Montecristo Nicaragua Toro vs Padrón 1964 Anniversary "A" Natural
How do Montecristo Nicaragua Toro 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 Nicaragua Toro 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
- Toro
- Gran Corona (box-pressed)
- Size
- 6 in × 54
- 8.25 in × 50
- Rating
- —
- 95/100 · 2009
- Flavor
- EarthSweet spiceCharred cedarBlack pepperCocoa
- 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 Padrón 1964 Anniversary "A" Natural if
earthy notes appeal to you.
See Padrón 1964 Anniversary "A" Natural →Montecristo Nicaragua Toro vs Padrón 1964 Anniversary "A" Natural — FAQ
- Is the Montecristo Nicaragua Toro 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 Nicaragua Toro brings earth and sweet spice, the Padrón 1964 Anniversary "A" Natural cedar and coffee.
- What's the difference between the Montecristo Nicaragua Toro and the Padrón 1964 Anniversary "A" Natural?
- The Montecristo Nicaragua Toro 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 Nicaragua Toro or the Padrón 1964 Anniversary "A" Natural?
- Montecristo Nicaragua Toro: no published critic score yet. Padrón 1964 Anniversary "A" Natural: Cigar Aficionado 95/100.