Padrón · 1926 Serie
New WorldAficionadosPadrón 1926 Serie No. 9 Maduro
A 5.25 x 56 box-pressed maduro from Padrón's top-tier 1926 Serie — rich cocoa, espresso and leather. Cigar Aficionado's 2007 Cigar of the Year.
The short answer
The Padrón 1926 Serie No. 9 Maduro is a bold, full-bodied cigar — a Nicaragua robusto gordo (box-pressed) with a Nicaraguan (sun-grown Maduro) wrapper. Expect cocoa, espresso, and dark chocolate. Critics rate it 97/100.
Flavor profile
Sweet · Roast · Earthy · Spice
Critic ratings
Cigar Aficionado
2007
97/100
Scores as published by each reviewer. Casa DNC aggregates third-party ratings; we don't score cigars ourselves.
The verdict
The Padrón 1926 Serie No. 9 Maduro is a bold, full-bodied cigar from Padrón's 1926 Serie line. It's a Nicaragua (New World) robusto gordo (box-pressed) wrapped in Nicaraguan (sun-grown Maduro) at 5.25 in × 56.
On the palate, expect cocoa, espresso, and dark chocolate, leaning sweet. Plan on roughly 65 minutes from light to nub.
It's well regarded: Cigar Aficionado rated it 97/100 in 2007. It pairs naturally with espresso, aged rum, and bourbon. If you're newer to cigars, work up to this one rather than starting here.
The Padrón 1926 Serie No. 9 Maduro is one of the most decorated cigars Padrón has ever made — it was named Cigar Aficionado's Cigar of the Year in 2007. The 1926 Serie sits above the 1964 line: a Nicaraguan puro built from older tobaccos aged at least five years, and it shows.
What it tastes like
This 5.25 x 56 box-pressed cigar is full-bodied and decadent. The maduro wrapper delivers waves of cocoa, espresso, and dark chocolate, layered with leather and a confident pepper spice. It's richer and more powerful than the 1964 line, but it carries that strength with the same uncanny Padrón smoothness — never rough, never one-dimensional. Construction is, as you'd expect, perfect.
Who it's for
This is a cigar for experienced smokers and aficionados who want a flagship, special-occasion smoke. If you're new to the brand, the 1964 Exclusivo Maduro is a gentler entry point. Want to know why the maduro wrapper tastes so dark and sweet? See maduro vs Connecticut.
As the gold standard of Nicaraguan cigars, it's a perfect anchor for our Cuban vs Nicaraguan comparison. Pair it with an espresso or bourbon after a meal, and log this one in your humidor with the Casa DNC app — it's worth remembering.
Curious how it stacks up? See Maduro vs Connecticut wrappers.
Padrón 1926 Serie No. 9 Maduro — frequently asked
- Is the Padrón 1926 Serie No. 9 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 No. 9 Maduro?
- The Padrón 1926 Serie No. 9 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 No. 9 Maduro taste like?
- Expect cocoa, espresso, and dark chocolate, leaning sweet. Tasting notes are a guide — your palate may pick up more or less.
- What is the Padrón 1926 Serie No. 9 Maduro's rating?
- Published critic scores: Cigar Aficionado 97/100 (2007). Casa DNC aggregates third-party ratings and doesn't score cigars itself.
- What pairs well with the Padrón 1926 Serie No. 9 Maduro?
- It pairs well with espresso, aged rum, and bourbon. 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 No. 9 Maduro?
- Plan on about 65 minutes for the robusto gordo (box-pressed) — longer if you smoke slowly, which keeps it cool and tasting its best.
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