Comments on: Padron 1964 Anniversary – Natural http://www.stogiereview.com/2006/09/10/padron-1964-anniversary-natural/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=padron-1964-anniversary-natural Cigar reviews with a video twist Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:32:38 +0000 hourly 1 By: Padron 1964 Anniversary Series | Cigar Porn http://www.stogiereview.com/2006/09/10/padron-1964-anniversary-natural/#comment-144363 Padron 1964 Anniversary Series | Cigar Porn Wed, 20 Jul 2011 04:08:17 +0000 http://www.stogiereview.com/?p=119#comment-144363 [...] Stogiereview [...] [...] Stogiereview [...]

]]> By: Bruce Wienckowski http://www.stogiereview.com/2006/09/10/padron-1964-anniversary-natural/#comment-113085 Bruce Wienckowski Wed, 16 Feb 2011 03:14:53 +0000 http://www.stogiereview.com/?p=119#comment-113085 MikeA - You must have hit a bad batch or, more likely, purchased from a cigar store that doesn't take care of its humidor. If you look above, you are the only negative comment on here. In fact, you probably could look at several cigar review websites/magazines and find the same positive reviews. I'm sorry you had such a bad experience with it. The only other possible excuse is that you are a sales rep for one of the cigars you mentioned and feel the need to attack Padron. Anyway, these are only speculations on my part. Whatever the reason, you should find a store that you are sure takes care of its humidor and check the temp and humidity before purchasing from them. Make sure it is consistent and then once you are sure you have a great cigar store that knows how to care for their stock, then purchase from them. Padrons have a wonderful draw, every time I have smoked one. I prefer the punch on their square shape. Maybe you need to give the natural a try instead of the maduro. If you still dislike it, give the Arturo Fuente Anejo a try. It's cheaper than the Padrons but quite good and more mild even though they have a maduro look to them. MikeA – You must have hit a bad batch or, more likely, purchased from a cigar store that doesn’t take care of its humidor. If you look above, you are the only negative comment on here. In fact, you probably could look at several cigar review websites/magazines and find the same positive reviews. I’m sorry you had such a bad experience with it. The only other possible excuse is that you are a sales rep for one of the cigars you mentioned and feel the need to attack Padron. Anyway, these are only speculations on my part. Whatever the reason, you should find a store that you are sure takes care of its humidor and check the temp and humidity before purchasing from them. Make sure it is consistent and then once you are sure you have a great cigar store that knows how to care for their stock, then purchase from them. Padrons have a wonderful draw, every time I have smoked one. I prefer the punch on their square shape. Maybe you need to give the natural a try instead of the maduro. If you still dislike it, give the Arturo Fuente Anejo a try. It’s cheaper than the Padrons but quite good and more mild even though they have a maduro look to them.

]]> By: MikeA http://www.stogiereview.com/2006/09/10/padron-1964-anniversary-natural/#comment-113071 MikeA Wed, 16 Feb 2011 00:29:16 +0000 http://www.stogiereview.com/?p=119#comment-113071 I just smoked the maduro version and it's another cigar recommended from the cigar store that totally sucked; with a very tight draw and a taste just like most other cigars (the only thing it had going for it is that it burned evenly). Contrary to what most people say (cigar store salesmen, Cigar Aficionado Magazine, even most cigar smokers) ninety nine out of every hundred cigars taste exactly the same - dry, harsh, earthy, crap. The only cigar I have ever found that tastes differnt is the La Gloria Cubana series R (full rich flavor without being harsh and a nice peppery finish with a smooth even draw; albeit it burns a little unevenly). The Drew Estate dirt, and acid are also excellent for a satisfying smooth, flavorful smoke (but most cigar snobs don't consider them worthy because they're infused). I made it clear to the salesman that I smoke La Gloria's or Drew infused cigars because I like flavor. His reply was that the Padron 1964 tastes like smoking a chocolate bar - BULL. In my opinion a cigar has to be flavorful and not harsh; what's the sense of smoking a cigar just for the sake of sucking smoke and smelling bad? As such, if you're going to smoke a Padron Anniversary 1964 you may as well just smoke a cigarette - they taste exactly the same. I just smoked the maduro version and it’s another cigar recommended from the cigar store that totally sucked; with a very tight draw and a taste just like most other cigars (the only thing it had going for it is that it burned evenly). Contrary to what most people say (cigar store salesmen, Cigar Aficionado Magazine, even most cigar smokers) ninety nine out of every hundred cigars taste exactly the same – dry, harsh, earthy, crap. The only cigar I have ever found that tastes differnt is the La Gloria Cubana series R (full rich flavor without being harsh and a nice peppery finish with a smooth even draw; albeit it burns a little unevenly). The Drew Estate dirt, and acid are also excellent for a satisfying smooth, flavorful smoke (but most cigar snobs don’t consider them worthy because they’re infused). I made it clear to the salesman that I smoke La Gloria’s or Drew infused cigars because I like flavor. His reply was that the Padron 1964 tastes like smoking a chocolate bar – BULL. In my opinion a cigar has to be flavorful and not harsh; what’s the sense of smoking a cigar just for the sake of sucking smoke and smelling bad? As such, if you’re going to smoke a Padron Anniversary 1964 you may as well just smoke a cigarette – they taste exactly the same.

