Padron Black PB97 Maduro Torpedo (6 3/4 x 54) Cigar
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Padrón Cigars has been among the most respected names in premium handmade cigars since José Orlando Padrón founded the company in 1964. The Padrón Black is a rare, ultra-premium branch of the family's portfolio whose numbered releases mark the birthdays of the late founder — the PB97 corresponds to what would have been his 97th birthday. Unveiled at the 2023 PCA Convention & Trade Show, it was a one-and-done limited edition offered only to retailers who attended and ordered at the show.
A Nicaraguan Maduro wrapper over Nicaraguan binder and filler, making this a true Nicaraguan puro built from specially selected, extensively aged Padrón tobacco. Jorge Padrón has described the Black blend as sitting between the Serie 1926 and the Family Reserve in fullness, closer to the Family Reserve. Hand-rolled long filler in a 6 3/4 x 54 Torpedo and packed in boxes of 10.
Classic Padrón character in a darker key: mocha, cocoa and deep earth lead, with a raisin-like sweetness underneath. A pronounced black and white pepper retrohale shows early before the profile settles into dark chocolate, oak and cream, with a subtle black licorice sweetness on the finish.
Pair with barrel-aged bourbon, dark rum or a Turkish coffee; toasted hazelnuts and cherry cordials also play well against the maduro sweetness.
A collector's piece rather than an everyday smoke — save it for an unhurried evening or a milestone occasion worthy of a tribute cigar.
