Padrón · 1964 Anniversary Series
New WorldAficionadosPadrón 1964 Anniversary "A" Natural
The natural-wrapper 8.25 x 50 'A' from Padrón's 1964 line — a long, woody journey of cedar, coffee and almond, aged four years.
The short answer
The Padrón 1964 Anniversary "A" Natural is a richer, medium-to-full smoke — a Nicaragua gran corona (box-pressed) with a Nicaraguan (sun-grown Natural) wrapper. Expect cedar, coffee, and almond. Critics rate it 95/100.
Critic ratings
Cigar Aficionado
2009
95/100
Scores as published by each reviewer. Casa DNC aggregates third-party ratings; we don't score cigars ourselves.
The verdict
The Padrón 1964 Anniversary "A" Natural is a richer, medium-to-full smoke from Padrón's 1964 Anniversary Series line. It's a Nicaragua (New World) gran corona (box-pressed) wrapped in Nicaraguan (sun-grown Natural) at 8.25 in × 50.
On the palate, expect cedar, coffee, and almond, leaning earthy. Plan on roughly 90 minutes from light to nub.
It's well regarded: Cigar Aficionado rated it 95/100 in 2009. 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 1964 Anniversary "A" in natural is the sun-grown version of the line's grand 8.25 x 50 box-pressed format. Same four-year-aged Nicaraguan tobacco as the maduro, with a lighter wrapper that leans woody and classic over such a long burn.
What it tastes like
Cedar and coffee lead, with toasted almond, a bready toastiness, and a clean pepper note carrying through. Across more than eight inches, the medium-full blend has all the room it needs to unfold in slow, distinct stages. The natural wrapper keeps it drier and more tobacco-forward than the cocoa-rich maduro — and the construction, over a cigar this size, is remarkably flawless.
Who it's for
For aficionados who want a long, meditative smoke with a refined, woody profile. Taste it against the "A" Maduro to see how the wrapper reshapes the blend, and read maduro vs Connecticut for context.
As a Nicaraguan flagship, it's a fine reference for the Cuban vs Nicaraguan comparison. Settle in with a coffee or cognac, and track the experience in your humidor with the Casa DNC app.
Curious how it stacks up? See Cuban vs Nicaraguan cigars.
Padrón 1964 Anniversary "A" Natural — frequently asked
- Is the Padrón 1964 Anniversary "A" Natural a good cigar for beginners?
- Ease into it. The fuller body can be a lot for a first-timer, so it's better once you've built up a little tolerance.
- How strong is the Padrón 1964 Anniversary "A" Natural?
- The Padrón 1964 Anniversary "A" Natural is Medium-Full-bodied. 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 1964 Anniversary "A" Natural taste like?
- Expect cedar, coffee, and almond, leaning earthy. Tasting notes are a guide — your palate may pick up more or less.
- What is the Padrón 1964 Anniversary "A" Natural's rating?
- Published critic scores: Cigar Aficionado 95/100 (2009). Casa DNC aggregates third-party ratings and doesn't score cigars itself.
- What pairs well with the Padrón 1964 Anniversary "A" Natural?
- It pairs well with coffee, cognac, and aged rum. As a rule, match the drink's intensity to the cigar's medium-full body.
- How long does it take to smoke the Padrón 1964 Anniversary "A" Natural?
- Plan on about 90 minutes for the gran corona (box-pressed) — longer if you smoke slowly, which keeps it cool and tasting its best.
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