]]> By: Bruce Wienckowski http://www.stogiereview.com/2006/09/10/padron-1964-anniversary-natural/#comment-94128 Bruce Wienckowski Thu, 13 May 2010 19:41:44 +0000 http://www.stogiereview.com/?p=119#comment-94128 The Padron Anniversarios are by far my favorite cigar. No matter where I go, I always ask if they carry Padron. If the cigar store does not carry them, then I will no longer give them my business. My preference is maduro over the natural but they are both fine cigars. I prefer the No. 2 Torpedo of all of them and always buy a box for my wife's Uncle for his birthday because he was the one who introduced me to the Padron line of cigars. I only ever cut into the torpedo and prefer to use a punch on the others. The Padron Anniversarios are by far my favorite cigar. No matter where I go, I always ask if they carry Padron. If the cigar store does not carry them, then I will no longer give them my business. My preference is maduro over the natural but they are both fine cigars. I prefer the No. 2 Torpedo of all of them and always buy a box for my wife’s Uncle for his birthday because he was the one who introduced me to the Padron line of cigars. I only ever cut into the torpedo and prefer to use a punch on the others.

]]> By: Chris http://www.stogiereview.com/2006/09/10/padron-1964-anniversary-natural/#comment-92810 Chris Sat, 10 Apr 2010 02:28:19 +0000 http://www.stogiereview.com/?p=119#comment-92810 Great review and I just wanted to say that after having the pleasure of smoking one of these about 2 weeks ago your review was spot on! I was with a very generous friend cooking out with both of our wives and once the evening wound down we decided it was time to retire to the deck for a smoke and a bourbon. I had brought with me a Casa Magna Colorado but my buddy told me to look around his humidor to see if there was anything else I might want instead. (Though the Casa Magna is fantastic) To my surprise he had 3 of the Padron 1964 Anniversary's. Gifts from his father in law and he offered me one of them. I actually declined a few times because I knew of the price tag and rarity of the stick. But he didnt really have to pull my arm to much more and I finally lit one up. For anyone who hasnt had the pleasure I would suggest you jump at any opportunity! It was one of the best 3 cigars I have ever smoked. Just an overall quality blend and construction. Definetly worthy of the Padron name and then some. The oily wrapper, perfect draw (it does produce a lot of smoke like you said) and smooth yet full flavors made it a smoke I will not easily forget. I will say that in his father in laws humidor sits the last of a box of Padron 1926 80th Anniversaries that he won at a Padron event here in Charlotte, NC. I still pray I can get my hands on one of those but I am not sure he will part easily with one... Keep up the good work. Great review and I just wanted to say that after having the pleasure of smoking one of these about 2 weeks ago your review was spot on!

I was with a very generous friend cooking out with both of our wives and once the evening wound down we decided it was time to retire to the deck for a smoke and a bourbon. I had brought with me a Casa Magna Colorado but my buddy told me to look around his humidor to see if there was anything else I might want instead. (Though the Casa Magna is fantastic) To my surprise he had 3 of the Padron 1964 Anniversary’s. Gifts from his father in law and he offered me one of them. I actually declined a few times because I knew of the price tag and rarity of the stick. But he didnt really have to pull my arm to much more and I finally lit one up.

For anyone who hasnt had the pleasure I would suggest you jump at any opportunity! It was one of the best 3 cigars I have ever smoked. Just an overall quality blend and construction. Definetly worthy of the Padron name and then some. The oily wrapper, perfect draw (it does produce a lot of smoke like you said) and smooth yet full flavors made it a smoke I will not easily forget.

I will say that in his father in laws humidor sits the last of a box of Padron 1926 80th Anniversaries that he won at a Padron event here in Charlotte, NC. I still pray I can get my hands on one of those but I am not sure he will part easily with one…

Keep up the good work.

]]> By: rammer http://www.stogiereview.com/2006/09/10/padron-1964-anniversary-natural/#comment-90516 rammer Thu, 18 Feb 2010 20:03:45 +0000 http://www.stogiereview.com/?p=119#comment-90516 that was pretty cool of Jorge Padron to do that....... that was pretty cool of Jorge Padron to do that…….

]]> By: Adam http://www.stogiereview.com/2006/09/10/padron-1964-anniversary-natural/#comment-70684 Adam Wed, 29 Apr 2009 21:04:51 +0000 http://www.stogiereview.com/?p=119#comment-70684 I smoked one of these last week and got a nasty surprise, tar started seeping out of the head about an inch into the smoke. A little disappointed, I e-mailed padron cigars and to my surprise got a phone call the next day from Jorge Padron himself. Now they are are sending me several cigars to replace the bad one, talk about customer service. The Padron's make a great smoke and stand behind it. I smoked one of these last week and got a nasty surprise, tar started seeping out of the head about an inch into the smoke. A little disappointed, I e-mailed padron cigars and to my surprise got a phone call the next day from Jorge Padron himself. Now they are are sending me several cigars to replace the bad one, talk about customer service. The Padron’s make a great smoke and stand behind it.

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