A pleasant shopping experience begins with praising Pandacigar for limiting the purchase of this cigar, allowing more friends to enjoy this cigar.
This cigar burns for approximately 20 to 30 minutes, allowing me to enjoy the pepper and cinnamon scents characteristic of the Don Pepin within a relatively short period of time.
Overall smoking experience: Unlike many other brands of small cigars, this cigar has a rich and pure smoke, with its distinctive pepper aroma providing me with a great sense of satisfaction in a short period of time. At the middle stage of combustion, there is a distinct cinnamon aroma and a slight leather scent. The overall performance is quite good.
Product Summary
The Padrón 1964 Anniversary A Natural, known for its extra-long Double Corona gauge of 8 1/4 x 50, is the most imposing of the anniversary series. The Natural wrapper imparts vibrant layers of cedar, nuts, and coffee, showcasing an epic rhythm and expansive finish.
Main specifications
Size: 8 1/4 × 50 (Double Corona)
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Sun Grown Natural
Binder: Nicaragua
Filler: Nicaragua
Flavor characteristics
The top notes of cedar and nuts open briskly; the middle notes of coffee and spices progress in complexity; the tail notes of cocoa and leather conclude calmly, with a lingering aftertaste.
Origin and wrapper information
Handcrafted by a family-run workshop in Padrón, Nicaragua, this natural wrapper is fresh and transparent, while the Double Corona format offers a rich, layered, and long-lasting finish.
Reasons for recommendation
Cigar Aficionado scored A Natural a 94 points in 2014, calling it "magnificent, like a slowly unfolding epic." Halfwheel described its burn as "smooth and long, like a river," with dense, lingering smoke and a natural, deep, layered, and rich flavor. Its overall flavor is anchored by cedar and coffee, while nuts and cocoa add warmth, and a leather finish imparts depth and power. Critics have hailed it as the "epic chapter" of the anniversary series, not only the longest version but also a symbol of Padrón's ultimate mastery of craftsmanship. Whether for a long, immersive tasting or as a highlight of a collection, A Natural is an unavoidable milestone.