Padrón · Family Reserve
New WorldAficionadosPadrón Family Reserve No. 45 Maduro
A 6 x 52 box-pressed maduro toro from Padrón's top-shelf Family Reserve — ten-year-aged tobacco delivering cocoa, espresso and dark chocolate.
The short answer
The Padrón Family Reserve No. 45 Maduro is a bold, full-bodied cigar — a Nicaragua toro (box-pressed) with a Nicaraguan (sun-grown Maduro) wrapper. Expect cocoa, espresso, and dark chocolate. Critics rate it 95/100.
Flavor profile
Sweet · Roast · Earthy
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 Family Reserve No. 45 Maduro is a bold, full-bodied cigar from Padrón's Family Reserve line. It's a Nicaragua (New World) toro (box-pressed) wrapped in Nicaraguan (sun-grown Maduro) at 6 in × 52.
On the palate, expect cocoa, espresso, and dark chocolate, leaning sweet. Plan on roughly 70 minutes from light to nub.
It's well regarded: Cigar Aficionado rated it 95/100 in 2009. It pairs naturally with espresso, aged rum, and single malt. If you're newer to cigars, work up to this one rather than starting here.
The Padrón Family Reserve sits at the very top of the Padrón range, and the No. 45 Maduro is one of its standout sizes — a 6 x 52 box-pressed toro. Family Reserve cigars are all-Nicaraguan puros built from tobacco aged a full ten years, which gives them a depth and polish that's hard to match.
What it tastes like
This is a full-bodied, luxurious smoke. The maduro wrapper delivers concentrated cocoa, espresso, and dark chocolate, with leather and oak rounding out a long, refined finish. The decade of aging shows in how seamless it is — enormous flavor with zero harshness, every note in its place. As you'd expect from Padrón at this tier, the construction is absolutely flawless.
Who it's for
This is a top-shelf, special-occasion cigar for serious aficionados. If you want the same Padrón depth at a lower price, the 1926 No. 2 Maduro is excellent. Wondering what the maduro wrapper contributes? See maduro vs Connecticut.
It's the pinnacle of Nicaraguan blending, perfect for the Cuban vs Nicaraguan comparison. Save it for a milestone, pour something special, and log it in your humidor with the Casa DNC app.
Curious how it stacks up? See Maduro vs Connecticut wrappers.
Padrón Family Reserve No. 45 Maduro — frequently asked
- Is the Padrón Family Reserve No. 45 Maduro a good cigar for beginners?
- Not as a first cigar. Full-bodied smokes are intense and high in nicotine — save it until you're comfortable with strength.
- How strong is the Padrón Family Reserve No. 45 Maduro?
- The Padrón Family Reserve No. 45 Maduro is Full-bodied — bold and high in nicotine. 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 Family Reserve No. 45 Maduro taste like?
- Expect cocoa, espresso, and dark chocolate, leaning sweet. Tasting notes are a guide — your palate may pick up more or less.
- What is the Padrón Family Reserve No. 45 Maduro'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 Family Reserve No. 45 Maduro?
- It pairs well with espresso, aged rum, and single malt. As a rule, match the drink's intensity to the cigar's full body.
- How long does it take to smoke the Padrón Family Reserve No. 45 Maduro?
- 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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