Padron 3000 Review

[BJ]

This was my first of the Thousands line and I must say that I was impressed with it! So here is my review:

Price-got this out of the box pass but retail is about $6.00
Cigar Brand-Padron
Cigar Name-3000
Date of Review-02/09/01
The wrapper texture was somewhat smoot with small veins and it had a light sheen to it. The color was consistent and appealing with a firm and perfect feel to it. The draw was a little easy but not bad, it had an average cut with some small scraps on the tip. Lighting was a breeze as it was an even minimal effort. The aroma was nice but consistent and the flavor was perfect but strong and full bodied. I picked out several tastes such as wood, leather, strong black coffee, grass and some bitter citrus. The consistency of the flavor had minimal change. The burn rate was just right but it was a little uneven. The ash was flat when I tapped it and it was light grey and very crumbly. Bottom line: It was an exceptional cigar that was worth the time I spent with it. I would highly recommend it to anyone who likes strong cigars! Would I have another? Yes. Did it satisfy me? Yes. Did I get what I paid for? Definitley! Hope this is helpful to someone here.
Keep smokin'!

BJ

[big_bish]

The Padron 3000 has been one of my favorite smokes for quite some time. I enjoy the girth of the cigar, and it isn't too long, which is great for those times when I don't have 1 1/2 hours to sit there. The cigars are consistent from box to box and the construction is superior.

I've enjoyed every one i've smoked.

big_bish

[odell1027]

I've tried the Padron 2000 Natural and liked it. How does the 3000 compare to the 2000?

odell

[rjs]

odell,

The 2000 is a robusto size, the 3000 is a toro size with a little larger ring guage. The biggest differences between the "thousands" as BJ says, is the natural versus the maduro. The maduros are a fuller bodied smoke. Very tasty if you like full bodied Nicaraguan smokes.

... rjs

BJ,

I couldn't agree more. The Padron 3000 is one of the best cigars on the market for about $5.00. I prefer the maduro wrapper myself.

The 2000 is also excellent for a shorter smoke but I enjoy a 3000 much more for the ring gauge. And for those of you who were not aware, there is soon to be a 5000. It will be 5 x 56 for everyone who really likes a big ring gauge. That cigar is going to smoke so smooth and cool! I am anxious to try it. I don't know what the retail will be yet. I'll try to find out.

Basically you can't go wrong with the Thousands from Padron, plain and simple.

Your Cigar Girl, girl_zero

[rkt]

I have some resting for about 3 months. I will have to
try one soon.

I have been sliding further down the "slippery slope"
I got a new 150 cigar humidor last June and it is now
full and I have resurrected my old one(50 cigars) from retirement.

[big_bish]

$5.00 for a 3000!? I'm glad I don't live in New York. I can enjoy one of those beauties for $3.00 - $3.50. Are prices generally higher in New York than in Michigan/Mid West?

big_bish

[rjs]

rkt,

I just got a box a couple of weeks ago and smoked one right away. It was great. Big, young, spicy and tangy. From prior experience, I like smoking the Padron regular line young. Just my personal opinion.

.... rjs

[rkt]

rjs,

It is probably the next on the list to be smoked,
the next time I get a smoking opportunity. Just
giving them some time to stablize and take a little
cedar nap out of the cellophane.
This winter has been so nasty that outdoor opportunities
are nil. I have to find a time and a place to
have one this winter. I am planning on going down
to steak resturant that has a cigar bar upstairs
next weekend. They keep Luois 14th cognac at the bar.

[big_bish]

Having never tried Louis 14th, is it really worth the $125 a glass that is charged? I've heard of people paying $20 for what is considered a good cognac, but is Louis 14th really that much better that it's worth the $105?

I guess I was raised as the buy a few of the great things instead of one awesome thing.

big_bish

[rkt]

Never tried it myself. I think the charge $105 a glass here. Most bars don't even have it.

Ask rjs if it is worth. His friends polished off a bottle about a year ago.

[big_bish]

I thought it was Louis the 13TH not 14th, I could be mistaken though.

big_bish

No, I think it was Louis XIII! In the crystal bottle with four collectable glasses. —J.J.

[rkt]

I could be wrong. Just noticed the bottle. I can't/won't afford it and $105 a glass.

[DUFFER]

Can't comment on the cognac but the 3000 Padron is always good but occasionally a box will exhibit Anniversario tastes. Had a box of 2000s that 20 of 25 were as good as anything I've had from Padron.