Padrón
Special Releases
Padrón Special Releases is a full strength cigar made in Nicaragua at Tabacos Cubanica. It pairs Nicaraguan habano (sun-grown), offered in natural and maduro wrapper; Nicaraguan binder; Nicaraguan filler. The catalog lists 2 sizes, from 6¾ × 54 to 6¾ × 60.
- Maker
- Padrón
- Wrapper
- Nicaraguan habano (sun-grown), offered in natural and maduro
- Binder
- Nicaraguan
- Filler
- Nicaraguan
- Country
- Nicaragua
- Factory
- Tabacos Cubanica
- Strength
- full
- Sizes
- 2 · 6¾ × 54 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 bringsPadrón Special Releases 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 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: 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
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What does Padrón Special Releases taste like?
Padrón Special Releases 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 Special Releases?
Padrón Special Releases 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 Special Releases 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 Special Releases made?
Padrón Special Releases is made in Nicaragua at Tabacos Cubanica, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Padrón Special Releases use?
Padrón Special Releases uses a Nicaraguan habano (sun-grown), offered in natural and maduro 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 Padrón Special Releases come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 2 sizes: No. 97 (6¾ × 54) and No. 99 (6¾ × 60). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Padrón Special Releases?
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 Special Releases?
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 Special Releases?
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.