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.
Flavor profile
Sweet · Roast · Earthy · Spice
Critic ratings
Cigar Aficionado
2007
97/100
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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.
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