Let's talk about the Padron 1964 Anniversary Series Soberano Natural Tubos - a box-pressed Robusto celebrating five decades of cigar mastery. This 5"x52 Nicaraguan puro comes in protective aluminum tubes, packing medium-full strength with sun-grown wrapper leaf. At $280.50 per box of 15, it's that special occasion smoke that actually lives up to the hype.
The cold draw serves up cedar and roasted nuts. Initial puffs deliver creamy coffee with honey sweetness. Smoke output stays moderate - enough for flavor projection without fogging up the room. Ash holds firm in neat white layers.
Black coffee notes intensify with espresso bitterness balancing the sweetness. Leather and baking spices emerge as the burn line approaches halfway. The box-press shape keeps the smoke cool despite the ramping intensity.
Caramelized sugar returns to center stage, now mingling with cocoa powder. The Nicaraguan tobacco shows its power here - while never harsh, there's definite nicotine presence. I usually nub it around the 50-minute mark before tar buildup starts.
