This figurado-shaped gem from Padron measures 6"x52 with a silky Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper housing Nicaraguan tobacco. At $15.90/stick ($318/box of 20), it's Padron's answer to the mild-medium market - surprising coming from a brand known for powerhouses. Perfect for pairing with morning coffee or when you want nicotine that won't knock you out.
First Third: Immediate creaminess with cashew undertones. Cold draw gives honey sweetness. Burn line stays razor-sharp - no touchups needed. Retrohale reveals white pepper tingle that's more playful than aggressive.
Middle Third: Nicaraguan fillers flex muscle with cedar and roasted coffee. Smoke texture thickens but stays cool. Ash holds firm for 1.5" increments. Watch for slight sweetness reduction at 45-minute mark.
Final Third: Surprise cocoa powder twist in last 2". Draw tightens slightly - strategic purging recommended. No harshness despite ring gauge taper. Ends at 90-minute mark with clean tobacco aftertaste.
The wrapper's Ecuadorian-grown Connecticut leaf gets shade-grown treatment for thin elasticity. Nicaraguan fillers from Estelí valley add backbone without overpowering. Padron's signature fermentation (minimum 2.5 years) shines through in zero ammonia bite.
Bonus detail: These ship in cellophane unlike most Padrons - helpful for travel humidors. Box date codes located under the portrait-sealed lid.
