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Padrón Black

Padrón Black is a full strength cigar made in Nicaragua at Tabacos Cubanica. It pairs Nicaragua (Maduro) wrapper; Nicaragua binder; Nicaragua filler. The catalog lists 20 sizes, from 5½ × 50 to 6¾ × 60.

Maker
Padrón
Wrapper
Nicaragua (Maduro)
Binder
Nicaragua
Filler
Nicaragua
Country
Nicaragua
Factory
Tabacos Cubanica
Strength
full
Sizes
20 · 5½ × 50 to 6¾ × 60

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

What it tastes like

what the wrapper usually brings

Padrón Black uses a Nicaragua (Maduro) wrapper. Maduro wrappers tend toward cocoa, coffee, dark fruit and a natural sweetness from the longer fermentation. 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 10 min to 1 h 40 min for a 6.75-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: espresso, port, or a dark rum.
  • 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

20 in the catalog

What to try next

matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factory

From the desk

reads and news on Padrón
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Padrón Black questions

What does Padrón Black taste like?

Padrón Black uses a Nicaragua (Maduro) wrapper. Maduro wrappers tend toward cocoa, coffee, dark fruit and a natural sweetness from the longer fermentation. 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 Black?

Padrón Black 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 Black 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 Black made?

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

What wrapper does Padrón Black use?

Padrón Black uses a Nicaragua (Maduro) wrapper over a Nicaragua binder, with Nicaragua filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.

What sizes does Padrón Black come in?

The CigarMind catalog lists 20 sizes: No. 52 (5½ × 50), No. 52 (5½ × 50), No. 100 (5½ × 52), No. 100 (5½ × 52), No. 89 Birthday Blend (6¾ × 52), No. 89 Birthday Blend (6¾ × 52), No. 600 (5¾ × 54) and No. 600 (5¾ × 54), and more. Each size has its own page with the full blend.

How long does it take to smoke Padrón Black?

For a 6.75-inch size, plan on about 1 h 10 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 Black?

With a maduro wrapper, common pairings are espresso, port, or a dark rum. 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 Black?

Cigars with a similar build include Cain (Oliva) Cain Maduro, Perdomo Double Aged 12 Year Vintage Maduro and Chillin' Moose Bull Moose Maduro. They share maduro wrapper, full strength, made in Nicaragua. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.