This weekend I had the chance to smoke a Padron 1926 No. 1 Natural. It's been a few years since I last had this cigar, and it was just how I had remembered it to be... fantastic. The No. 1 is a 6 3/4 x 54 stick, box-pressed, and has no visible veins. It has a basic tobacco aroma with a light hint of coffee. Time to light it up:
As you light up, you immediately get a burst of black pepper flavoring. It isn't overpowering, it's just a strong rush of pepper. The smoke output is good, producing a lot of thick smoke. The cigar has a nice even burn and a draw with little resistance. At the end of the 1/3 point, the cigar has received some hints of coffee, cocoa, and earth.
The 2/3 point to the end have stayed consistent with the flavors that I had mentioned were coming in. The black pepper flavoring has toned down a little bit, but stayed around long enough to give me a buzz. This cigar is pretty strong, not compared to their maduros though. In fact, any Padron you buy is going to be full bodied, or really close to it. I really recommend it for those of you who like the strong cigars that leave you feeling a little bit light-headed.
Reviewing this cigar wasn't on my schedule for this week because I didn't know I was going to be getting it... It was a birthday present. This cigar is great for gifts/special occasions. Padron is consistent with their flavor, construction, balance, and strength, so you really can't go wrong buying one as a gift.
Stogie Rite score: 98
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