I thought I'd never post a thread like this one ... but I have been let down by a Padron cigar.

The first box of Padron 6000 Maduro tthat I got was incredible. I'm talking one of the finest cigars I've smoked in a long time. It was my new cigar ... a short belicoso that was perfect in every way. The wrapper was tight and as smooth as silk. The draw was just right, not too tight, and not too loose. They burned with a perfection that is expected of the name Padron. I smoked them everyday ... I just couldn't keep my hands of them, and found myself always reaching for one.

I couldn't wait for my second box. I couldn't believe how fast I went through my first ... and even though they are a bit pricey, I just had to have more.

I got that second box, and couldn't wait to fire one up. When I took it out of the cello ... I was a bit shocked at how it looked. It was lumpy and misshapen, with flat spots all over it. It looked twisted and very rustic ... 'seconds' came to mind. The burn canoed, and it was hard to keep it burning even. I thought, oh well ... it's just a bad one. No big deal ... but they didn't even taste like the ones from the first box. I thought it had to be a fluke.

But no ... the next one was the same, and the next ...

I was really disappointed and let down. I thought, how could this happen? Did I get the only box rolled by one of their novice rollers, or was the quality failing because they can't keep up with the demand for this newly reintroduced line.

I wrote Padron ... and they want what is left of the box, are willing have UPS pick it up with a 'call tag' (they pay for the shipping back to them) ... and are willing to send me another box at no charge to myself. Great customer service ... no complaints there. It's just that now, I have to wait another week or two so to smoke another (Florida to California) ... and that bums me out. I had my heart on sharing these with my family on Thanksgiving Day, and taking them with me on my trip to Puerto Vallarta the second week in December.

Has anyone else experienced this with the Padron 6000 Maduro ???

Sorry to hear it Slim....the one you sent me is the only one I've had....and it was great.

Sorry to hear that Slim. As you know I got a box from the same place and time that you did and luckily I still have half of them left. I've seen a lot of variances in Padrons, color, consistency of flavor and all the other normal things that come with trying to replicate the same thing a couple of bazillion times, but never something like you got. Like you said, maybe some of the trainees stuff got boxed? The Padrons are good people and it's nice to hear they'll take care of you. You'll just have to make do with some Buc's for Turkey Day, LOL.

Barry

I was gifted with 2 boxes...never had a problem with them. Sorry to hear about your misfortunes.

have had a similar experience with pams...i am sure it was a fluke because the next ones were excellent

PAMS are a different cigar than the 6000 ... they're far better and I've never been disappointed by one ...

yes, quite different. never had the 6000's though. maybe i get me some this weekend.

Slim,

If you would like i'll send the one you sent me back. You could have that one on x-mas day. But now that i think about it........The way you described your experience with the first batch.....i'll smoke that one on turkey day.Sorry LMAO

LOL @ mydsooner ... you smoke that sucker ...

SteveS --- sure the PAM is a different smoke, but I don't know if I'd say that they are THAT much better than the 6000 Maduro. I have boxes of both. Two different cigars, really ... and the 6000 Maduro being half (by the box) or one third (by the single) the price of the PAM ... much more affordable for a cigar that still tops many of the other super-premiums out there.

I actually kind of like the 6000 Maduro a little bit more (depending on my mood), because it has more of a kick (and nose tingle) to it than the PAM.

slim - I'm sorry to hear about your disappointment...Padron cigars are one of my favorites, if not my most favorite, line of cigars. I have had 75-100 Padrons in the last couple of years, and I can honestly say I have only had one cigar that wasn't absolutely great. The great thing about Padron is problems are very rare and they have great customer service. It is impossible for them the make every cigar perfect, and it was probably just human error that they were allowed to be sold under such strict standards. Man, I should be the spokesperson for Padron 🙂

nwb

Nothing in the world wrong with a Padron 6000 maddie ... they are wonderful cigars ... in fact, that's what I smoked last night ... and I enjoyed it very much.

I really do like PAMS though ... they're one of the best domestic cigars on the market, but they ARE a bit pricey ...

Cheech ....

Rather than having some "flame exchange" on the BB, how bout you send me a note?

fromsteves at hotmail dot com ... 'from' is part of the addy

and FYI, I'm NOT being at all condescending in telling you so ... it's nothing more than an explanation that has become necessary since I was dumb enough to think that address was clever, but learned the hard way that it was actually confusing ...

oops ... wrong thread ... sorry 'bout that

Hey SteveS ... now THAT one made me really LOL!

Thanks, Slim ... good to know I brought a smile to SOMEone's face today ... I've been catching flak lately for being too tough on newbies ... I told 'em if they think eleltea and I are bustin' their chops, it was a good thing they were new now compared to 3 or 4 years ago when I first came on ... they'da been eaten alive by some of the guys that were here then.

Tough on newbies ?!?

THAT'S MY JOB !!!

The 'LOD' has spoken, now move away from that curtain ...

I have to say that the fact that Padron is setting up retrieving the box and replacing it at no cost to you is pretty friggin impressive. Most producers would either tell you to go back to your dealer or not even answer you at all.

I have to say that I am in the camp of never having had a bad Padron, and from my experience they are the most consistent handmade cigar that I have ever seen, even better than ISOM Cohibas which is saying something. Very glad to hear that they deal properly with the odd bum box that goes out.

Glad to see they are making it right with you Slim. I'm still on my first box; got them as soon as I saw the best price. Let them rest for a few weeks, then started in on them. They've become my go to Padron. Perfect burn and construction. Rich and chewy and very full bodied. Nubbed one last night and saving up now for the next box.