Padrón Family Reserve No. 45 Maduro
The Padrón Family Reserve No. 45 is a medal of honor chronicling the family's brilliant history, created to celebrate the brand's 45th anniversary (1964-2009). The rarity of this Maduro version lies in its blend, which utilizes extremely limited 10-year-aged Nicaraguan wrapper leaves from the family's private tobacco reserves. The deep, dark-chocolate-like Maduro wrapper has undergone a decade of natural aging, imbuing the cigar with unparalleled balance and complexity. Due to the non-renewable nature of these extra-aged leaves, the No. 45 maintains an extremely low annual production, representing not only the ultimate interplay of strength and elegance but also an unmissable "vintage-grade" epic masterpiece for collectors worldwide.
【Technical Specifications】- Size: 6 × 52 (Toro / Box-Pressed)
- Origin: Nicaragua (Tabacos Padrón)
- Wrapper: Nicaraguan Maduro (10-Year Aged)
- Binder: Nicaraguan (10-Year Aged)
- Filler: Nicaraguan (10-Year Aged)
- Packaging: 10-count decorative wooden box
【Authoritative Scores & Professional Reviews】
- Cigar Aficionado (CA): 95 points. Awarded #1 Cigar of the Year 2009. The committee praised it as: "A masterpiece filled with rich cocoa, leather, and spice, its smoothness exceeded everyone's perception of powerful Nicaraguan cigars."
【Tasting Notes: A Decade-Aged Deep Symphony】
First Third: Upon lighting, deep dark chocolate and espresso aromas burst forth. The 10-year-aged tobacco completely eliminates impurities, presenting an extremely dense smoke texture, accompanied by Padrón's signature toasted nuts and subtle brown sugar sweetness, revealing breathtaking complexity right from the start.
Middle Third: Entering the middle third, the flavors evolve into complex layers of rich aged leather, dark spices, and dried fruits. The natural oiliness of the Maduro wrapper leaves a delicate sweetness on the tongue, presenting a medium-plus strength, yet with a balance controlled as smooth as silk.
Final Third: Towards the end of the tasting, the aromas shift to deep cedar, roasted cocoa, and warm earthy notes. Even when smoked down to the nub, due to the decade-long aging, the smoke remains incredibly smooth and clean, devoid of any harshness, with a remarkably persistent nutty finish.
【Product Highlights】
- #1 Cigar in the World 2009: As a meritorious work that secured the Padrón family's continued championship, it holds an unshakeable position in cigar history.
- 10-Year Ultra-Long Aged Reserve: Utilizes the family's most precious vintage leaves; every puff is the essence of flavor distilled over a decade.
- CA 95-Point Hardcore Honor: Consistently ranks high in the world's most credible blind tastings, a true benchmark for high scores.
- Ultimate Box-Pressed Craftsmanship: The classic box-pressed construction is not only aesthetically pleasing but also enhances the tasting experience by optimizing airflow for a more focused and rich flavor.
The Padrón Family Reserve No. 45 Maduro is a sensory baptism of glory and time. With its deep, inky presence, it defines what a "family reserve" truly is, offering you an unparalleled, historically rich, and irreplicable peak tasting experience for every decisive moment of victory.