Padron Family Reserve No. 96 Maduro

Name: Family Reserve No. 96 Maduro
Brand: Padrón
Origin: Nicaragua
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Maduro
Binder: Not fully specified by manufacturer
Filler: Not fully specified by manufacturer
Size & Shape: 5.75″ × 52 (Robusto Extra)
Strength: Full

Flavor Profile

First Third: Mocha-rich opening with coffee and dark chocolate notes, tempered by light earth and cedar tones.
Mid-Smoke: Pepper builds moderately, and earth and wood become more prominent while the mocha element recedes.
Final Third: Cedar and pepper remain, with a finish of refined earth and lingering dark cocoa – strength stays solid but remains balanced.

Construction & Burn

This release is part of the Family Reserve line with tobacco aged ten years per the series info. Construction reviews highlight excellent draw and burn-line consistency. Vitola is round (not box-pressed) for this specific number, which is a departure for the line.

Story & Accolades

The No. 96 is named to commemorate what would have been the 96th birthday of founder José O. Padrón. It was a trade show/limited release first shown at the 2022 PCA and released to retailers in 2023. Cigar Aficionado lists it in their ratings database as size Toro 5.75″ × 52, filler and binder both Nicaragua. The Padrón website places No. 96 within the Family Reserve series, though it doesn’t list vitola specs for each cigar directly.

Pairing Suggestions

Beer: Imperial stout or Belgian quad to match the chocolate-coffee intensity.
Wine: A power-house red like a aged Rioja Gran Reserva or Napa Cabernet.
Spirits: Deep aged bourbon or a 15+ year single malt Scotch to echo the vintage tobacco and richness.

Overall Impression

The Family Reserve No. 96 Maduro sits near the top of Padrón’s portfolio—bold and refined, with depth from aged tobacco and precision in craftsmanship. For your stores (Park Plaza Liquor & Deli and Flagstaff Liquor) it’s a top-tier offering for enthusiasts and collectors seeking a full-bodied but elegant smoke.