{"product_id":"padron-no-40-natural","title":"Padron No.40 Natural","description":"\u003ch2\u003ePadrón 1926 Serie No. 40 Natural\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Padrón\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nicaragua\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWrapper:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nicaraguan Sun-Grown Natural\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBinder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nicaraguan\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFiller:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nicaraguan\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize \u0026amp; Shape:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6 1\/2 x 54, Box-Pressed Figurado\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStrength:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium to Full\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFlavor Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirst Third:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Padrón 1926 Serie No. 40 Natural opens with dense cocoa, earth, toasted nuts, and warm spice, supported by cedar and a restrained natural sweetness. The tapered figurado shape gives the opening a focused delivery before the cigar broadens through the body.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMid-Smoke:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chocolate and earth remain central as creamy toast, salted nuts, cedar, and subtle licorice develop. The 54 ring gauge gives the aged Nicaraguan filler a substantial role while the natural sun-grown wrapper continues to add spice and sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinal Third:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cocoa, cedar, earth, toasted nuts, and spice deepen toward the finish, with mineral and licorice-like accents adding complexity. The cigar remains rich and balanced, carrying a long, structured finish typical of the 1926 Serie.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eConstruction \u0026amp; Burn\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt 6 1\/2 x 54, the No. 40 is a box-pressed figurado that combines a tapered head with a substantial ring gauge. Padrón states that every cigar in the 1926 Serie is handmade from tobaccos aged five years before blending. The series is box pressed and individually fitted with a numbered guarantee band as an anti-counterfeiting measure. Reviews of the exact No. 40 consistently praise its craftsmanship, draw, and dense smoke production.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eStory \u0026amp; Accolades\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Padrón 1926 Serie debuted in 2002 to commemorate José O. Padrón's 75th birthday. The No. 40 Natural, measuring 6 1\/2 x 54, became one of the most celebrated cigars in the line when Cigar Aficionado named it the 2004 Cigar of the Year with a 93-point score. The publication has continued to rate the exact vitola highly, including 91 points in 2018, 98 points in October 2018 according to Padrón's official ratings archive, and 94 points in 2024. The blend is a Nicaraguan puro made with five-year-aged tobaccos and offered in Padrón's natural sun-grown wrapper.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePairing Suggestions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBeer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Imperial stout, brown ale, or a rich porter can complement the cigar's cocoa, nuts, earth, and toasted profile.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWine:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cabernet Sauvignon, Rioja Reserva, or Syrah can match its body and earthy-spiced character.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpirits:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bourbon, aged rum, or a sherried Scotch can pair especially well with the cigar's chocolate, cedar, toasted nuts, spice, and natural sweetness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOverall Impression\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePadrón 1926 Serie No. 40 Natural is a medium-to-full-bodied 6 1\/2 x 54 box-pressed figurado built entirely from aged Nicaraguan tobacco. Its natural sun-grown wrapper and five-year-aged core produce a deep, layered profile centered on cocoa, earth, cedar, toasted nuts, warm spice, creamy toast, and subtle sweetness. The distinctive figurado shape and long record of top-tier ratings make it a benchmark expression of the 1926 Serie and a strong choice for smokers seeking a rich, complex Padrón with a long, refined finish.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Padron","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46271387795671,"sku":"6530005","price":31.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0720\/5086\/8439\/files\/PadronNo.40Natural.png?v=1788298367","url":"https:\/\/flagstaffliquor.com\/products\/padron-no-40-natural","provider":"Flagstaff Liquor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}