Padrón · 1964 Anniversary Series
New WorldAficionadosPadrón 1964 Anniversary Exclusivo Maduro
The benchmark box-pressed Padrón — a 5.5 x 50 maduro robusto with deep cocoa, coffee and a polished four-year-aged smoothness.
The short answer
The Padrón 1964 Anniversary Exclusivo Maduro is a richer, medium-to-full smoke — a Nicaragua robusto (box-pressed) with a Nicaraguan (sun-grown Maduro) wrapper. Expect cocoa, espresso, and toasted nuts. Critics rate it 94/100.
Flavor profile
Sweet · Roast · Earthy · Spice
Critic ratings
Cigar Aficionado
2011
94/100
Cigar Aficionado
2005
93/100
Scores as published by each reviewer. Casa DNC aggregates third-party ratings; we don't score cigars ourselves.
The verdict
The Padrón 1964 Anniversary Exclusivo Maduro is a richer, medium-to-full smoke from Padrón's 1964 Anniversary Series line. It's a Nicaragua (New World) robusto (box-pressed) wrapped in Nicaraguan (sun-grown Maduro) at 5.5 in × 50.
On the palate, expect cocoa, espresso, and toasted nuts, leaning sweet. Plan on roughly 60 minutes from light to nub.
It's well regarded: Cigar Aficionado rated it 94/100 in 2011. It pairs naturally with espresso, aged rum, and bourbon. If you're newer to cigars, work up to this one rather than starting here.
If you ask longtime smokers to name a "perfect" everyday premium cigar, the Padrón 1964 Anniversary Exclusivo in maduro comes up again and again. It's a 5.5 x 50 box-pressed robusto — that squared-off shape is a Padrón signature — and all the tobacco is Nicaraguan, aged a full four years before it's rolled.
What it tastes like
The maduro wrapper pushes it toward rich, dark flavors: cocoa and espresso up front, then toasted nuts, cedar, and a measured black-pepper spice on the finish. It lands at medium-full — there's real depth and body, but it's so well-balanced it never feels harsh. This is what people mean when they call a cigar "smooth." Construction is famously flawless: even burn, firm ash, perfect draw.
Who it's for
It's pitched at experienced smokers and aficionados, but its balance makes it surprisingly approachable if you've already moved past mild Connecticuts. If you're weighing the dark wrapper against a lighter one, our maduro vs Connecticut guide breaks down the difference. And because Padrón is the cigar Nicaragua is most famous for, it's a great reference point for our Cuban vs Nicaraguan comparison.
Smoke one slowly after a meal with an espresso, then log it and rate it in your humidor with the Casa DNC app so you remember exactly how it smoked.
Curious how it stacks up? See Maduro vs Connecticut wrappers.
Padrón 1964 Anniversary Exclusivo Maduro — frequently asked
- Is the Padrón 1964 Anniversary Exclusivo Maduro 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 Exclusivo Maduro?
- The Padrón 1964 Anniversary Exclusivo Maduro 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 Exclusivo Maduro taste like?
- Expect cocoa, espresso, and toasted nuts, leaning sweet. Tasting notes are a guide — your palate may pick up more or less.
- What is the Padrón 1964 Anniversary Exclusivo Maduro's rating?
- Published critic scores: Cigar Aficionado 94/100 (2011), Cigar Aficionado 93/100 (2005). Casa DNC aggregates third-party ratings and doesn't score cigars itself.
- What pairs well with the Padrón 1964 Anniversary Exclusivo Maduro?
- It pairs well with espresso, aged rum, and bourbon. 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 Exclusivo Maduro?
- Plan on about 60 minutes for the robusto (box-pressed) — longer if you smoke slowly, which keeps it cool and tasting its best.
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