Padrón · 1964 Anniversary Series
New WorldAficionadosPadrón 1964 Anniversary Diplomático Natural
The natural-wrapper 7 x 50 churchill from Padrón's 1964 line — cedar, coffee and almond over four-year-aged Nicaraguan tobacco.
The short answer
The Padrón 1964 Anniversary Diplomático Natural is a richer, medium-to-full smoke — a Nicaragua churchill (box-pressed) with a Nicaraguan (sun-grown Natural) wrapper. Expect cedar, coffee, and almond. Critics rate it 94/100.
Critic ratings
Cigar Aficionado
2013
94/100
Scores as published by each reviewer. Casa DNC aggregates third-party ratings; we don't score cigars ourselves.
The verdict
The Padrón 1964 Anniversary Diplomático Natural is a richer, medium-to-full smoke from Padrón's 1964 Anniversary Series line. It's a Nicaragua (New World) churchill (box-pressed) wrapped in Nicaraguan (sun-grown Natural) at 7 in × 50.
On the palate, expect cedar, coffee, and almond, leaning earthy. Plan on roughly 80 minutes from light to nub.
It's well regarded: Cigar Aficionado rated it 94/100 in 2013. 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 Diplomático in natural is the sun-grown version of the line's elegant 7 x 50 box-pressed churchill. Same four-year-aged Nicaraguan tobacco as the maduro, with a lighter wrapper that brings out a woodier, more classic profile.
What it tastes like
Cedar and coffee lead, with toasted almond, a little cream, and a clean pepper note threading through. The long churchill format lets the medium-full blend stretch out and reveal its subtleties over a relaxed hour. It's drier and more tobacco-forward than the cocoa-heavy maduro, but every bit as smooth and beautifully constructed — Padrón's burn and draw are reliably perfect.
Who it's for
For smokers who love a long churchill and prefer a refined, woody profile to a sweet, dark one. Compare it to the Diplomático Maduro to see how much the wrapper changes things, and read maduro vs Connecticut for the background.
It's a great Nicaraguan benchmark for the Cuban vs Nicaraguan comparison. Enjoy it with coffee, and rate it in your humidor using the Casa DNC app.
Curious how it stacks up? See Cuban vs Nicaraguan cigars.
Padrón 1964 Anniversary Diplomático Natural — frequently asked
- Is the Padrón 1964 Anniversary Diplomático 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 Diplomático Natural?
- The Padrón 1964 Anniversary Diplomático 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 Diplomático 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 Diplomático Natural's rating?
- Published critic scores: Cigar Aficionado 94/100 (2013). Casa DNC aggregates third-party ratings and doesn't score cigars itself.
- What pairs well with the Padrón 1964 Anniversary Diplomático 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 Diplomático Natural?
- Plan on about 80 minutes for the churchill (box-pressed) — longer if you smoke slowly, which keeps it cool and tasting its best.
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