Discussion... Padron 1926th, 40th & 80th

[PeteSB75]

Overpriced, way over priced and absurdly overpriced, at least in my opinion. The 64s are so much better than any 26 that I've had, and for less money. There's no real choice there.

[kaisersozei]

I've never had a 40th or an 80th, just too expensive for me to justify the purchase although I've been tempted just to try them.

You didn't ask , but I do prefer the 26th over the PAM64 series. To me the PAM is just like a deeper, richer version of the x000 (M) series so it all comes down to value: I have a good supply of the x000, so I don't typically pick up a PAM at the B&M. The 26th is a very different smoke--flavorful, complex, well balanced and perfectly constructed.

[Col. Kurtz]

Originally Posted by kaisersozei

I've never had a 40th or an 80th, just too expensive for me to justify the purchase although I've been tempted just to try them.

You didn't ask , but I do prefer the 26th over the PAM64 series. To me the PAM is just like a deeper, richer version of the x000 (M) series so it all comes down to value: I have a good supply of the x000, so I don't typically pick up a PAM at the B&M. The 26th is a very different smoke--flavorful, complex, well balanced and perfectly constructed.

Ok, So pardon my complete newbness, but what is the difference between:
Padron 1926
Padron 1964
Padron 40th
Padron 80th?

I have only smoked the 1964 (not impressive) and have seen the 1926's, but I don't think I know what a 40th or 80th is.

[kaisersozei]

Originally Posted by Col. Kurtz

Ok, So pardon my complete newbness, but what is the difference between:
Padron 1926
Padron 1964
Padron 40th
Padron 80th?

I have only smoked the 1964 (not impressive) and have seen the 1926's, but I don't think I know what a 40th or 80th is.

The 40th & 80th are limited releases in the 1926 line. They retail for about $25 and $30 per stick (box price) respectively, compared to about $20/stick of a comparable vitola in the 1926 line. Not entirely sure of the differences--as Dave points out, they're all rolled from the same tobacco but with different aging. And CA named the 40th Cigar of the Year some time ago. I think that might be one of the reasons why Bruce started the thread--to discuss what the differences might be, especially to warrant the higher price.

[akakirby]

Originally Posted by kaisersozei

the 40th & 80th are limited releases in the 1926 line. They retail for about $25 and $30 per stick (box price) respectively, compared to about $20/stick of a comparable vitola in the 1926 line. Not entirely sure of the differences--as dave points out, they're all rolled from the same tobacco but with different aging. And ca named the 40th cigar of the year some time ago. I think that might be one of the reasons why bruce started the thread--to discuss what the differences might be, especially to warrant the higher price.

thank you for clarifying that i was wondering what the differences were also.

[Brooks W]

Originally Posted by PeteSB75

Overpriced, way over priced and absurdly overpriced, at least in my opinion. The 64s are so much better than any 26 that I've had, and for less money. There's no real choice there.

Yep, I prefer the 64 over any of those, esp for the price...

~brooks