Padron 1926 Serie No. 2 Maduro Belicoso

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1 review for Padron 1926 Serie No. 2 Maduro Belicoso

  1. L**

    Padron 1926 Serie No. 2 Maduro Belicoso

    PadronOrigin : Nicaragua
    Format : Belicoso
    Size : 5 1/2 x 52
    Ring : 52
    Wrapper : Nicaraguan Maduro
    Binder : Nicaragua
    Filler : Nicaragua
    Hand-Made
    Price : ~$18 each

    Please welcome Lee who just joined our team of authors. He kicks off with a review of this delicious Padron 1926.

    Quite simply, this is the finest cigar I have smoked to date. Pre-smoke, my thoughts were it’s one of those deals where reality has to depart from hype. Well, I was mistaken, to say the least.

    Appearance : [rating:5/5]
    The maduro wrapper is a dark, luscious chocolate. This belicoso is a wonderful example of a perfectly sized cigar. I would prefer the omission of a box-press, but this is a staple of the Padron line and something that is of no significance with regard to the quality or appearance of this stogie.

    Padron 1926 Serie No. 2 Maduro Belicoso

    Construction : [rating:5/5]
    The construction of this cigar is perfect… truly a standard to which all other cigars should aspire. The pre-light draw was just as nice as the post. There were no issues with burn. The initial ash lasted well over an inch, which was followed up almost to a “t” with the second, final ash.

    Flavor : [rating:5/5]
    Pick this cigar up and smell the foot. Awesome!! This Padron had a terrific, full tobacco smell… with a hint of barnyard. The first third of this smoke was full of hickory wood and peppery spice, with a beautiful, evenly burning ash. Almost immediately, you notice that this is a strong and full-bodied stick, but not to a negative… it was just right. About an inch in, I noticed a subtle chocolaty sweetness… pure delight!

    The second third turned into a creamy sensation, with a nice coffee taste that slowly turned spicy into the final third of the smoke. I thought the last portions were fantastic! There were nice earthy tones to go along with the peppery spices. Close to the end tastes of parched nuts started to prevail, leaving me truly sad that I could no longer hold onto the stick.

    Value : [rating:4/5]
    Value is my only knock on this cigar. At $17 or so a stick it is definitely well-placed in the super premium range. However, you get what you pay for, right? In this case… absolutely!

    I took one star away in this category only because there are some mighty close sticks in the sub-$10 range. One off the top of my head is the Ashton VSG Illusion. The Ashton VSG doesn’t carry the strength of this smoke, but it’s certainly close enough in flavor and strength to be a formidable opponent, at almost half the price. Regardless, the fact remains that this belicoso exhibits all the character a connoisseur could possible desire.

    Overall Rating : [rating:5/5]
    This stogie not only lives up to the hype, but ditches it at the door. Fire this stick up and you will soon understand what the term “full-bodied” means. You will also understand what it means to spend an hour and a half smoking one of the finest cigars the industry has to offer.

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    • M*** D

      Bought a ten pack over two years ago and cannot remember where I bought them. But they have been resting at least three years which is a year less than Terri and I have been together. Hope they have mellowed some as they are the maduro belicoso.

    • K***

      I have a box of 25 in Natural. The cigar is horrible. The construction looks good but it just doesn’t smoke or taste well.

    • M*******

      I simply have a hard time thinking that ANY cigar is worth that much money. $20.00 a stick for an hour and a half? I’d sooner pay less than half for a lesser cigar that is still enjoyable. The Oliva Serie V torpedo comes to mind.

    • m**********

      Could not agree more. This is an Awesome Smoke. Had one Sunday. Go and get them while you can. I got a box.

    • t*******

      Don’t hesitate–go out and do it–do it now–LOL—Very good review–the flavor is outstanding.

    • r***********

      I have been meaning to try one of these but haven’t gotten around to it yet. Maybe this weekend…

    • k********

      I asked for one of these top shelf cigars at my local dealer, and the lady said:
      “sure, thats… $35 (australian)”
      “wait no… sorry, it’s $55.”
      “Oh oh wait no, no no, it’s $95”

      *BALK*

    • K*******

      I have been tempted to pick up the 64 a few times but have rarely had the motivation to spend that kind of money on one cigar even on special occasions. I wish I could get a deal on them.

    • S**** J*****

      I liked the ’64, and agree with you on the bang/buck deficit of that stick. Maybe I’ll splurge on a pair of ’26 for my birthday. Thanks for the reviews and comparisons. Keep up the good work.

    • T*****

      Lee,

      Then I guess I need to try out one of the 1926s then since I really did love the 1964s. Can’t wait.

    • L**

      I don’t compare them favorably, Travis. I just got finished smoking another ’64 torpedo, wanting to give it another chance before it was finally review (which is coming). To me, it’s not in the same league with the ’26. To my tastes, it’s a watered down, inferior version.

    • T*****

      Sounds like a truly stunning cigar. I haven’t smoked one of these yet but I have had one of the Padron 1964 Anniversary cigars and it was the best cigar I have ever had. How would you compare the 1926 to the 1964?

    • A******** M****

      Well… I have never tried one of these beauties, because they’re absolutely impossible to find in Brazil (where I live). But this review really got me interested. Mouth-watering! 🙂

    • J**** T

      I haven’t met a Padron 1926 that I haven’t liked. If you are looking for a cheaper alternative, buy some 601 blue labels and put them away for 1 year with the cello off. They are really close with some age.

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Cigar Region Nicaragua
Filler Nicaragua
Wrapper Nicaragua
Binder Nicaragua
Length 5 1/2
Ring Gauge 52
Vitola Torpedo
Construction Hand Made