Padron 1926, 1964 or 40th on a blind buy

[Rev2010]

Originally Posted by OracleSmoke

Do any of these smokes have similarities to the regular maddie padrons?

Yes, they are quite similar but with different nuances. As for the comment on strenght, I think they're more med-full. And I do get a bit of pepper notes but usually only in the very beginning.


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[Chico57]

I am in the 1926 Maduro camp. I have smoked numerous 1926 80th's and a few 40th's, don't get me wrong, both are fine cigars, but for the money you can't beat a standard issue 1926 Maduro.
The 1964 line just dosen't do anything for me. To me they taste like I am smoking paper. Just my

[OracleSmoke]

Just got the 64... quite spongy and light. No smell, but it's been outta the box for a day in a plastic bag.

For some reason I feel like I'm not getting my money's worth when a cigar feels light and spongy, like I'm not getting as much tobacco as should be in the cigar. I can tell this is gonna draw like air.

btw the 10th Annies smell great... a box of chocolate upon first whiff.

[dj1340]

Originally Posted by OracleSmoke

Just got the 64... quite spongy and light. No smell, but it's been outta the box for a day in a plastic bag.

For some reason I feel like I'm not getting my money's worth when a cigar feels light and spongy, like I'm not getting as much tobacco as should be in the cigar. I can tell this is gonna draw like air.

btw the 10th Annies smell great... a box of chocolate upon first whiff.

I smoke alot of 64 annie maduros and must say I've never had 1 I would consider spongy. They are usually very firm with a great smell, wonder if that particular one is suspect?
Usually a great draw with lots of smoke, hate to see it go bad for you

[Rev2010]

Originally Posted by OracleSmoke

For some reason I feel like I'm not getting my money's worth when a cigar feels light and spongy, like I'm not getting as much tobacco as should be in the cigar. I can tell this is gonna draw like air.

Well, to be honest most Padrons are like that. The postive aspect to it is you never ever get a cigar that is rolled too tight to smoke, which to me is the single worst issue with cigar smoking. I can't stand getting a cigar that is impossible to smoke, or that is really tight but somewhat smokeable with a lot of effort. It just sucks. The air you draw makes a huge difference and when I started smoking cigars I *hated* a really loose draw. Now, I've come 180° and prefer a looser draw. So yeah, Padrons are usually lighter and burn a bit faster than most, but it's worth it to have perfect construction IMO and the taste is more than worth it. I wouldn't say they are spongy however, they're usually very firm.

Anyhow, I say smoke it then judge. If you think it's not worth the cash then I highly suggest you try the Padron 4000, my favorite smoke. I get them in boxes from Tampahumidor.com at $125 plus I get the extra 5 for $10 more so that equates to $4.35 a stick! You can just try a single or a 5 pack at a higher price to try them out and see if you like them first.


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[DBCcigar]

The 40th for sure!

[OracleSmoke]

Burning it right now... what a mistake it was to guillotine this... I shoulda looked at the cap better...punch would seem optimum.

I should rephrase the spongy comment, I meant it seemed like the wrapper was airy and light. It's not the kinda smoke that has a skin tight wrapper across the binder. When you move it or slightly tap it it has a somewhat hollow sound. No biggie. Just gotta watch the end that I cut into now.

1 inch in, yah it burns kinda fast. No hint of ammonia anywhere...totally fermented out.

I was looking at the 3000 or 4000 to compare these. I promised the wife I'd stop after this box tho...

1st half gone... while I noticed a lot of very subtle changes, this stick seems super aged, like if I let them sit around for a year they'll hve no taste at all.... hmmmm....

[Rev2010]

Originally Posted by OracleSmoke

this stick seems super aged, like if I let them sit around for a year they'll hve no taste at all.... hmmmm....

So, you're saying you don't find the '64 to have a lot of flavor?? Definitely not what most have to say about it. I think their flavor is amazing, and I smoke tons of full bodied cigars. Padron's just might not be your thing.


