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1926 Serie

Padrón 1926 Serie is a full strength cigar made in Nicaragua at Tabacos Cubanica. It pairs Nicaraguan habano (sun-grown), offered in natural and maduro wrapper; Nicaraguan (aged 5 years) binder; Nicaraguan (aged 5 years) filler. The catalog lists 10 sizes, from 4 × 48 to 6¾ × 54.

Maker
Padrón
Wrapper
Nicaraguan habano (sun-grown), offered in natural and maduro
Binder
Nicaraguan (aged 5 years)
Filler
Nicaraguan (aged 5 years)
Country
Nicaragua
Factory
Tabacos Cubanica
Strength
full
Sizes
10 · 4 × 48 to 6¾ × 54

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

What it tastes like

what the wrapper usually brings

Padrón 1926 Serie uses a Nicaraguan habano (sun-grown), offered in natural and maduro 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 55 minutes to 1 h 25 min for a 5.5-inch size.
  • When: A full-strength cigar is best after a full meal and never on an empty stomach; keep water nearby and slow down if you feel the nicotine.
  • 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.
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Sizes

10 in the catalog
No. 354 × 48 · Nicaraguan habano (sun-grown), offered in natural and maduro›No. 64¾ × 50 · Nicaraguan habano (sun-grown), offered in natural and maduro›No. 475½ × 50 · Nicaraguan habano (sun-grown), offered in natural and maduro›No. 25½ × 52 · Nicaraguan habano (sun-grown), offered in natural and maduro›No. 905½ × 52 · Nicaraguan habano (sun-grown), offered in natural and maduro›40th Anniversary6½ × 54 · Nicaraguan habano (sun-grown), offered in natural and maduro›80 Years6¾ × 54 · Nicaraguan habano (sun-grown), offered in natural and maduro›No. 16¾ × 54 · Nicaraguan habano (sun-grown), offered in natural and maduro›No. 95¼ × 56 · Nicaraguan habano (sun-grown), offered in natural and maduro›No. 485½ × 60 · Nicaraguan habano (sun-grown), offered in natural and maduro›

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From the desk

reads and news on Padrón
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Padrón 1926 Serie questions

What does Padrón 1926 Serie taste like?

Padrón 1926 Serie uses a Nicaraguan habano (sun-grown), offered in natural and maduro 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 Padrón 1926 Serie?

Padrón 1926 Serie is listed as full strength. A full-strength cigar is best after a full meal and never on an empty stomach; keep water nearby and slow down if you feel the nicotine.

Is Padrón 1926 Serie good for beginners?

It is a stronger cigar. Most newer smokers are better served starting milder and working up to it. Smoke it slowly, a puff a minute or so, and do not inhale.

Where is Padrón 1926 Serie made?

Padrón 1926 Serie is made in Nicaragua at Tabacos Cubanica, according to manufacturer and trade sources.

What wrapper does Padrón 1926 Serie use?

Padrón 1926 Serie uses a Nicaraguan habano (sun-grown), offered in natural and maduro wrapper over a Nicaraguan (aged 5 years) binder, with Nicaraguan (aged 5 years) filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.

What sizes does Padrón 1926 Serie come in?

The CigarMind catalog lists 10 sizes: No. 35 (4 × 48), No. 6 (4¾ × 50), No. 47 (5½ × 50), No. 2 (5½ × 52), No. 90 (5½ × 52), 40th Anniversary (6½ × 54), 80 Years (6¾ × 54) and No. 1 (6¾ × 54), and more. Each size has its own page with the full blend.

How long does it take to smoke Padrón 1926 Serie?

For a 5.5-inch size, plan on about 55 minutes to 1 h 25 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 Padrón 1926 Serie?

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 Padrón 1926 Serie?

Cigars with a similar build include Tatuaje Cojonu, 601 by Espinosa La Bomba and Domain Cigars Negentropy. They share habano wrapper, full strength, made in Nicaragua. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.

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