Montecristo 1935 Anniversary Nicaragua No. 2 vs Padrón 1964 Anniversary "A" Natural
How do Montecristo 1935 Anniversary Nicaragua No. 2 and Padrón 1964 Anniversary "A" Naturalstack up? Here's the head-to-head — strength, wrapper, flavor, size, and critic ratings — plus which one to reach for.
The short answer
The Montecristo 1935 Anniversary Nicaragua No. 2 and Padrón 1964 Anniversary "A" Natural sit at a similar medium-full strength, so it comes down to flavor and origin.
- Strength
- Body
- Medium-Full
- Medium-Full
- Origin
- Nicaragua
- Nicaragua
- Wrapper
- Nicaraguan
- Nicaraguan (sun-grown Natural)
- Binder
- Nicaraguan
- Nicaraguan
- Filler
- Nicaraguan
- Nicaraguan
- Vitola
- Belicoso (Torpedo)
- Gran Corona (box-pressed)
- Size
- 6.1 in × 52
- 8.25 in × 50
- Rating
- —
- 95/100 · 2009
- Flavor
- WoodCoffeeCinnamonEarthSweet tobacco
- CedarCoffeeAlmondToastPepper
The verdict
- Strength
- Both land at Medium-Full — a similar body either way.
- Critic scores
- Padrón 1964 Anniversary "A" Natural carries the published pedigree (95 points from the critics).
Both are worth knowing — the "better" cigar is the one that fits your taste and the moment.
Choose Montecristo 1935 Anniversary Nicaragua No. 2 if
earthy notes appeal to you.
See Montecristo 1935 Anniversary Nicaragua No. 2 →Choose Padrón 1964 Anniversary "A" Natural if
earthy notes appeal to you.
See Padrón 1964 Anniversary "A" Natural →Montecristo 1935 Anniversary Nicaragua No. 2 vs Padrón 1964 Anniversary "A" Natural — FAQ
- Is the Montecristo 1935 Anniversary Nicaragua No. 2 or the Padrón 1964 Anniversary "A" Natural better for beginners?
- They're a similar medium-full strength, so neither is clearly easier — choose by flavor. The Montecristo 1935 Anniversary Nicaragua No. 2 brings wood and coffee, the Padrón 1964 Anniversary "A" Natural cedar and coffee.
- What's the difference between the Montecristo 1935 Anniversary Nicaragua No. 2 and the Padrón 1964 Anniversary "A" Natural?
- The Montecristo 1935 Anniversary Nicaragua No. 2 is a medium-full Nicaragua cigar with a Nicaraguan wrapper; the Padrón 1964 Anniversary "A" Natural is a medium-full Nicaragua cigar with a Nicaraguan (sun-grown Natural) wrapper.
- Which is rated higher, the Montecristo 1935 Anniversary Nicaragua No. 2 or the Padrón 1964 Anniversary "A" Natural?
- Montecristo 1935 Anniversary Nicaragua No. 2: no published critic score yet. Padrón 1964 Anniversary "A" Natural: Cigar Aficionado 95/100.