Padrón · 1964 Anniversary Series
New WorldAficionadosPadrón 1964 Anniversary Imperial Natural
The natural-wrapper 6 x 54 toro from Padrón's 1964 line — cedar, coffee and toasted almond, four-year-aged and flawlessly built.
The short answer
The Padrón 1964 Anniversary Imperial Natural is a richer, medium-to-full smoke — a Nicaragua toro (box-pressed) with a Nicaraguan (sun-grown Natural) wrapper. Expect cedar, coffee, and almond. Critics rate it 93/100.
Critic ratings
Cigar Aficionado
2003
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 Imperial Natural is a richer, medium-to-full smoke from Padrón's 1964 Anniversary Series line. It's a Nicaragua (New World) toro (box-pressed) wrapped in Nicaraguan (sun-grown Natural) at 6 in × 54.
On the palate, expect cedar, coffee, and almond, leaning earthy. Plan on roughly 70 minutes from light to nub.
It's well regarded: Cigar Aficionado rated it 93/100 in 2003. 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 Imperial in natural is the sun-grown counterpart to the maduro toro — same 6 x 54 box-pressed shape, same all-Nicaraguan tobacco aged four years, but a lighter wrapper that shifts the flavor toward wood and toast.
What it tastes like
Expect cedar and coffee leading the way, with toasted almond, a bready toastiness, and a clean pepper finish. It's medium-full and substantial, but the natural wrapper keeps things a little drier and more classic than the cocoa-rich maduro. The 54 ring gauge means a cool, easy draw and a long, even burn — Padrón's construction is the stuff of legend.
Who it's for
This is for smokers who prefer a tobacco-forward profile over a sweet, dark one, and who want more than a robusto's worth of smoke. Try it next to the Imperial Maduro to taste exactly what the wrapper does, and see our maduro vs Connecticut explainer for the why.
It's a perfect reference cigar for the Cuban vs Nicaraguan comparison. Enjoy it with coffee or a cognac, and keep notes on it in your humidor with the Casa DNC app.
Curious how it stacks up? See Cuban vs Nicaraguan cigars.
Padrón 1964 Anniversary Imperial Natural — frequently asked
- Is the Padrón 1964 Anniversary Imperial 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 Imperial Natural?
- The Padrón 1964 Anniversary Imperial 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 Imperial 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 Imperial Natural's rating?
- Published critic scores: Cigar Aficionado 93/100 (2003). Casa DNC aggregates third-party ratings and doesn't score cigars itself.
- What pairs well with the Padrón 1964 Anniversary Imperial 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 Imperial Natural?
- Plan on about 70 minutes for the toro (box-pressed) — longer if you smoke slowly, which keeps it cool and tasting its best.
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