am i the only one...?

kuzi16

catfishbluezz

Yes....you are the only one. From the thousand line to FR, all of their cigars are excellent. I am not big on the natural stuff in the anny and FR, but i just had a 40th natural for review and it was spectacular. It all comes own to the finish, even though they may be one dimensional at times. Most Nica companies have terrible finish with their tobaccos. Padron does not, that's why. Most NC I toss less then an inch in these days.

AVJim

Kuzi, you may not be the only one... but, I personally think Fish's post is spot on otherwise!

thedjfish@comcast.net

Lee.mcglynn

For me well I'm a padron fanboy!! I find that they age well and have a flavor profile that is really what I tend too look for. I feel they are mostly priced right and really haven't had a bad one in my years of smoking. For cc's I feel like they are good and much better then the nc's sister brands! I do enjoy many different cigars but I always feel safe with padron!! I guess it's my comfort smoke...

curtpick

Still think its a great cigar. Price point....ehhhhh

zeebra

jsnake

You are not the only one. The only cigars I have ever tossed out without finishing have all been Padron. To me it is the flavor of Rosie O'Donnel's sweaty panties after she stubbles through a 5K and rubbed them around on a cat's a$$ and then cleaned about 100 cigarette smoker's ashtrays. I felt alone in this until today. Everyone I know loves them. My brother in law's favorite. I have even had guys give me aged and rare ones and I have hated every single one. Now I am not hating on them at all. All I am saying is they just aren't for me. Solid company and they look delicious. I tried. I wanted to love them.

rsherman24

danielzreyes

I'm gonna buy a 26 and dissect it

wwhwang

FireRob

J.S.

I like them but really they can get one dimensional. I prefer the smaller rings and shorter sticks with them. I typically don't like maduro wrappers but there are exceptions and occasionally a Pardon maduro works just fine from the normal naturals I prefer. They are not an every day stick, however.

No_one21

danielzreyes:

I'm gonna buy a 26 and dissect it

I'm gonna slap you.

Cigary

Padron is one of those cigars that taste better with rest and when you get into the 1926 Series and 64 they are pretty hard to beat. Our tastes tend to differ from person to person and what's great for one is crap to another. Good thing that there are so many brands of cigars out there to taste...when I started this hobby in 1964 there wasn't as much to choose from...Dutch Masters or Phillies and maybe some cigars from the mall that weren't machine made.

rzaman

rwheelwright

The only pardon that I really liked was the 85th maduro.

No_one21

rzaman:

In my opinion, Joya de Nicaragua cigars are flat except the Cuarto Cinco.

Great post overall. But, do you think the Dark Antano is flat? I really liked that one but haven't tried the Cuarto Cinco yet. As to Padron. I've loved each one I've had so far. The 1964 is definitely a top 3 for me. Though the price definitely steers me away from buying any myself yet, I know I certainly want some around when I get the $ and space.

Amos Umwhat

J.S.:

I like them but really they can get one dimensional. I prefer the smaller rings and shorter sticks with them. I typically don't like maduro wrappers but there are exceptions and occasionally a Pardon maduro works just fine from the normal naturals I prefer. They are not an every day stick, however.

+1 right here. My feelings exactly.

Rain

Wait, this is not a joke?!Best cigar I ever had was a Padron. To me, they are the pinnacle of consistency and construction. But hey, I also realize that some guy out there swears by Gurkha...so to each his own.

brianetz1

Rain:

Wait, this is not a joke?!Best cigar I ever had was a Padron. To me, they are the pinnacle of consistency and construction. But hey, I also realize that some guy out there swears by Gurkha...so to each his own.

Virtue FT.....wait, what? Padron FTW?

Rain

MOW is affordable, well constructed and consistent.Padron is out of my price range, well constructed and consistent.

bbass2

They're in the "okay" category for me. While I do like the flavors I don't buy them that much because they're a little overpriced imo and I can always find something I like just as much for less money or something I like better for the same price.

kuzi16

Rain

kuzi16:

if i mention i had a burn issue they try to blame it on me.

This is called "getting webmosted"

kuzi16:

Gurkha has serious construction and consistency issues. the comparison isnt quite there.

For you and half the forum, Gurkha does. That's an opinion. I'm 100% certain that people out there have construction and consistency issues with Padron, Davidoff, whatever. I just smoked a Goldie that would not burn right at all. After, what....2? 3? 30? Some point I can claim they have construction issues. Food for thought! I see what you mean about "Style" and "construction" being apples and oranges, though.

kuzi16

Never even heard of someone finding a nail in a padron or Davidoff. Just sayin...

Rain

Maybe.

dennisking

blutattoo

Hey, everyone's taste is subjective. I love Padrons, but heck that doesn't mean you will too. I have never had an AF that I've liked, but most people love them. Different strokes. Kinda like being a mustang or camaro guy one just doesn't understand the other.

dennisking

blutattoo:

Hey, everyone's taste is subjective. I love Padrons, but heck that doesn't mean you will too. I have never had an AF that I've liked, but most people love them. Different strokes. Kinda like being a mustang or camaro guy one just doesn't understand the other.

You've never had a Fuente you liked?!?!?!?!!? Tell us more.

rzaman