Here is another review from my long weekend of way too many smokes:
I've had a few Millennium Maduro's relaxing in my humidor for the last month. I picked them up after an initial binge of purchasing where I tried to acquire damn near everything rare I could find. Interestingly, my binge purchase was inspired by another member here - who initially had to tell me what "PAM" even stood for when I first came around - right before he wisely cautioned me to not get caught up chasing after over-priced sticks. He was right, of course - but what's the fun in listening to that advice?
As always with Padrons, this was a beautiful cigar and stiffer than... well... nevermind. Smelled identical to all maduro padron's I've had - which is to say - it didn't smell like horse pooey... which honestly is one of the things I like about Padron's in general.
Interestingly, I thought that the first inch of this cigar tasted exactly like the few 1926's I've smoked. That's where it stopped... and new flavors started coming out - most of them sweet in nature. You'll all think I'm crazy or making it up, but I swear I started faintly tasting a vague hint of Reeses peanut butter cups. No kidding... It was chocolate, peanut butter, and overall sugary.... These tastes weren't as strong as I'm probably indicating in writing, but were very much there (at least for me).
Aside from the first inch, I wouldn't compare this cigar to the 1926 or 1964 all that much. All three have a similar foundation - but all three also have totally different details on top in my opinion. Me - I liked the millennium a lot. Was it worth the 32 bucks I paid? Not if you have any sense of the value of money (as my father would say...) However, if you're a frivolous fellow like me and value something very unique tasting - then it is probably worth picking up a few at least.
I'm looking forward to seeing more reviews as Moki's pass makes the rounds... and thanks to Moki for inspiring me to stop hoarding a bit.
Cheers,
- Oak
I've had a few Millennium Maduro's relaxing in my humidor for the last month. I picked them up after an initial binge of purchasing where I tried to acquire damn near everything rare I could find. Interestingly, my binge purchase was inspired by another member here - who initially had to tell me what "PAM" even stood for when I first came around - right before he wisely cautioned me to not get caught up chasing after over-priced sticks. He was right, of course - but what's the fun in listening to that advice?
As always with Padrons, this was a beautiful cigar and stiffer than... well... nevermind. Smelled identical to all maduro padron's I've had - which is to say - it didn't smell like horse pooey... which honestly is one of the things I like about Padron's in general.
Interestingly, I thought that the first inch of this cigar tasted exactly like the few 1926's I've smoked. That's where it stopped... and new flavors started coming out - most of them sweet in nature. You'll all think I'm crazy or making it up, but I swear I started faintly tasting a vague hint of Reeses peanut butter cups. No kidding... It was chocolate, peanut butter, and overall sugary.... These tastes weren't as strong as I'm probably indicating in writing, but were very much there (at least for me).
Aside from the first inch, I wouldn't compare this cigar to the 1926 or 1964 all that much. All three have a similar foundation - but all three also have totally different details on top in my opinion. Me - I liked the millennium a lot. Was it worth the 32 bucks I paid? Not if you have any sense of the value of money (as my father would say...) However, if you're a frivolous fellow like me and value something very unique tasting - then it is probably worth picking up a few at least.
I'm looking forward to seeing more reviews as Moki's pass makes the rounds... and thanks to Moki for inspiring me to stop hoarding a bit.
Cheers,
- Oak
