subject: Padron 1964 Anniversary [print this page] Emersons Cigars introduced extremely limited production of cigar celebrating their 30th Anniversary that is made from the top tobacco harvested from their Nicaraguan farms.
The Padron 1964 Anniversary introduced by Emersons Cigars is the rarest and hardest to find cigar in the world. Padron family is one of the largest boutique cigar makers having a hardnosed commitment to quality. They work by limiting their cigar production each year where the Anniversary series represents the top tobacco from each years crop.
The Padron 1964 Anniversary is boxed pressed having a medium to full body with rich complex aromas. It was introduced in the year 1994 to commemorate the companies 30th year in business. The finish on these cigars is long and the unique feature of the cigar is its balance. There are a number of flavors available. The flavor changes from the moment you light it up to the moment you put it down. Counted as one of the best cigar it is smoked by those who enjoy only the finest cigars. Padron is the perfect option for everyones Humidor. Padrons 1964 Anniversary cigars are classic where it is hard to believe the blend is only fifteen years old. The 1964 was created to celebrate the Padron companys 30th Anniversary in 1994. If we talk about production then there are presently ten sizes. All of them are available in either a sun-grown natural wrapper or Maduro. The Maduro version is the most popular one.
Padron is proud of its seed-to-smoke, upright integrated operation, so the Anniversary blend is like all the rest of their cigars: an undisputed Nicaraguan Puro. The cigar is smooth, medium-bodied and flavorful. It starts up with Coffee cream and cedar. After an inch, it becomes more multifaceted, adding some sweetness and a silky aftertaste. The aroma is soft but nicely spiced, reminding a way of incense.
The mid-section is a little heavier which exhibits typical Nicaraguan acidic flavor on the sides of the tongue and back of the mouth. Cocoa notes are up front with some mild spice, keeping pace with a sweet woodsy aroma. The smoke surface is medium-bodied which remains very smooth.
The Exclusivo finishes up with a typically Maduro finale coffee and chocolate with a marvelously creamy texture. This cigar lacks the third stage bitterness making a manifestation towards the band of most ordinary cigars. It is only at the very end is where there is some bitter sweetness.