Padron Question

[68TriShield]

Originally Posted by njstone

I think all regular-line Padrons use Mexican-grown wrappers from the San Andreas valley, and I know the PAM '64 maduro does as well (not sure about the other Anny series).

The Padrons don't advertise this because there are so many people that prefer the term "puro" to be attached to the cigars, but they've been growing their wrapper in Mexico for years and I'd guess they'd tell you if you asked (the family, not some company mook).

I've smoked with Jorge Padron three times over the years and he never told me this.He has always told me it is all the exact same tobacco with the only difference being aging and selection.

FWIW I have no stake in this discussion,purely repeating what I was told.

[Whipper Snapper]

Originally Posted by 68TriShield

I've smoked with Jorge Padron three times over the years and he never told me this.He has always told me it is all the exact same tobacco with the only difference being aging and selection.

FWIW I have no stake in this discussion,purely repeating what I was told.

The odd thing is Dave, when i used to work at a B&M, I heard the exact same thing coming from all my fellow employees. They said the padrons had mexican wrappers.

I've no idea if there's any merit to the statement or not.