I bought about five of these during the initial release last year and intitially, they were too young. I fired one up this past summer and really enjoyed it. My local B&M just got a couple boxes in, so I figured I'd try one tonight to see how they are a year out in order to decide whether I will make a purchase. The new stick is the same vitola, a torpedo, but is shorter with a thicker ring gauge. I would say it is about the same as the Serie V Torpedo.
If you have a chance to get a box, do it. I believe a box of ten will run you $80-$90, which isn't too bad. I noticed that this stick has mellowed a bit in the last year and I'm getting some coffee, spice and cream now. Very nice smoke that many thought would have great aging potential. It looks like they were correct.
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I agree, These have become very tasty. I always have liked these but they are even better now. Cigars with this much ligero and a maduro wrapper are always going to age nicely. these are no exception.
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I personally don't mind the Padron Annis, but always felt they were a bit overrated. However, I'm speaking of the 64 series. I recently got a 26 #9 from Gary Foster I'm gonna try so maybe that will change my mind. I'm gonna give it a few weeks to rest and see what happens. I like spicy smokes, so if I have the funds to buy a twenty dollar cigar, I usually go for an Opus X.
"Government is not reason; it is not eloquent; it is force. Like fire, it is a dangerous servant and a fearful master." George Washington
Posts: 4401 | Location: Ohio | Registered: July 20, 2007
Originally posted by Presley: I personally don't mind the Padron Annis, but always felt they were a bit overrated. However, I'm speaking of the 64 series. I recently got a 26 #9 from Gary Foster I'm gonna try so maybe that will change my mind. I'm gonna give it a few weeks to rest and see what happens. I like spicy smokes, so if I have the funds to buy a twenty dollar cigar, I usually go for an Opus X.
Yeah, i agree as far as the 64 series goes but the 26's blow my mind. I love em. You would really like the new pam 45 i bet. Its got all the flavors of a 26 anni but with some spice and kick. It's a little cheaper than the 80th too.
“I have to laugh when I think of the first cigar, because it was probably just a bunch of rolled up tobacco leaves” - Jack Handy
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Originally posted by KKL: I'll take most Opus (especially ring gauges <50) over Padron Anni's.
Specifically, the Super-belis and Double Coronas. That's what I'd buy if I were gonna spend $15+ on a stick. I don't tell the wife though, or I'd be in trouble.
"Government is not reason; it is not eloquent; it is force. Like fire, it is a dangerous servant and a fearful master." George Washington
Posts: 4401 | Location: Ohio | Registered: July 20, 2007
Originally posted by Presley: I personally don't mind the Padron Annis, but always felt they were a bit overrated. However, I'm speaking of the 64 series. I recently got a 26 #9 from Gary Foster I'm gonna try so maybe that will change my mind. I'm gonna give it a few weeks to rest and see what happens. I like spicy smokes, so if I have the funds to buy a twenty dollar cigar, I usually go for an Opus X.
Yeah, i agree as far as the 64 series goes but the 26's blow my mind. I love em. You would really like the new pam 45 i bet. Its got all the flavors of a 26 anni but with some spice and kick. It's a little cheaper than the 80th too.
I may try one of those sometime. I like complexity and the 64s don't do it for me because they all have the same consistent flavor, which isn't bad but doesn't suit me. I wouldn't ever buy a Padron 80th because I would feel guilty burning that much dough on one stick. I could buy one of my kids new shoes or something with that much money.
"Government is not reason; it is not eloquent; it is force. Like fire, it is a dangerous servant and a fearful master." George Washington
Posts: 4401 | Location: Ohio | Registered: July 20, 2007
Yeah, especially when you can get five Cojonu 09's for a little over what it would take to buy two of those. Gotta hand it to the Padrons though, they are consistent and there is probably not a better constructed cigar out there. I mean, if Bill Clinton was using a Padron, Monica probably would have kept her mouth shut. That is how solid the construction is.
"Government is not reason; it is not eloquent; it is force. Like fire, it is a dangerous servant and a fearful master." George Washington
Posts: 4401 | Location: Ohio | Registered: July 20, 2007
When they were released last year I thought they were horrible. It left my mouth dry and the flavors were blah. I put a box away in the humi, they have not been touched and I plan on keeping it that way for a few more years just for kicks. Hopefully time will make this a great stick. I am glad to hear that 1 year did wonders to this stick.
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Originally posted by Presley: Yeah, especially when you can get five Cojonu 09's for a little over what it would take to buy two of those. Gotta hand it to the Padrons though, they are consistent and there is probably not a better constructed cigar out there. I mean, if Bill Clinton was using a Padron, Monica probably would have kept her mouth shut. That is how solid the construction is.
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“I have to laugh when I think of the first cigar, because it was probably just a bunch of rolled up tobacco leaves” - Jack Handy
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