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[OracleSmoke]

Well it's done. Definitely a great refined smoke with a lot of very subtle transitions. Just a tad bit too mild for me, especially for a maduro.

I hate to compare this cigar with any other brand, but to me it's just too mild. There is flavor there, just not enough mouthfeel for me. Too much refinement.

A classic for sure, but sadly, I won't be boxing this one. Instead, I think I'll buy 2 boxes of 2 other smokes to make up for it.

[Slowpokebill]

I love Padron cigars...1000 series, 64s or 1926 I like them all. I bounce back and forth between natural or maduro.

To me the 1964 and the 1000 series are the same blend with age being the difference. One of my go to smoke is the 3000 and I find after a year in the humidor I can't tell the difference between 3000s and 64 Exclusivo. It might be my uneducated palette. If long-term storage is part of the equation then I would buy the 1000 series of your choice. I call the 3000 a medium stick when it comes to strength. Flavor wise it is complex an subtle, with the natural being more complex than the maddy. These are not an in your face smoke.

I have only smoked a few 1926. They seem to me to have more strength and more depth of flavor than the 1000 or 64. I would call the 1926 a medium plus smoke but not bold. I can smoke a 3000 any time of day and it is a pleasant smoke that doesn't require much of me. The 1926 is for the evening when I have time to really reflect, study and enjoy the layering of flavors.

[LibertyToad]

I've never, ever had a bad Padron.

I've had a few 64's and loved them. I've also heard that aging the thousand series for a year or more will produce a cigar similar to the 64's, so I was pleased to read that again. I have a box of 3000 maddies that I'm trying it with--they're at about 9 months now. Can't wait.

[RCReecer]

Originally Posted by Rev2010

Yes, they are quite similar but with different nuances. As for the comment on strenght, I think they're more med-full. And I do get a bit of pepper notes but usually only in the very beginning.


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My thoughts exactly.

The Padron's I've had that were lucky enough to survive in the humidor for more than a year didn't seem to really benefit from the time. I've let a couple of 64's sit for about a year, and didn't like them as much as when they were "fresh." The 64 is the best in the line, I think, but they just don't seem to respond well to aging.

[OracleSmoke]

Just picked up a box of 4000 maddies. I figure there's 26 in the box, I'll do one a week or so after resting and see what I get. If it's more to my liking then I'll just burn them now along with everything else.

I think I'll try leaving at least one or two for a year plus... see if it turns into the decrepit (albeit classy) old man the 64 seemed to be. That and a box of Perdomo 10th Criollo bustos to round the last buy out.

[Rev2010]

Originally Posted by OracleSmoke

I think I'll try leaving at least one or two for a year plus... see if it turns into the decrepit (albeit classy) old man the 64 seemed to be.

If you thought the '64 was too mild then you probably shouldn't bother aging the 4000's. Just go ahead and smoke them. Like I said, aside of the 1926, the 4000 is my favorite and I think if you let them rest for a year or more you might wind up with the '64 in profile. Try just smoking a couple now and see what you think. I loooove the 4000! If you smoke them and don't like them then I will stick by my previous suggestion that Padron's just might not be your thing. But try the 4000 and let us know what you think, I'm extremely curious to hear your opinion on them


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[OracleSmoke]

Well the 4000 is a pretty mellow smoke as well. Doesn't have the refinement of the 64 natrually, but has a similar profile IMHO. More flavor throughout, nubs easily and never harsh.

Not as chocolatey as I recall but that was years ago and over a thousand smokes ago.

They do have that thick papery wrapper between them although the 64 is a bit smoother.

Neither smoke has any flavor to the wrapper for me. I think that's something I prefer nowadays, wrapper flavor on the lips, beit pepper, sweetness or tobacco. It just helps with the overall experience in terms of flavor for me.

I was thinking one day of taking a 4000 apart and burning just the wrapper to see how much it contributes to the overall flavor "cause it seems like it's all binder or filler doing the job.

Still a good smoke, I'll just put them in rotation now.

I may still also try the 26 and an AF Anejo just for kicks.

Thanks for all the input here folks..... appreciated.