I had painting the family room on my to-do list for this weekend. So while I gave the 1st coat an hour or two to dry, I went out to the back yard to sample the first Padilla cigar I have ever seen, never-the-less smoked. Won a fiver of Robustos last week, gave them a few days in the humi to settle in, but today, it got the torch! These sticks are purported to be favored by the rich and famous, and the man responsible for these is said to be one seen with many a basketball and football star, plus a few rap stars as well.

The construction was perfect, although no triple cap as specified. Light up was a breeze, the draw was beyond perfect, it was heaven. The stick gave off huge billows of white smoke. The cigar offered plenty of wood and rich tobacco favors, but it was overshadowed by a very metallic, flinty taste that seemed to fade just after I was half way through. I must add, the last half mellowed into a very satisfying mellow smoke, with a nice long finish. In that last half, I could taste plenty of woods and spice, with a nice hint of a pepper at the finish.

This was only one cigar; others may not have the issues mentioned. I am going to give them some down time and see what comes. All-in-all a very attractive cigar, with superb construction and a "perfect 10" draw. Hopefully they will benefit from some sleep, to become the legend some seem to make them.

But, this is just one man's opinion...

PT 😉

chuckler,

Maybe some of the paint fumes were stuck to your nose hairs :^)

I've got a couple of 5 packs on the way & am waiting with great anticipation.

BTW, are these from the Hybrid line?

Hey Hatman!

No, from what I have seen on their very attractive site, the Robustos on sale on CBid are from their Nicaraguan Selection Line.

I have yet to see any of their other line, the Cameroon Selction... Maybe CBid will find some of those for us as well... hint, hint... 😉

PT 🙂

I have only smoked one Padilla, a robusto that I picked up at a local cigar store tasting event.

It was excellent for a mild cigar, but certainly no better than a Toraño Reserva Selecta or a Leon Jimenes, both of which usually sell for less here at auction than the Padilla.

Topped...

I am curious if any one else sampled on of these yet.

PT ???

My shipment arrived today, was here when I got home, about 6:30. They had been here about an hour & my wife had them in my easy chair.

I opened the box & took out 2/5 packs of Padilla robustos. I initially noticed that the Padillas seemed spongy, with lots of soft spots.....hmmmm. I thought well, they were on a hot UPS truck, that probably explains it.

I also had Camacho SLR, Dimeola & Bahia Maduro. All of these cigars feel nice & solid.

I'm beginning to get a bad feeling. We'll see how they taste in a week or 2. If I can wait that long!

I won a 5 pack of these Tuesday evening and should be getting my shipment of them in tomorrow. I hope it's as good as your sounded. I'll let you know in about 2 weeks after I've let them sit in my humidor to relax. I placed my bid based on your intial review.

chuckler,

Sounds like ehdg is going to blame you if he doesn't like em.

hehe

Hey we all need someone to blame. I can also tell my wife it was his fault that I bought them. But to be honest I did buy them based on his review and the fact that it was under $18.00 for a 5 pack and figured it wasn't going to cost me that much more since I already had a shipment waiting to be sent from a few other bids I'd won. So I save on shipping that way too. 🙂

ehdg,

For about $3.50 a stick, I think, with some down time for them, you will be pleased.

Enjoy!

PT 😉

The Hybrid line and cameroon are simpley awesome. They both are a must try!!

I received a 5 pack last week and smoked a couple over the weekend. They are simply "OK". Too mild and not enough flavor for my taste. Then again i like spicy, full body cigars. Just wanted to try a new brand for a change of pace. Will probably not buy these again though.

Dont give up on them. You got to try the Hybrid padilla. A totally different blend, rich, peppery, chocolaty, and very nice.

I spent some time taking to Carlos and Ernesto at RTDA. Nice guys with a good product. I ordered some of their 3 lines for my store to help give them a boost in my local market.

So... ehdg... did ya like them, or what???

PT 🙂

chuckler,

As I mentioned at our herf 2 monday's ago I'm presently not smoking sadly. I have to wait one more week and then will be torching up again big time. Btw since my last post I've gotten 2 more 5 packs of these for $19 and $21 respectively. So they are setteling in my humidor presently. As soon as I fire one of them up I'll let you know what I think. Maybe I'll bring one to our next Herf and smoke it there with ya'll.

ehdg

Oppps... yup I forgot... WELL, look at all the good smokes you got to look forward to!!!

Cheers,

PT 😉

Drac, do you have a website????

smokesignals.biz It is under construction currently. Our shop opening should be September 10, 2004.

I do not want to raise an issue with the admin here as I like posting here and being a member.

Finally won a fiver of Padillas with my $15 maximum. I hope it's better than most have said....