This box-pressed Nicaraguan puro commemorates Padron's 50th anniversary with serious craftsmanship. The 6x42 corona comes in boxes of 25 ($330) wrapped in oily Connecticut-grown maduro leaf aged in Nicaragua. Sixteen sizes exist, but this particular vitola consistently scores 90+ points from critics.
Immediate dark chocolate and espresso notes hit the palate with black pepper spice. The dense smoke carries roasted almond undertones. Burn line stays razor-sharp.
Sweet caramel emerges beneath sandalwood aromas. Noticed leathery texture developing alongside earthy undertones from Estelí valley tobacco.
Creamy finish with cinnamon stick sensation. Jalapa-grown filler shines here - zero bitterness despite heavy nicotine buildup (took 90 minutes to nub).
Works with single malt whisky like Macallan 12yr. Let it rest 3+ months first - ammonia fades into luxurious creaminess. These age beautifully for 5-10 years in proper humidors.
