Padrón · Thousand Series
New WorldEverydayPadrón 4000 Maduro
A 6.5 x 54 maduro toro from Padrón's everyday Thousand Series — cocoa, coffee and earth at a fair price, with the brand's signature construction.
The short answer
The Padrón 4000 Maduro is a richer, medium-to-full smoke — a Nicaragua toro with a Nicaraguan (sun-grown Maduro) wrapper. Expect cocoa, coffee, and earth.
The verdict
The Padrón 4000 Maduro is a richer, medium-to-full smoke from Padrón's Thousand Series line. It's a Nicaragua (New World) toro wrapped in Nicaraguan (sun-grown Maduro) at 6.5 in × 54.
On the palate, expect cocoa, coffee, and earth, leaning sweet. Plan on roughly 80 minutes from light to nub.
It pairs naturally with coffee, aged rum, and porter. If you're newer to cigars, work up to this one rather than starting here.
The Padrón 4000 is one of the most popular cigars in the Thousand Series — Padrón's entry-level line and, for many smokers, their first taste of the brand. Unlike the box-pressed Anniversary lines, the Thousand Series is a traditional round cigar. It's still an all-Nicaraguan puro, aged a minimum of two-and-a-half years, and it punches well above its price.
What it tastes like
This 6.5 x 54 maduro toro is medium-full and richly flavored: cocoa and coffee lead, with an earthy core, cedar, and a steady pepper note. It's not as polished or as powerful as the 1926 or Family Reserve lines, but it delivers the core Padrón character — balanced, smooth, and impeccably constructed — for a fraction of the price.
Who it's for
This is a fantastic everyday cigar and a great introduction to Padrón. If you fall for it, the 1964 Imperial Maduro is the next step up in the same shape. New to maduro wrappers? See maduro vs Connecticut.
It's a budget-friendly way into Nicaraguan cigars, perfect for the Cuban vs Nicaraguan comparison. Pair it with a coffee or a porter, and log it in your humidor with the Casa DNC app.
Curious how it stacks up? See Maduro vs Connecticut wrappers.
Padrón 4000 Maduro — frequently asked
- Is the Padrón 4000 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 4000 Maduro?
- The Padrón 4000 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 4000 Maduro taste like?
- Expect cocoa, coffee, and earth, leaning sweet. Tasting notes are a guide — your palate may pick up more or less.
- What pairs well with the Padrón 4000 Maduro?
- It pairs well with coffee, aged rum, and porter. As a rule, match the drink's intensity to the cigar's medium-full body.
- How long does it take to smoke the Padrón 4000 Maduro?
- Plan on about 80 minutes for the toro — longer if you smoke slowly, which keeps it cool and tasting its best.
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