mjolnir01
El Cañón de Latón
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When browsing through the review index the other night, I noticed that there were no reviews on my go-to stick, the Padron 5000 Maduro. A large robusto/short corona gorda, it measures 5 ½ x 56 and sports a very dark wrapper blotched with darker, almost black spots. I bought this box in April ’08 from a very reputable online source. They’ve aged wonderfully and now I have a pretty good backlog resting in the humidor. The 5000 is usually a little less spicy than the 2000, but I think they are a little smoother. I find they pair best with something sweet—cola or port match very well, but tonight the 5k is accompanied by decaf coffee with lots of Splenda and milk.
The cigar smells of barnyard, but as with most good aged Padrons it has a distinctive hazelnut aroma as well. I’m not very confident in my blind reviewing skills, but I think I could identify this cigar by that scent alone. After a clip and a light, I get a slight sourness on the tongue so I set it down for a few minutes to cool. I’m rewarded with tons of blue smoke and an array of flavors: nuttiness and cocoa powder with a medium spice on the lips. The finish is long and tasty. A flaky black and white ash forms and falls off after an inch. Usually they fall off much sooner for me on the 5k, so I’m pleased with that.
The delicious core flavors subside a little in the second third, but are still apparent. I smoke slowly and sip carefully, enjoying the taste. I recharge my coffee and notice a slight runner, but the burn soon self-corrects.
The final third loses some of the smoke’s character, but the slight spice is still there. On into the final inch I pick up a bit of woodiness after a quick relight. I enjoy it for a few more minutes and then let it go out with about half an inch left.
This is not the best cigar money can buy, however for the money, only other Padrons can compete with it. The 5000 will also not win any beauty contests, but I like the fact it’s a rougher looking cigar—it has a certain egalitarian appeal to it that matches the price-point, like anyone can enjoy this great smoke. It's certainly a favorite.
The cigar smells of barnyard, but as with most good aged Padrons it has a distinctive hazelnut aroma as well. I’m not very confident in my blind reviewing skills, but I think I could identify this cigar by that scent alone. After a clip and a light, I get a slight sourness on the tongue so I set it down for a few minutes to cool. I’m rewarded with tons of blue smoke and an array of flavors: nuttiness and cocoa powder with a medium spice on the lips. The finish is long and tasty. A flaky black and white ash forms and falls off after an inch. Usually they fall off much sooner for me on the 5k, so I’m pleased with that.
The delicious core flavors subside a little in the second third, but are still apparent. I smoke slowly and sip carefully, enjoying the taste. I recharge my coffee and notice a slight runner, but the burn soon self-corrects.
The final third loses some of the smoke’s character, but the slight spice is still there. On into the final inch I pick up a bit of woodiness after a quick relight. I enjoy it for a few more minutes and then let it go out with about half an inch left.
This is not the best cigar money can buy, however for the money, only other Padrons can compete with it. The 5000 will also not win any beauty contests, but I like the fact it’s a rougher looking cigar—it has a certain egalitarian appeal to it that matches the price-point, like anyone can enjoy this great smoke. It's certainly a favorite.
