Padron Anniversary 1969
Padron Anniversary 1969
Reviewer: Jeff Fuller
Date: February 6, 2025
Cigar Name: Padron Anniversary 1969
Brand: Padron - $18.99
Country of Origin: Nicaragua
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Sun-Grown
Binder: Nicaraguan
Filler: Nicaraguan
Size & Vitola: 6.5 x 52 (Toro)
Age of Cigar (if known): 5 Years
Pre-Light Experience
Appearance: A dark, oily wrapper with a slightly rough texture and few visible veins. Construction appears flawless with a well-packed roll.
🌕🌕🌕🌕🌕 (5/5 Moons)
Aroma: Rich notes of cocoa, espresso, and a slight nuttiness from the foot.
🌕🌕🌕🌕🌕 (5/5 Moons)
Cold Draw: Smooth and balanced with notes of cedar and a hint of black pepper. No detectable dark chocolate flavors. Perfect resistance with flavors of dark chocolate, cedar, and a hint of black pepper.
🌕🌕🌕🌕🌕 (5/5 Moons)
Smoking Experience
First Third: A smooth start with dominant flavors of espresso and subtle earthiness. The retrohale brings out a pleasant peppery spice. Burn is good but not perfect. A smooth start with dominant flavors of cocoa, espresso, and a subtle earthiness. The retrohale brings out a pleasant peppery spice. Burn is razor-sharp.
🌕🌕🌕🌕🌕 (5/5 Moons)
Second Third: The cigar develops more complexity with notes of aged leather, toasted nuts, and a touch of sweetness. Burn remains steady but requires occasional touch-ups. The cigar develops more complexity with notes of aged leather, toasted nuts, and a touch of sweetness reminiscent of dark molasses. The burn remains impeccable.
🌕🌕🌕🌕🌕 (5/5 Moons)
Final Third: The strength picks up, with bolder flavors of espresso, black pepper, and deep earthy tones. The smooth finish leaves a lingering nuttiness. No dark chocolate detected. The strength picks up, with bolder flavors of espresso, black pepper, and deep earthy tones. The smooth finish leaves a lingering creamy nuttiness.
🌕🌕🌕🌕🌕 (5/5 Moons)
Burn & Draw: Good but not perfect. The burn required minor corrections but did not affect overall enjoyment. Nearly perfect draw, with a slow, even burn producing long, sturdy ash.
🌕🌕🌕🌕🌕 (5/5 Moons)
Overall Impressions
Flavor Complexity: 🌕🌕🌕🌕🌕
Balance & Smoothness: 🌕🌕🌕🌕🌕
Construction & Burn: 🌕🌕🌕🌕🌕
Overall Enjoyment: 🌕🌕🌕🌕🌕
Final Score: 25 / 25 Moons
Pairing Notes: This cigar paired exceptionally well with a rich espresso and a glass of Añejo rum, enhancing its deep cocoa and nutty flavors.
Final Thoughts: A well-balanced and enjoyable smoke with a steady burn. No dark chocolate notes detected, which was a plus. A great cigar overall. A true masterpiece by Padron, the Anniversary 1969 is a must-smoke for seasoned aficionados who appreciate a bold yet refined smoking experience. Highly recommended!
Moon Cigar Club Seal of Approval: ✅ Yes
