Padrón · 1926 Serie
New WorldAficionadosPadrón 1926 Serie 80 Years Maduro
Padrón's 6.75 x 54 box-pressed perfecto made for José Padrón's 80th birthday — full-bodied cocoa, coffee and orange peel. CA's #2 cigar of 2008.
The short answer
The Padrón 1926 Serie 80 Years Maduro is a bold, full-bodied cigar — a Nicaragua perfecto (box-pressed) with a Nicaraguan (sun-grown Maduro) wrapper. Expect cocoa, coffee, and toasted nuts. Critics rate it 96/100.
Flavor profile
Sweet · Roast · Fruity · Earthy
Critic ratings
Cigar Aficionado
2008
96/100
Scores as published by each reviewer. Casa DNC aggregates third-party ratings; we don't score cigars ourselves.
The verdict
The Padrón 1926 Serie 80 Years Maduro is a bold, full-bodied cigar from Padrón's 1926 Serie line. It's a Nicaragua (New World) perfecto (box-pressed) wrapped in Nicaraguan (sun-grown Maduro) at 6.75 in × 54.
On the palate, expect cocoa, coffee, and toasted nuts, leaning sweet. Plan on roughly 80 minutes from light to nub.
It's well regarded: Cigar Aficionado rated it 96/100 in 2008. It pairs naturally with espresso, aged rum, and single malt. If you're newer to cigars, work up to this one rather than starting here.
The Padrón 1926 Serie 80 Years Maduro (often listed as the No. 80) was created to mark the 80th birthday of company founder José O. Padrón. It's a 6.75 x 54 box-pressed perfecto built from some of the company's oldest leaves, aged at least five years, and it was Cigar Aficionado's #2 Cigar of the Year in 2008 with a 96-point rating.
What it tastes like
This is a full-bodied cigar with serious pedigree. The maduro wrapper layers cocoa, coffee, and toasted nuts, with a distinctive note of orange peel, leather, and a little spice on the finish. Because so few are made each day — by a single buncher and roller — the construction and consistency are extraordinary. Despite the strength, it's complex and elegant rather than punishing, which is exactly the Padrón magic.
Who it's for
This is a special-occasion cigar for dedicated aficionados. If you want the same blend in an everyday size, the No. 9 Maduro is a fine choice. New to dark wrappers? See maduro vs Connecticut, and if full strength is new territory, our cigar strength guide will help.
It's a pinnacle Nicaraguan smoke for the Cuban vs Nicaraguan comparison. Save it for something worth celebrating, pour a single malt, and log it in your humidor with the Casa DNC app.
Curious how it stacks up? See Maduro vs Connecticut wrappers.
Padrón 1926 Serie 80 Years Maduro — frequently asked
- Is the Padrón 1926 Serie 80 Years Maduro a good cigar for beginners?
- Not as a first cigar. Full-bodied smokes are intense and high in nicotine — save it until you're comfortable with strength.
- How strong is the Padrón 1926 Serie 80 Years Maduro?
- The Padrón 1926 Serie 80 Years Maduro is Full-bodied — bold and high in nicotine. Strength is about body and nicotine rather than flavor, so eat something first and take it slow if you're sensitive.
- What does the Padrón 1926 Serie 80 Years Maduro taste like?
- Expect cocoa, coffee, and toasted nuts, leaning sweet. Tasting notes are a guide — your palate may pick up more or less.
- What is the Padrón 1926 Serie 80 Years Maduro's rating?
- Published critic scores: Cigar Aficionado 96/100 (2008). Casa DNC aggregates third-party ratings and doesn't score cigars itself.
- What pairs well with the Padrón 1926 Serie 80 Years Maduro?
- It pairs well with espresso, aged rum, and single malt. As a rule, match the drink's intensity to the cigar's full body.
- How long does it take to smoke the Padrón 1926 Serie 80 Years Maduro?
- Plan on about 80 minutes for the perfecto (box-pressed) — longer if you smoke slowly, which keeps it cool and tasting its best.
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