Description
Padrón 1926 Serie No. 48 Natural
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Size: 5½" x 52
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Vitola: Box-Pressed Robusto Extra
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Wrapper: Nicaraguan Sun-Grown Natural
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Binder: Nicaraguan
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Fillers: Nicaraguan long-fillers aged 5–10 years
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Strength: Full-Bodied
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Flavor Notes:
Cedar, toasted almond, white pepper, baking spice, raw honey, vanilla, subtle floral, mineral-rich earth
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Pairing Notes:
Café con leche, oaked Chardonnay, almond biscotti, light rum, crème brûlée, roasted cashew
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Manufacturer: Tabacos Cubanica S.A. (Padrón Cigars, Estelí, Nicaragua)
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Release Info: Released as a TAA exclusive and part of the extended 1926 Anniversary Series
Privada Storytelling: The Balanced Edge of Excellence
The Padrón 1926 Serie No. 48 Natural is not here to dominate—it’s here to define balance. At 5½" x 52, this box-pressed robusto extra takes everything the 1926 line is known for—aged Nicaraguan tobacco, flawless craftsmanship, deliberate intensity—and expresses it through the clarity of a natural wrapper. Where the Maduro side of the line is brooding and bold, the Natural is elevated, focused, and clean.
This cigar was originally offered as a TAA exclusive, and like all Padróns, every single leaf—from filler to wrapper—is grown on Padrón’s own farms, aged between five and ten years, and fermented with the kind of attention to detail that makes shortcuts look ridiculous.
The No. 48 doesn’t need flashy packaging or limited-batch bragging rights. It was designed for the seasoned smoker who wants complexity without heaviness, and clarity without compromise.
Flavor Journey:
From the first light, you’re greeted with cedar, almond, and a touch of white pepper. The smoke is creamy yet structured, unveiling notes of honey, floral vanilla, and toasted nuts, while subtle baking spice and mineral-rich Nicaraguan soil anchor the palate. The draw is effortless, and the transitions smooth—this is where fermentation, aging, and craftsmanship all meet in quiet perfection.
Midway through, it becomes more expressive—vanilla custard meets dry oak, with just a wisp of white pepper hanging on the finish. The final third ties it all together with a graceful intensity that stays with you long after the final ash falls.
Why It’s Privada-Worthy
At Privada, we value the cigars that don’t have to scream to be heard—the ones you return to because they whisper truth. The No. 48 Natural is that kind of cigar. It’s the silent heavyweight. The veteran in a room full of amateurs. The smoke that proves a blend doesn’t need darkness to deliver depth.
It’s built for the collector who already knows what the 1926 name means—and is now ready to explore its softer, more contemplative side.