Comments on: Padron Family Reserve 45 Years Maduro

By: yiorgos

yiorgos — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 23:53:16 +0000

Well said Smithy; however, we have to admit that the Cubans should learn from the quality control of the Padrons… Have you ever come across a plugged or loose Padron? I wont even ask this question about the D4!

By: SmithyB

SmithyB — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 01:29:00 +0000

I thought this was a fantastic review and you did a fantastic job. So many people drool all over Padron cigars without giving them a proper review. This was a proper review. Yes, they are good cigars. Are they worth the price? Not by a long shot. You can get much better Cuban cigars for over HALF the price of these. The Partagas Series D no 4 can be had for $8 a stick if you search around. And the Series D4 is 10 times better of a cigar that is bursting with flavors and complexity. Great review!!

By: Chef DD

Chef DD — Sun, 04 Apr 2010 20:21:53 +0000

Well, now i’ve smoked the 45 and it only underlined what’s been said in the original review, exactly. Very nice smoke, lacking in complexity. Worth the 25 bucks I paid for them…..not really.

dfd

By: Chef DD

Chef DD — Sun, 21 Mar 2010 15:36:20 +0000

Your description is typical of my feelings on many Padrons….Perfect burn, perfect draw, excellent volume of smoke but often little flavors. I think one reason many of us put up with the often poorly rolled cubans is for that potential for great complex and interesting flavors. Thanks for the review.
dfd

By: Maledetto Toscano

Maledetto Toscano — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 22:55:16 +0000

VEry interesting review Yiorgos. Honest, well written and captivating.

I still haven’t tried my 45th anyversary sticks, but probably will give it a go next week.

By: jack charbot

jack charbot — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 08:05:03 +0000

got it thank’s pall

By: Yiorgos

Yiorgos — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 08:48:12 +0000

Hi Jack,

I will do that if I manage to get my hands on one. However, bear in mind that very often flavours in cigars are identified differently by different smokers…

By: jack charbot

jack charbot — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 06:53:07 +0000

ouch straight into the heart … well i do not know how the guys rate the number one cigar but it looks like they’re burned down.
i like your courage and transparency , can i ask you a favor, can you profile the don diego anniversario toro for me (if you like to and if you can find some) the reason is i want to see if my palate started to evolve and i started to understand and taste what i am smoking.
cheers

By: Harry Leech

Harry Leech — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 16:15:29 +0000

One of the best reviews of a Padron Anniversary series that I have seen online or in print. They are great cigars, my favourite non-Cubans by a long shot (far better than the over-rated Opus X) but still lack the complexity that I’ve come to enjoy so much from Cuban leaf.

That said, the unique taste, perfect construction and great burn can’t be understated. A great option if you’re outdoors.