Known among aficionados as the "Black Chocolate Torpedo," the Padron Series Magnum Maduro comes in a hefty 9x50 Presidente vitola. Priced at $344.50 per box of 26, this Nicaraguan puro features a dark maduro wrapper aged 18+ months. The box-pressed stick delivers medium-full strength with that signature Padrón balance between power and sophistication.
Initial draws hit with espresso bitterness and 70% dark chocolate intensity. The box-press shape delivers concentrated smoke output - about medium volume with easy draw resistance. Watch for sporadic burn correction needed in humid climates.
Transition to roasted almonds and burnt caramel sweetness. Retrohale reveals white pepper tingle without harshness. Ash holds solid 1.5" segments when properly humidified at 65% RH.
Cedar wood dominance emerges with dark cherry undertones. Last inch brings noticeable nicotine kick - about 15% heavier than Padrón's 1964 Anniversary blend. Recommended pairing: sweetened black coffee to counterbalance intensity.
Blended from Estelí (spice), Jalapa (sweetness), and Ometepe Island (minerality) tobaccos. The maduro wrapper undergoes double fermentation - initial 45-day microbial breakdown followed by 3-month oak barrel conditioning. Family growers like the Terceros family have supplied Padrón's filler leaves since 1992.
