Description
Padrón 1926 Series No. 90
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Size: 5½" x 52
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Vitola: Round Toro / Tubo Presentation
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Wrapper Options: Nicaraguan Sun-Grown Natural or Maduro
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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 (Maduro):
Dark chocolate, espresso, earth, black pepper, leather, molasses
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Flavor Notes (Natural):
Toasted almond, cedar, white pepper, vanilla, cream, soft citrus
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Pairing Notes:
Bourbon, espresso, toasted nuts, molasses cookies, cream liqueur, flan
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Manufacturer: Tabacos Cubanica S.A. (Padrón Cigars, Estelí, Nicaragua)
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Release Info: Originally released in 2016 to celebrate José Orlando Padrón’s 90th birthday; available in both Natural and Maduro wrappers; packaged in red aluminum tubes
Privada Storytelling: A Legend’s Final Gift to the World
When José Orlando Padrón turned 90, he didn’t just receive congratulations—he gave the cigar world a gift. That gift was the Padrón 1926 Series No. 90. Unlike any other vitola in the 1926 line, the No. 90 broke convention with its rounded shape and tubo presentation—a deliberate departure from Padrón’s traditional box-pressed format. Why? Because José wanted this one to be personal. A cigar made the way he preferred to smoke it.
The blend still honors the 1926 series legacy: aged 5–10 years, 100% Nicaraguan-grown tobaccos, and that unmistakable Padrón flavor integrity. But the vitola, the draw, the delivery—it’s a softer touch, a celebration of heritage over hype.
Whether you smoke the Natural or the Maduro, you’re getting a cigar that’s built on gratitude, wisdom, and reverence. This is not just another special edition. This is the Padrón family’s tribute to its founder—and to you, the smoker who understands what that means.
Flavor Journey:
Maduro: Bold and earthy from the start, leading with espresso, dark chocolate, and black pepper, followed by deep molasses, leather, and a finish of sweet charred wood.
Natural: Refined and aromatic, with flavors of toasted almond, cedar, vanilla cream, and white pepper, evolving into soft citrus and baking spice that lingers gracefully.
Both versions offer an effortless draw, steady burn, and that signature Padrón complexity—with a softer, more rounded mouthfeel thanks to the vitola shape.
Why It’s Privada-Worthy
Privada isn’t about volume—it’s about significance. And the No. 90 is one of the most meaningful cigars in the entire Padrón portfolio. It’s the kind of cigar you light to mark a moment, to honor someone, or simply to taste what legacy smokes like.
This is Padrón’s love letter to time itself—and time is what we’re all collecting, isn’t it?