Interesting obsrvation about Padron 1926's

[Kid Montana]

Its a cigar that is only average if smoked quickly, but flippin' brilliant if smoked slowly. I tend to smoke quickly and didn't enjoy the first one I'd smoked about a week ago as much as I thought I should. Tonight I'm smoking my second and am taking it a lot slower, letting it rest for a bit between each puff. Its perfectly apparent to me now why these cost so much and are loved by so many.

 

[MadMonk]

I keep trying to tell folks to liesurely sip Padron's. The infamous loose draw is perfect for sipping. Two light puffs, one more a tad stronger.

 

[jfields]

All Padron cigars are like that. They get a bitter profile if you get them hot. Sip on them and you get a whole myriad of flavors.

Every Padron I've ever smoked has had an effortless draw, never tight. So, you really have to pay attention to what you're doing and smoke slowly.

 

[LilBastage]

I've found that most cigars, no matter the manufacturer or origin benefit from smoking slower rather than faster. It seems to be the same with pipe tobacco.

Just my experience...

 

[The Black Cloud]

The couple '26's I've had have been awesome. And, need not be said, but the regular X000's are excellent for the money. Next to LFD, Padrons are my favorites.

 

[RyJ Smoker]

I've never had a bad Padron. Not even one with the smallest of complaint(s)...and that is why the '26s and '64s are 1 of only 3 or 4 non-cuban cigars I store and smoke.

Quality, construction, taste and draw are absolutely perfect. I love these and am looking forward to blazing a '26 No.9 while teaching a couple other brothers how to play poker later tonight :whistling:


Jeffrey L.

 

[Devil Doc]

There's a video around here, I think, of Jose Orlando Padron smoking a cigar during an interview.. His technique is quite apparent. He takes a couple very short shallow puffs and immediately blows the smoke out his nose. I found it enlightening and always use his method. I never overheat cigars anymore.

Doc.

 

[gt3911]

This is possibly the video Doc speaks of.

http://link.brightcove.com/services/link/bcpid1312377041/bclid1078629812/bctid1076668566?src=rss

 

[flamchop]

I agree with the slow smoking... and gt that's a great video thanks for the link. If you let it go afterward the series of vids after it are good to watch too especially for the new guys

 

[Dark Star]

Padron 1926's are like a fine wine. They are meant to be enjoyed slowly. If you rush through them, you won't
really be able to get all of the little nuances in the flavor.

 

[Bmed07]

I've had the Padron 64, never tried the Padron 26. Might have to pick up a stick. Great video by the way. Interesting to hear that only one person in the factory rolls the 80th anniversary cigar.

 

[indieangler]

I definitely agree. As a fairly new smoker, I was initially smoking most sticks too fast. Even now, I think I smoke a little faster than my friends but not nearly as bad. But I could definitely tell a difference between the 2 '26s that I've smoked as I smoked the first one early on and my second one recently. I definitely enjoyed it much more the second, slower time around.

 

[MoeCizlak]

Last time I was in my local shop there was a younger smoker who lit up a 7x52 or so sized cigar and was done with it in under 45 minutes. That thing could've been made with Halle Berry's G-string and it would've tasted horrible. Best thing I ever learned about cigars is to take your time. I try to make a PC last more than an hour.

 

[tsmckenney]

Last time I was in my local shop there was a younger smoker who lit up a 7x52 or so sized cigar and was done with it in under 45 minutes. That thing could've been made with Halle Berry's G-string and it would've tasted horrible. Best thing I ever learned about cigars is to take your time. I try to make a PC last more than an hour.

Even OR Halle Berry's G-string will taste like shit if you smoke them too fast.

 

[jfields]

Last time I was in my local shop there was a younger smoker who lit up a 7x52 or so sized cigar and was done with it in under 45 minutes. That thing could've been made with Halle Berry's G-string and it would've tasted horrible. Best thing I ever learned about cigars is to take your time. I try to make a PC last more than an hour.

Even OR Halle Berry's G-string will taste like shit if you smoke them too fast.

Or you could just be smoking the wrong end.

 

[Brickhouse]

Too quick = heat, too much heat = harshness

I've found this true with most cigars and only smoke quickly when I'm finding it tough to keep one lit. I never have this problem with Padron. They make it very easy to take a slow pace and enjoy.

 

[MoeCizlak]

Last time I was in my local shop there was a younger smoker who lit up a 7x52 or so sized cigar and was done with it in under 45 minutes. That thing could've been made with Halle Berry's G-string and it would've tasted horrible. Best thing I ever learned about cigars is to take your time. I try to make a PC last more than an hour.

Even OR Halle Berry's G-string will taste like shit if you smoke them too fast.

Or you could just be smoking the wrong end.

There is no wrong end of Halle Berry's G-string.

 

[indieangler]

Last time I was in my local shop there was a younger smoker who lit up a 7x52 or so sized cigar and was done with it in under 45 minutes. That thing could've been made with Halle Berry's G-string and it would've tasted horrible. Best thing I ever learned about cigars is to take your time. I try to make a PC last more than an hour.

LOL.

 

[Shamrocker]

There is no wrong end of Halle Berry's G-string.

Well said!