The Padrón Family Reserve No. 45 is the brand's extra-aged, ultra-premium toro - polished cocoa, espresso and pepper. I smoked one. Superb, at a steep price.
The Padrón 1926 Serie No. 1 is the brand's full-bodied, box-pressed flagship - dense espresso, dark cocoa, leather and pepper. I smoked one. Elite Nicaraguan.
The Padrón 1964 Anniversary Imperial in natural wrapper is a refined, box-pressed Nicaraguan of cedar, cocoa and coffee. I smoked one - benchmark medium-full.
The Aging Room Quattro Nicaragua Maestro was Cigar of the Year 2019 - a rich box-pressed Nicaraguan of cocoa, espresso and pepper under $14. I smoked one.
The Drew Estate Herrera Esteli Robusto Grande is a refined Cuban-style medium of cedar, cream and cinnamon. I smoked one - Willy Herrera's elegant all-day cigar.
The E.P. Carrillo Encore Majestic was Cigar of the Year 2018 - an elegant medium-full Nicaraguan of pepper, cocoa and cedar. I smoked one: refined, beautifully built.
