I just set down the nub of my first Padron 1926 maduro. I wish I had the refined palate of an expert so I could describe it better, but it was goooood. I can now see what all the fuss is about. I bought a fiver of the small natural wrapper ones last week from my local and tried one immediately, it was very good, but in the mail the day after, I got seven of the same size in maduro. I can't pinpoint all the different flavors but suffice it to say it was the best cigar I've had to date. I also recieved 2 number ones and 2 of the belecoso size a couple days later. I am going to have to make up special occasions to smoke these. It was a perfect draw, perfect burn, full body, and very rich, full flavored. Simply excellent.

John L

I have smoked a sampler of the 1926 maddies and I must agree. What an excellant cigar. I have a torp I am saving for my birthday.

I just found a local establishment that stocks them! I'll have to go pick a couple up and try them! thanks!

JD, have you tried La Aurora Preferidos?

I have not tried the preferidos yet, but have one of their treasure boxes sitting in my cooleridor waiting to be sampled.

John L

echo4alpha gave me a La Aurora Preferido in a silver tube... perfecto. OMG was that a good smoke!!

By the way... THANKS MIKE!!

What's the difference in the La Aurora Preferidos #2, and the #2 Gold Tubos and the #2 Platinum Tubos? Other than the price is it about the packaging or aging or what?