Padrón
50th Anniversary
Padrón 50th Anniversary 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 10 years) binder; Nicaraguan (aged 10 years) filler. It comes in one listed size, 6½ × 52.
- Maker
- Padrón
- Wrapper
- Nicaraguan habano (sun-grown), offered in natural and maduro
- Binder
- Nicaraguan (aged 10 years)
- Filler
- Nicaraguan (aged 10 years)
- Country
- Nicaragua
- Factory
- Tabacos Cubanica
- Strength
- full
- Sizes
- 1 · 6½ × 52
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually bringsPadrón 50th Anniversary 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 1 h 5 min to 1 h 40 min for a 6.5-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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What does Padrón 50th Anniversary taste like?
Padrón 50th Anniversary 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 50th Anniversary?
Padrón 50th Anniversary 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 50th Anniversary 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 50th Anniversary made?
Padrón 50th Anniversary is made in Nicaragua at Tabacos Cubanica, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Padrón 50th Anniversary use?
Padrón 50th Anniversary uses a Nicaraguan habano (sun-grown), offered in natural and maduro wrapper over a Nicaraguan (aged 10 years) binder, with Nicaraguan (aged 10 years) filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does Padrón 50th Anniversary come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 1 size: Toro (Humidor Release) (6½ × 52). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Padrón 50th Anniversary?
For a 6.5-inch size, plan on about 1 h 5 min to 1 h 40 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 50th Anniversary?
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 50th Anniversary?
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.