Reviews
Date Added: Sunday 11 October, 2026
Tin note is quite strong, almost of alcohol, but rich and pleasant nonetheless. This was hard to keep lit initially, so I left my pipe and came back to it an hour later, which was probably too long as it then burned a tad too fast! Lots of smoke, and the room note was excellent, definitely strong hints of toffee and caramel, which made this a warm, cosy smoke. Unfortunately I do seem to get tongue bite when it comes to Kopp tobacco, of which rattrays is a part of, but I did still enjoy this. I knocked a star off for the bite, despite it more likely being due to my mouth chemistry, so if you're a Kopp lover, add that star back on.
Date Added: Sunday 11 October, 2026
Bought as a mistake thinking I ordered a siglo no2.
Nice little cigar, slightly sweet at times with a nutty finish, burned excellently, though the draw was a little bit tight.
Very pleasant smell in the room and through the exhale of the nose.
Aftertaste slightly resembling rum.
Would I buy again? For the price I feel it’s up there and you could just spend the extra £7 for the siglo. But for a quick on the go smoke that’s quality, I’d reccomend the exquisito. So yes I’d buy again but only if others were out of stock.
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Date Added: Sunday 11 October, 2026
Received as a premium mystery cigar
It’s rare that I get complimented on the scent of the smoke coming from one of my cigars yet this garnered praise from two separate friends!
Fantastic construction throughout requiring no relights or touch ups, so I was able to simply sit back and enjoy the cigar for all of an hour, and was enjoyable from first light until finished at the nub. Great recommendation from Cgars
Date Added: Sunday 11 October, 2026
My introduction to Padron has left a strong impression.
As others have stated in their reviews, the draw on this seems to be rather looser than what I’m used to so it may be the cause for a lot of people reporting the cigar leaving them lightheaded, as I also came away feeling the same. Taking heavier hits of nicotine than usual per draw naturally leads to this outcome.
That being said, what an experience. A smooth, aromatic flavour throughout, enjoyed outside in the rare October sun was the perfect way to spend a lazy Sunday afternoon. The Padron 2000 is everything cigars should be. I cannot wait to explore from the range
Date Added: Sunday 11 October, 2026
This one came in a sampler alongside some Gurkha cigars and, having seen several positive reviews, I was keen to see what all the fuss was about.
Flavour wise, I can understand the praise. It started beautifully smooth and was developing into a very enjoyable little smoke. I gave it my usual V cut and for the first half the draw was good, the flavour was pleasant and everything seemed to be heading in the right direction.
Unfortunately, I think I simply got unlucky with the construction. The body of the cigar felt reasonably soft, but the mouthpiece end was unusually hard. As the smoke progressed the draw became increasingly restricted until it was eventually far too tight to enjoy properly.
I ended up having to use a straight cut further down than I would normally like in order to remove the harder section. That immediately improved the draw, but by then the wrapper began to unravel and the cigar was fighting a losing battle.
It was a shame because underneath the construction issue there was clearly a very decent cigar trying to get out.
I am not going to judge it too
Date Added: Saturday 10 October, 2026
This little cigar was a very pleasant surprise.
I gave it a V cut and the draw was excellent, with just the right amount of resistance. It started off beautifully creamy and smooth, then gradually developed more peppery notes as it burned down, giving it far more character than I was expecting from something this size.
It actually came in a pack alongside some much larger Gurkha cigars, so if I am being honest, I was not expecting this to be one of the standouts. It rather quietly proved me wrong.
Good construction, lovely progression of flavour and a draw that behaved itself throughout. Sometimes the little ones sneak up on you.
I will absolutely be smoking this again soon.
