| n: 1964 Anniversary Exclusivo Maduro(544) | | | | its enduring value, the 1964 Anniversary comes |
| Origin: NicaraguaFormat : Torpedo (6 x 52) | | | | dressed in a double band in which the trademark |
| Wrapper : Nicaraguan MaduroBinder : Nicaragua | | | | band overlaps a control band that bears a serial |
| Filler : NicaraguaHand-Made | | | | number which guarantees authenticity of the cigar. |
| Price : ~$15 each | | | | The Maduro wrapper is an attractive dark brown. |
| Padron’s 1964 Anniversary line is included on | | | | This torpedo is a wonderful exemplar of a flawless, |
| nearly every experienced aficionado’s list of | | | | well-made cigar. In appearance, there is no finer cigar |
| the best non-Cuban cigars in the world--and for | | | | than the 1964 Anniversary. |
| special occasions, only the best will do. | | | | The draw was picture perfect, and the burn was |
| Celebrating the 30th Anniversary of the Padron cigar | | | | consistent and even. Pre-light, the aroma of the 1964 |
| company, the Anniversary 1964 cigar is the | | | | Anniversary is a light tobacco—presaging the |
| culmination of the Padron family’s expertise | | | | full-flavor dominance to come. Perfectly constructed |
| and knowledge. It was honed in the tobacco farming | | | | by hand, this cigar has an easy draw which produces |
| business since the 1850′s—originally in | | | | billowing smoke with each pull. The ash holds on |
| the famous Vuelta Abajo region of Cuba. Like many | | | | admirably. It must be remembered, however, that |
| a master tobacconist, though, Jose Orlando Padron | | | | this delicately flavored cigar is noted for its superior |
| came to the United States from Cuba in the early | | | | balance rather than strength— so be sure to |
| 1960′s with little more than a few dollars and | | | | slow down a little if it begins to get hot. |
| a dream. That dream became reality in 1964 with the | | | | Medium to full-bodied, with rich complex aromas, the |
| production of this fine cigar. The Padron Anniversary | | | | finish on these cigars is long, but the most notable |
| lines are among the rarest and hardest to find cigars | | | | quality of the cigar is its balance. From a slightly |
| in the world. As one of the largest boutique cigar | | | | sweet beginning laden with chocolate, this cigar |
| makers, the Padron family has an uncompromising | | | | moves through a complex medley of palate pleasing |
| commitment to quality, limiting their cigar production | | | | flavors so smoothly as to be nearly indescribable. |
| each year, with the Anniversary series using only the | | | | A mild, but savory wood flavor, is the foundational |
| best tobacco from each year’s crop. | | | | taste of the 1964 Anniversary—reminiscent of |
| Like all Padron cigars, the Padron 1964 Anniversary is | | | | the sweetly elegant aroma of fireplaces stoked with |
| a double Puro. This means that all of the wholly | | | | juniper logs in the fall. This cigar evokes tranquility, to |
| Nicaraguan tobacco is sun-grown. Though often | | | | be enjoyed without distractions and appreciated by a |
| associated with power, the sun-grown tobacco of | | | | thoughtful palate and a meditative mood. It is prized |
| the 1964 Anniversary line is characterized more by a | | | | by those who value companionable silences shared |
| combination of full flavors rather than sheer strength. | | | | with a trusted friend. |
| The tobaccos are carefully matured for four years | | | | Those who prefer the powerhouse cigars tend to be |
| before they are selected for the Anniversary blend. | | | | disappointed with the Anniversary line, but to those |
| Square pressed to resemble the Cuban cigars Jose | | | | who appreciate a milder, more evocative smoke, |
| Orlando remembers smoking in Cuba, these premium | | | | there is nothing finer than a 1964 Anniversary by |
| cigars are box-shaped rather than round. Indicative of | | | | Padron. |