46 Years. The Padron Family has been making cigars since 1964 which is, 46 Years. That is a hell of a long time in business, though it shadows some of the other big names in the business. In the past my bench mark cigar was the Padron 1964 Principe Natural; but over time Padron fell of the radar for me. I think that is largely in part because as a reviewer I am always looking for a new cigar and to maintain brand loyalty is hard. Also, add to the fact that Padron hasn’t really been social media friendly they haven’t been in my eye as much as when I used to pick up a print magazine which I never do anymore.

Last year the 45 Years won cigar of the year from Cigar Aficionado and this year they are hoping to repeat. My top 3 are pretty much set in stone for my own list which will come out next month but will this cigar change that?