocolate/cocoa. Ended it with about an inch and a half to go, flavors got harsh. Lasted me a 1.25 hours, and what a great time it was. I'm worried this is going to send me down a rabbit hole of aged sticks....

12-14-2014, 12:53 PM	#2
dijit Have My Own Room Join Date: Feb 2012 First Name: Mike Location: Brownsburg, Indiana Posts: 2,186 Trading: (48)	Re: An Old Padron Welcome to the old sticks club. Took me about 10 years before I had my first aged stick. That was about 20 years ago. __________________ Sporting goods raffle for a great cause. PM me for tickets.

12-14-2014, 01:36 PM	#3
Remo C.I.A Join Date: Feb 2011 First Name: Mike Location: Palm Harbor, Florida Posts: 12,597 Trading: (122)	Re: An Old Padron Nice review __________________

12-14-2014, 01:36 PM	#4
Porch Dweller Life is for living Join Date: Oct 2012 First Name: James Location: Mississippi Gulf Coast Posts: 8,397 Trading: (24)	Re: An Old Padron Good review! __________________ A 1911 in the hand is faster than 911 on the phone

12-14-2014, 08:51 PM	#5
jhedrick83 GO VOLS! Join Date: May 2013 First Name: Jesse Location: Knoxville Posts: 402 Trading: (0)	Re: An Old Padron Nice review, you can beat a well rested stick. Especially a Maduro!!

12-14-2014, 09:09 PM	#6
MarkinAZ Formerly MarkinOR Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Sun City West, AZ Posts: 6,221 Trading: (40)	Re: An Old Padron Nice review and glad you enjoyed the aged Padron __________________ "Don't worry, God will work out His plan for your life..." Psalm 138 8

12-14-2014, 09:40 PM	#7
CigarNut Fck Cancer! Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Michael Location: Clermont, Florida Posts: 18,042 Trading: (111*)	Re: An Old Padron You can never go wrong with Padron -- I am glad you were able to enjoy a nice aged one. Thanks for the review! __________________ Need Beads? Need Five Finger Bags? 2 of 3 Requirements for use of the CA Rolodex: 100 posts/ 60 day membership/ participation in trade (trader rating). New members can be added at any time.

12-17-2014, 08:51 PM	#8
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: An Old Padron Man, shoot me for being nuts. I love a Padron. Any Padron. Anni best but any. Can never keep them in my humi. __________________ Little known fact: I am a former member of the Village People - The Indian

12-18-2014, 09:52 PM	#9
jjirons69 Haberdasher Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jamie Location: Chucktown, SC Posts: 4,120 Trading: (94)	Re: An Old Padron I bet that thing was tasty. They're good to start with and I don't see why they wouldn't age well. In these cold months I love that leathery, chocolate flavor. __________________ Somebody has to go back and get a chitload of dimes