Padrón · 1926 Serie
New WorldAficionadosPadrón 1926 Serie No. 9 Natural
The natural-wrapper 5.25 x 56 from Padrón's premium 1926 Serie — full-bodied with cedar, coffee, toasted nuts and a touch of caramel.
The short answer
The Padrón 1926 Serie No. 9 Natural is a bold, full-bodied cigar — a Nicaragua robusto gordo (box-pressed) with a Nicaraguan (sun-grown Natural) wrapper. Expect cedar, coffee, and toasted nuts. Critics rate it 97/100.
Flavor profile
Earthy · Roast · Sweet · 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 Natural 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 Natural) at 5.25 in × 56.
On the palate, expect cedar, coffee, and toasted nuts, leaning earthy. 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 coffee, cognac, and aged rum. If you're newer to cigars, work up to this one rather than starting here.
The Padrón 1926 Serie No. 9 Natural is the sun-grown counterpart to one of the most celebrated cigars in the brand's history (the maduro version won Cigar of the Year in 2007). Same 5.25 x 56 box-pressed format, same top-shelf Nicaraguan tobacco aged at least five years.
What it tastes like
Even with the lighter wrapper, this is a full-bodied cigar. The natural shows cedar and coffee up front, with toasted nuts, a hint of caramel sweetness, and a firm pepper finish. It's a touch drier and more wood-driven than the cocoa-rich maduro, but no less complex or powerful. As with everything Padrón, the balance is remarkable for the strength, and the construction is flawless.
Who it's for
For experienced smokers who want Padrón's flagship blend in a more classic, tobacco-forward expression. Taste it beside the No. 9 Maduro to feel the difference the wrapper makes, and see maduro vs Connecticut for the why. If you're not ready for full strength, our cigar strength guide can point you somewhere milder first.
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.
Padrón 1926 Serie No. 9 Natural — frequently asked
- Is the Padrón 1926 Serie No. 9 Natural 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 Natural?
- The Padrón 1926 Serie No. 9 Natural 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 Natural taste like?
- Expect cedar, coffee, and toasted nuts, leaning earthy. Tasting notes are a guide — your palate may pick up more or less.
- What is the Padrón 1926 Serie No. 9 Natural'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 Natural?
- It pairs well with coffee, cognac, and aged rum. 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 Natural?
- 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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