Padron

Padron cigars are made in Estelí, Nicaragua, by the Padron family. José Orlando Padron founded the company in Miami in 1964 after leaving Cuba, and the family still owns and runs it today.

Yes. Padron cigars use Nicaraguan tobacco for the wrapper, binder and filler, and most lines come in both a natural and a maduro wrapper.

The classic Padron Series is aged for about two and a half years and is the brand's everyday smoke. The 1964 Anniversary Series uses tobacco aged around four years, and the 1926 Serie uses tobacco aged around five years for a richer, more complex smoke.

Most Padron cigars are medium to full bodied, with deep, earthy and cocoa notes, especially in the maduro wrappers. They're smooth for their strength, which is why many smokers move up to Padron after a few milder cigars.

Keep cigars in a humidor at around 65–70% humidity and 65–70°F. Cigars that dry out burn hot and taste harsh, and too much humidity causes uneven burns and mold. If you don't have a humidor yet, an airtight container with a two-way humidity pack works well for a few weeks.