Number 7 - Padron 3000
Purchased from local B&M, roughly $6
Appearance and Presentation of Cigar: Excellent
Wrapper color and Packaging: Maduro color, Excellent packaging
Lighting and Burning Properties: Excellent toast, Medium burn
Even initial light, even burn, burn fast or slow: Even initial light, very slightly even burn, medium burn
Draw: Very light, almost too easy to draw
Taste: Excellent
I wanted to introduce my good friend Johnny Walker to my new found acquaintance Padron 3000. It was a hard but good week for me, and after 2 back to back bad smokes, it was time to see if there was redemption somewhere in this crazy world.
First Third
The initial draw felt quite harsh but it finished quite creamy; something very unexpected. As I was working my way through, I did feel my throat beginning to scratch and after my last review, I became quite hesitant. As I got down though, it stayed very smooth indeed. A little note, I have not tried many cigars, but of the Maduro’s I have tried, I didn’t like, and of the full body flavored cigars I’ve tried, I did not enjoy either. It was a fairly full body flavor, but it had a smooth creaminess that I thoroughly enjoyed. As I was near the first third, a subtle leathery and cedar flavor crept into my pallet.
Second Third
The full body disappeared at this point and it became more of my usually liking, no where near mild, but no where near full body; just right as Goldie Locks would say. As I went further, a good butter taste enthralled my sense as I took my draws. The faint leather I sensed in the first third all but disappeared into a nutty taste. The nicotine started to really get strong though and I was beginning to get light headed.
Last Third and Finish
It started out with the second third, but after a few draws, the full body returned with a vengeance. I tasted a good bit of leather, but also a tang of a good lemonade. As I approached my final draw, all the previous taste disappeared, and I felt mint in my mouth.
Final Thoughts
I greatly enjoyed this cigar. As I said earlier, I am not a fan of full body cigars, but this definitely was a good cigar. The draw was a bit too easy, but this was such a minor and miniscule flaw (since I prefer something with a medium draw) that it was the only thing I could say was wrong with it. A nice rich and complex cigar indeed, and I certainly will be purchasing more of these.
Purchased from local B&M, roughly $6
Appearance and Presentation of Cigar: Excellent
Wrapper color and Packaging: Maduro color, Excellent packaging
Lighting and Burning Properties: Excellent toast, Medium burn
Even initial light, even burn, burn fast or slow: Even initial light, very slightly even burn, medium burn
Draw: Very light, almost too easy to draw
Taste: Excellent
I wanted to introduce my good friend Johnny Walker to my new found acquaintance Padron 3000. It was a hard but good week for me, and after 2 back to back bad smokes, it was time to see if there was redemption somewhere in this crazy world.
First Third
The initial draw felt quite harsh but it finished quite creamy; something very unexpected. As I was working my way through, I did feel my throat beginning to scratch and after my last review, I became quite hesitant. As I got down though, it stayed very smooth indeed. A little note, I have not tried many cigars, but of the Maduro’s I have tried, I didn’t like, and of the full body flavored cigars I’ve tried, I did not enjoy either. It was a fairly full body flavor, but it had a smooth creaminess that I thoroughly enjoyed. As I was near the first third, a subtle leathery and cedar flavor crept into my pallet.
Second Third
The full body disappeared at this point and it became more of my usually liking, no where near mild, but no where near full body; just right as Goldie Locks would say. As I went further, a good butter taste enthralled my sense as I took my draws. The faint leather I sensed in the first third all but disappeared into a nutty taste. The nicotine started to really get strong though and I was beginning to get light headed.
Last Third and Finish
It started out with the second third, but after a few draws, the full body returned with a vengeance. I tasted a good bit of leather, but also a tang of a good lemonade. As I approached my final draw, all the previous taste disappeared, and I felt mint in my mouth.
Final Thoughts
I greatly enjoyed this cigar. As I said earlier, I am not a fan of full body cigars, but this definitely was a good cigar. The draw was a bit too easy, but this was such a minor and miniscule flaw (since I prefer something with a medium draw) that it was the only thing I could say was wrong with it. A nice rich and complex cigar indeed, and I certainly will be purchasing more of these.