Origin : Nicaragua
Format : Figurado
Size : 6 x 60
Wrapper : Ecuadorian Habano
Filler : Nicaraguan
Binder : Nicaraguan
Hand-Made
Price : $14.00 (my local B&M is more around $12.00)

The most disappointing thing about being a cigar reviewer is that there are so many cigars out there and you can only review so many. The Padilla-Studio Tobac cigars had been sitting in my humidor staring at me for over 3 months now and for some reason or another they kept being pushed back in my rotation of review smokes time and time again. I eventually decided it was about damn time I got to them, so here goes.

The gist of what this cigar is about is that it is a reach out by Studio Tobac to broaden its horizons and touch the mainstream by collaborating with some big names in the industry. So for this first collab, they reached out for the genius that is Ernie Padilla to produce a limited stick that would pair both Studio Tobac and Padilla's expertise in bringing a unique cigar to the U.S. market. The tobacco is all Oliva's but they consulted Padilla to tweak the blends. Word on the street is that this will not be the last of Studio Tobac's collaborations which is exciting news. I am personally excited to try this cigar out because I have been a huge fan of Padilla's body of work ever since the release of the original Miami 8&11 years ago. The 8&11 was a game changer for me, and has a lot to do why I am sitting here writing this review. Now on to the review,...

Read the full review of Padilla Studio Tobac Figurado...

Origin : Nicaragua
Format : Double Toro
Size : 6 x 60
Wrapper : Pennsylvania Broadleaf
Filler : Cuban-seed Nicaraguan
Binder : Nicaraguan
Hand-Made
Price : $7 each
More info about purchasing Padilla Black Bear cigars...

Daylight savings have taken a toll on the ability to review after work. With the sun going down about an hour after I get home, I have to have some of the work for my review done ahead of time. The weather is still very nice and perfect for cigar smoking. Tonight, I came home from work and grabbed this Padilla Black Bear because I was in the mood for a large relaxing cigar.

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Origin : Nicaragua
Format : Perfecto
Size : 5.75 x 54
Binder : Nicaragua
Filler : Nicaragua
Wrapper : Habano, Connecticut and Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro
Hand-Made
Price : $7-8 each
More info about purchasing Padilla Habano Artisano cigars...

As I was walking around the Cigars International Super Store this past Memorial Day, this cigar caught my eye. Now I had smoked several Padilla cigars before, so I knew the brand name was good. And with a cigar this cool looking, I had to pick one up for myself, as well as one for my father.

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Origin : Honduras
Format : Robusto
Size : 5 x 54
Wrapper : Nicaraguan Corojo 2006
Binder : Nicaragua
Filler : Nicaragua
Hand-Made
Price : ~$10 each
More info about purchasing Padilla Dominus cigars...

No two cigar smokers would ever agree on how the perfect cigar should taste. Some of us like our cigars strong, others mild, some spicy, some fruity… there are an infinite number of variables that make up the flavor of a cigar and we all have our preferences. That’s why when we use cigar reviews as a buying guide we must first understand the reviewer’s point of view in relation to our own. But sometimes a review will spark our interest in a particular cigar and set in motion a pursuit to experience the cigar first hand. For me, the Cigar Insider review of the Padilla Dominus Double Robusto really got me going. It was not the 92 score alone that piqued my interest, but rather that fact that it was coupled with the knowledge that it was made at Fabrica Tabacos Raices Cubanas… one of my favorite cigar factories.

Read the full review of Padilla Dominus Double Robusto (“Joe’s Gem”)...

Origin : Honduras
Format : Robusto
Size : 5 x 50
Wrapper : Nicaragua
Binder : Nicaragua
Filler : Nicaragua
Hand-Made
Price : $195 / box of 24
More info about purchasing Padilla Dominus cigars...

The Padilla Dominus is a Nicaraguan puro which uses a hybrid tobacco (Cuban-seed Nicaraguan Corojo) planted in 2006. As a result, there is limited availability of these leaves which makes this cigar a bit hard to find and also expensive. In a press release, it was mentioned that only fifty authorized dealers were selected to carry the Dominus. This cigar is available in seven vitolas; the 5 X 50 Robusto is today’s featured selection.

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Origin : Nicaragua
Format : Robusto
Size : 5 x 60
Wrapper : Nicaraguan Corojo
Filler : Nicaraguan
Binder : Nicaraguan
Hand-Made
Price : ~$5 each
More info about purchasing Padilla Series '68 cigars...

Now that 2010 is in swing and things have settled down at home, I finally have time to enjoy one of my all-time favorite pastimes – enjoying great, flavorful smokes and sharing that happiness with all my fellow cigar lovers out there. Today we will review the Padilla Series 68 Robusto.

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Origin : Honduras
Format : Robusto
Size : 6 x 50
Wrapper : Ecuadorian Habano
Binder : Nicaragua
Filler : Nicaragua
Hand-Made
Price : $24 / 5-pack
More info about purchasing Padilla Cazadores cigars...

The Padilla family has been a cornerstone in the cigar industry for many years. The family history has been featured in many write-ups and websites. From their factories in Miami and Nicaragua, they have created great cigars such as the Signature 1932, the Serie 68, the Miami 9/11, and today’s featured cigar the Padilla Cazadores. This review will focus on the Cazadores Robusto.

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Origin : USA
Format : Salomon
Size : 7 x 58
Wrapper : Nicaraguan Corojo / Criollo
Binder : Nicaragua, Honduras, Dominican Republic
Filler : Nicaragua
Strength : Medium
Hand-Made
Price : ~$5 each
More info about purchasing Padilla Achilles cigars...

This review comes courtesy of Tobacmon and earns him 5 entries in our current contest.

Pre-Smoke

Scent of Wrapper : Grassy.
Scent at Foot : Cedar.
Appearance : A few veins with a slight oily sheen
Wrapper : Very nice Corojo wrapper with an oily look and small veins throughout cigar.
Feel : Firm / Tight.
Tongue : Leathery.
Flavor on Draw : Earthy with hints of cedar.

Smoke

Taste : Slight pepper, smooth vanilla.
Flavor Changes : The flavor was constant throughout the entire cigar except near the nub I picked up a little more vanilla.
Strength : I would say a Medium smoke.
Feeling : For the price of this line you can't go wrong. Depending on the size they run from as low as $2.45 box of 20 = $50.00 or the Salamon size I did the review on are 10 for $55.00. I was a little apprehensive when thinking of trying it but will not hesitate to recommend someone to try.
Scent of Smoke : I really could not notice anything.
Heat on Fingers and in Mouth : None
Draw : Starting out with this shape I thought it would be just fine and it was a great draw.
Finish : This smoke picked up slightly and started tasting more wood, nuts and earth. The leather was starting to fade.
Other Aspects of the Cigar Smoking Experience : The burn, draw, construction and taste of this smoke were all very good.
Make any notes beyond what you noted already : The only down point of the cigar is that there were only a few thousand made and when they run out they will be gone. This is my understanding. What a shame. I may have to get a box and let them rest.

I would rate this cigar as a "Very Good Cigar." 8/10