Review Notes: I think this is the largest ring size of all the Padrons. Unlike most others its almost square. Just smoked one from a box purchased in June. Pleasant 45 minute smoke. Maybe its the size (56) but this lacks some of the nuances I get in the 2000 (50) and 3000 (52). Still a really nice smoke just missing a little vs the smaller ring sizes. Some of the other reviews rate this higher than the anniv. series. All I can say is check the authenticity bands more carefully on your anniv. sticks. My favorite in the normal line is the Magnum lots of the right ring size. This is a good value at under $ 6 a stick but try the 3000's, taste great and less (cash register) filling.