This box-pressed Robusto comes in a sleek aluminum tube, packing Nicaraguan-grown tobacco with a 5" x 52 frame. At $280.50 for 15 sticks, the Maduro-wrapped torpedo offers medium-full intensity that's earned cult status among tube cigar lovers. The anniversary blend celebrates five decades of Padron's signature earthy-sweet profile.
Cold draw serves espresso bitterness with cedar undertones. First puffs deliver roasted coffee beans and dark chocolate intensity through tight-but-consistent smoke output. The box-pressed construction burns straight, requiring no touch-ups.
Black pepper spice emerges around the halfway mark, blending with the coffee core. Earthy notes transition to walnut sweetness while the Nicaraguan twang keeps lips tingling. Ash holds strong for nearly 2 inches.
Cocoa powder takes center stage as leathery undertones develop. Despite increased tar buildup in last inch, the draw stays open with no harshness. Expect moderate nicotine buzz - pair with espresso or aged rum.
The oily Maduro wrapper shows minimal veins, rolled firm without being rock-hard. Tube storage maintains ideal 65% RH - no need for long rest period. Each cigar bears dual bands with anti-counterfeit numbering, a nod to its premium positioning. Burns 55-65 minutes depending on pacing.
