The Padron 1926 Serie No.9 Natural comes in a box-pressed robusto format measuring 5¼" x 56 ring gauge. This Nicaraguan puro uses five-year-aged tobaccos from the Padron family farms, delivering a signature earthy-sweet profile that makes it a special occasion smoke for seasoned enthusiasts. We clocked 80 minutes burn time with perfect combustion throughout.
The cold draw reveals damp cedar notes. Upon lighting, roasted almond and cashew butter flavors emerge with white pepper retrohale. Medium smoke output pairs well with the oily wrapper sheen.
Transition happens at 25-minute mark - bold cocoa powder and espresso grounds dominate. Noticeable mineral tang from Estelí region soil comes through, accompanied by black cherry undertones.
Last inch intensifies with leather and barnyard funk. Slight tar buildup requires purging at 70-minute point. Final puffs deliver dark chocolate bitterness offset by residual caramel sweetness.
The triple-cap head cuts cleanly with minimal wrapper tears. Firm pack density allows ½" ash holds. During testing, 3 samples showed consistent 1mm/hour burn rate with stable combustion chamber. Natural wrapper oils become sticky at 65% RH.
