Padron Family Reserve No. 45 Maduro

Name: Padron Family Reserve No. 45 Maduro
Brand: Padron
Origin: Nicaragua
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Maduro
Binder: Nicaraguan
Filler: Nicaraguan
Size & Shape: 6 x 52 (Toro)
Strength: Full

Flavor Profile

First Third: Bold notes of coffee, cocoa, and earth form an immediate, powerful opening.
Mid-Smoke: Intensifies with aged tobacco character, deep spice, and a strong core of dark richness.
Final Third: Finishes with unwavering strength and mature depth from decade-aged Nicaraguan leaf.

Construction & Burn

Crafted from tobaccos aged a minimum of ten years, this box-pressed toro offers excellent structure, clean burn performance, and a consistently firm draw.

Story & Accolades

Created to honor Padron’s 45th anniversary, this release uses specially selected aged tobacco from the Family Reserve line. It earned a 95 rating and was named Cigar of the Year by Cigar Aficionado in 2009.

Pairing Suggestions

Beer: Imperial stout or barrel-aged porter.
Wine: Aged Rioja Reserva or full-bodied Napa Cabernet.
Spirits: High-rye aged bourbon or rich, mature rum.

Overall Impression

A powerhouse luxury cigar showcasing Padron’s mastery with aged Nicaraguan tobacco. Deep, bold, and celebratory, it remains one of the most iconic full-bodied cigars ever produced.