Padron 2000 Robusto Maduro Cigar - Box of 26

I was looking forward to this cigar. The wrapper however vas very rough, almost like a rough grit sandpaper. I punched the cap but the remainder of it soon came away on my lip but this didnt affect the wrapper and there was no unravelling. Lit well, was spicy to start which mellowed to a light pepper, earthy and woody. 2/3rds in, it started to develop flavour of roast coffee and toast with a slight sweetness and it was quite nice but a little too late to enjoy on the final 3rd. The ash held well and held a razor sharp burn all the way to the end. It was also a very smooth, smoky cigar. For the price I can get a similar cigar for a few extra quid which gives me the flavour throughout the cigar that this one only gave me in the final third. I would give it a low rating but I cant fault its construction or burn. Just because its not to my tastes, it might be someone elses and to be fair, its not a bad price for a robusto.

In my limited experience this was the best cigar Ive smoked. Complex flavours that are different with every puff and keep getting better. Lots of delicious smoke and the ash looks nice and even all the way down. Very hard to let it go out but its quite rich for me so I had to have a break from it. All in all a relaxing good hour sitting in the garden with this one.

superb cigar, so much so I got a box. chocolate and coffee flavours, not too much strength for a beginner but a full flavoured cigar, slight sweetness in the back and plumes of smoke. The draw is amazing. I single cap which ive found is best either just peeled off or punched. highly recommended

Padron haven't let me down yet, and while some of their range are pricey enough to qualify as 'special occasion cigars' this one represents incredible value for money and is affordable enough to be an everyday smoke. It looks great, has excellent construction, razor sharp burn and bags of flavourful, cool, creamy smoke. I would definitely recommend using a punch on this as the draw could seem a little loose to some if you use a cutter, and in my personal experience I find Padron cigars benefit from a couple of days dry boxing. For the price I can't give this cigar anything other than 5 stars.

A very dark wrapper indeed which a rich coacoa aroma with a touch of hay. As it has a single cap I decided to use a punch to cut it. Before lighting I took a draw and was worried because there was no resitance at all and upon lighting this was also the case, it felt like a complete wind tunnel... BUT after letting it settle and taking it slowly it got better and better. Initially the burn was a bit wonky but quickly evened out and became almost razor sharp. Rich taste of earth and coffee with some pepper on the pallette to begin with, as it burns down the pepper goes and it becomes creamier and more of a milk chocolate taste. The ash holds on for well over half the cigar not wanting to drop. Over all a very nice smoke and I would be happy to buy again!