Padrón · 1926 Serie
New WorldAficionadosPadrón 1926 Serie No. 2 Natural
The natural-wrapper 5.5 x 52 from Padrón's premium 1926 Serie — full-bodied with cedar, coffee and toasted nuts over five-year-aged tobacco.
Flavor profile
Earthy · Roast · Creamy · Spice
Critic ratings
Cigar Aficionado
2017
96/100
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The Padrón 1926 Serie No. 2 Natural is the sun-grown version of one of the line's most popular sizes — a well-balanced 5.5 x 52 box-pressed cigar. Same premium Nicaraguan tobacco aged at least five years as the maduro, with a lighter wrapper that shifts the profile toward wood and grain.
What it tastes like
It's full-bodied, but the natural wrapper keeps things drier and more classic: cedar and coffee lead, with toasted nuts, a touch of cream, and a firm pepper finish. The 52 ring gauge gives a cool, easy draw, and the blend unfolds in smooth, layered waves. Compared to the cocoa-rich maduro, this leans more tobacco-forward — and the construction is as flawless as ever.
Who it's for
For experienced smokers who want Padrón's flagship blend in a more classic expression. Taste it beside the No. 2 Maduro to see the wrapper's effect, and read maduro vs Connecticut for context.
It's a benchmark Nicaraguan smoke for the Cuban vs Nicaraguan comparison. Enjoy it with coffee or cognac, and rate it in your humidor with the Casa DNC app.
Curious how it stacks up? See Cuban vs Nicaraguan cigars.
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