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Padilla Cigars

Habano

Padilla Cigars Habano is a medium strength cigar made in Nicaragua at NACSA. It pairs Ecuadorian Habano wrapper; Nicaraguan binder; Nicaraguan filler. The catalog lists 3 sizes, from 5 × 50 to 6 × 60.

Maker
Padilla Cigars
Wrapper
Ecuadorian Habano
Binder
Nicaraguan
Filler
Nicaraguan
Country
Nicaragua
Factory
NACSA
Strength
medium
Sizes
3 · 5 × 50 to 6 × 60

Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.

What it tastes like

what the wrapper usually brings

Padilla Cigars Habano uses an Ecuadorian Habano wrapper. Habano-seed wrappers tend toward pepper, cedar, leather and baking spice. That is the leaf's general character, not a tasting note for this cigar.

How to smoke it

rules of thumb
  • Time: plan on about 1 hour to 1 h 30 min for a 6-inch size.
  • When: Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
  • Pair with: bourbon, rye whiskey, or a black coffee.
  • Pace: about a puff a minute keeps it cool and lets the flavors change from third to third. Do not inhale.
  • Before lighting: cut just above the cap line, toast the foot evenly, and take a cold draw to check it.

Sizes

3 in the catalog

What to try next

matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factory

Padilla Cigars Habano questions

What does Padilla Cigars Habano taste like?

Padilla Cigars Habano uses an Ecuadorian Habano wrapper. Habano-seed wrappers tend toward pepper, cedar, leather and baking spice. That is the leaf's general character, not a tasting note for this cigar; log a smoke in CigarMind to record your own.

How strong is Padilla Cigars Habano?

Padilla Cigars Habano is listed as medium strength. Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.

Is Padilla Cigars Habano good for beginners?

Usually, yes. Medium strength is manageable for most newer smokers who smoke slowly after eating. Smoke it slowly, a puff a minute or so, and do not inhale.

Where is Padilla Cigars Habano made?

Padilla Cigars Habano is made in Nicaragua at NACSA, according to manufacturer and trade sources.

What wrapper does Padilla Cigars Habano use?

Padilla Cigars Habano uses an Ecuadorian Habano wrapper over a Nicaraguan binder, with Nicaraguan filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.

What sizes does Padilla Cigars Habano come in?

The CigarMind catalog lists 3 sizes: Robusto (5 × 50), Toro (6 × 52) and Gordo (6 × 60). Each size has its own page with the full blend.

How long does it take to smoke Padilla Cigars Habano?

For a 6-inch size, plan on about 1 hour to 1 h 30 min. That is a rule of thumb of 10 to 15 minutes per inch at a relaxed pace, a puff about once a minute.

What drink goes with Padilla Cigars Habano?

With a habano wrapper, common pairings are bourbon, rye whiskey, or a black coffee. Match the drink's weight to the cigar's: lighter drinks for milder cigars, darker spirits for fuller ones.

What cigars are similar to Padilla Cigars Habano?

Cigars with a similar build include Nat Cicco Rejects Nicaragua, Espinosa Habano and Tatuaje El Triunfador. They share habano wrapper, medium strength, made in Nicaragua, same factory. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.