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Padilla Signiture 1932

SewerRanger

Member
Joined
Jan 6, 2009
Messages
154
Location
Baltimore
Ring Gauge: 50
Length: 5.0''
Filler: Nicaragua Corillo
Binder: Nicaragua Corillo
Wrapper: Nicaragua grown Cuban-seed Corojo

Have you ever been digging around the old humidor and discovered a cigar that you don’t remember buying? It’s a beauty of a cigar and for the life of you; you can’t remember ever getting it? It’s so nice looking – and smells just fantastic – you can’t help but light it up and try it. That’s what happened to me over this weekend and I couldn’t have been happier with the results. At some point in my life I receive a Padilla Signature 1932. I’d never heard of Padilla before I smoked this cigar but now I’ll definitely be hunting down some of his other smokes. The cigar itself came in a tightly wrapped dark brown corojo wrapper. It was a bit on the veiny side, but it was solidly built and had some heft to it. The smell was akin to a forest with deep woodsy scents and a bit of a mossy undertone. I couldn’t believe this little gem was buried at the bottom of my humidor and I didn’t even know it. I immediately lit this one up and was greeted with a great blast of peppery flavor. Thankfully that didn’t last for more then a few puffs and a delicious caramel and leather flavor developed. This was a smooth smoking cigar with great flavors. I would have been happy if the flavors never changed, but I got another great surprise about half way through. The cigar got even smoother (without loosing its full-bodiedness) with a nice vanilla flavor that perfectly blended with the leather, caramel, and bits of spice. By the last third of the cigar the leather flavor had mild down and a coffee like flavor developed. I tasted caramel, leather, cedar, coffee, and just a little bit of that ever present spiciness to keep things interesting. Even though the cigar wasn’t very long (just 5 inches) it burned for a good 45 minutes and didn’t go out even when I had to leave it to go to the bathroom. Overall these are a bit pricey for every day smokes but worth having a bunch around for a special weekend treat.
 
I have had some padillas in the past that only tasted like ashtray. Glad to hear you found a decent one. :)
 
I haven't tried the new ones, but the original version is IMHO Pepin's best blend. Nice review.
 
I haven't tried the new ones, but the original version is IMHO Pepin's best blend. Nice review.

Yes, the original 1932 was one of my all time favorites. The Original Miami 8 & 11 wasn't too shabby either.

I've tried both new versions, and while good in their own rite, they are not the masterpieces, to me, that they once were. :(
 
Thanks for the review. I've been a big fan of all the Padilla's that I've tried. Haven't tried the 1932 yet, but I have one in the humi that may be on the docket for this weekend.
 
I'd never even heard of Padilla until I found this one. It seems like they make some good stogies though. Anyone have a recommendation for a different one for me to try?
 
I'd never even heard of Padilla until I found this one. It seems like they make some good stogies though. Anyone have a recommendation for a different one for me to try?

I've had both the Series '68 and the Habano and enjoyed both of them. They won't knock your socks off, but for around $5 a stick, they are a pretty good bang for the buck cigar.
 
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