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

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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

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.

TripleF · 01-07-2010, 10:49 AM

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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

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

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?

Skywalker · 01-07-2010, 11:18 AM

Nice to see a lot of classics on the list!!!

BigAsh · 01-07-2010, 11:24 AM

I have 1 in my humi picked up as part of a sampler from Rob @ Taboo....got on a great deal....doubt I would've paid $$$ for it....Some nice sticks in the top 10 though!

SNKBYT · 01-07-2010, 11:41 AM

interesting list, would have thought VSG would have done better

CasaDooley · 01-07-2010, 12:13 PM

Read the email this mornin. 25.00 per stick...

A 5er of Padrons or a box of cc,s. Tough choice.

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.

RevSmoke · 01-07-2010, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by hotreds

Mucho dinero for that one!

Quote:

Originally Posted by andysutherland

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

Quote:

Originally Posted by MedicCook

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

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJG

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?

Reminds me of that other thread, about what is our affordable range. Maybe I should start another thread, something about how much would you spend to try a stick from...

Hmm, there's a thought.

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

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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.

01-07-2010, 10:30 AM	#2
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01-07-2010, 10:38 AM	#4
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01-07-2010, 10:43 AM	#5
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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, 10:46 AM	#7
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, 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, 10:54 AM	#9
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	#10
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, 11:12 AM	#11
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, 11:18 AM	#12
Skywalker BABOTL Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dice Location: Galaxy Far Far Away Posts: 10,168 Trading: (18)	Re: Cigar of the Year 2009 is.... Nice to see a lot of classics on the list!!! __________________ Smoke what you like!!!

01-07-2010, 11:24 AM	#13
BigAsh Don't knock the Ash... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Keith Location: Yardley, PA Posts: 5,046 Trading: (46)	Re: Cigar of the Year 2009 is.... I have 1 in my humi picked up as part of a sampler from Rob @ Taboo....got on a great deal....doubt I would've paid $$$ for it....Some nice sticks in the top 10 though! __________________ Keith

01-07-2010, 11:41 AM	#14
SNKBYT PATRIOT and VETERAN Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Alex Location: SWEET HOME ALABAMA Posts: 3,289 Trading: (30)	Re: Cigar of the Year 2009 is.... interesting list, would have thought VSG would have done better __________________ "IF YOU WANT TO TAKE MY FREEDOM, MAKE DAMN SURE THAT YOU'RE AS PASSSIONATE ABOUT TAKING IT AS I AM ABOUT KEEPING IT"

01-07-2010, 12:13 PM	#15
CasaDooley Herf Crew of 2 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Kevin Location: The birthplace of Fathers Day Posts: 2,465 Trading: (41)	Re: Cigar of the Year 2009 is.... Read the email this mornin. 25.00 per stick... A 5er of Padrons or a box of cc,s. Tough choice. __________________ *Founding member of the Lilac City Dedicated Herfers*

01-07-2010, 12:19 PM	#16
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	#18
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	#20
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!"