№ 01
Padron 2000 Robusto Maduro
Five inches by 50 ring. Medium-bodied Maduro. Around ten dollars. The most reached-for Padron on our shelf.
On the wall
Padron.
Estelí, NicaraguaEst. 1964Held at 70/70
The short version
Padron is a family-owned Nicaraguan cigar maker founded by Jose Orlando Padron in 1964. The brand is known for three core lines: the everyday Padron Series, the 1964 Anniversary Series, and the top-shelf 1926 Serie. We stock all three at Tobacco Shack, with the 2000 Robusto under twelve dollars and the 1964 Anniversary the brand sweet spot at fifteen to twenty.
Last updated · 2026-05-19
History
Where it comes from.
Padron was founded in Miami in 1964 by Jose Orlando Padron, a Cuban immigrant who used family farming knowledge from the Vuelta Abajo region of Cuba to source and roll Nicaraguan tobacco. The original Padron factory burned three separate times in its early decades. The brand survived, expanded into Nicaragua proper, and built one of the most respected family operations in the industry.
Today Padron is run by Jose's son Jorge Padron, and the family farms its own tobacco in the Estelí valley. Every Padron cigar is rolled with long-filler Nicaraguan tobacco from the family's farms. The box-press shape has become a signature.
What we carry
On the wall in Buford.
Stock rotates. Call ahead to confirm a specific vitola.
- Padron Series 2000 in Natural and Maduro, both Robusto and Toro vitolas.
- Padron 1964 Anniversary Series, including Principe, Exclusivo, and Imperial.
- Padron 1926 Serie, including the No. 9, No. 35, and No. 90 vitolas.
- Padron Family Reserve when allocations allow.
Flavor profile
Cocoa, coffee, cedar, and a soft pepper at the back. Natural wrappers run medium-bodied with bright woody notes. Maduro wrappers add chocolate, espresso, and a sweet leathery finish. Every Padron is built around long-aged Nicaraguan filler.
At the counter
$8 to $35 per stick at our counter, depending on line and vitola.
Who it is for
Padron is the workhorse for anyone who wants premium tobacco without surprises. The 2000 Series is a beginner-friendly entry point. The 1964 Anniversary is the experienced smoker's everyday cigar. The 1926 Serie is for special occasions or for someone who wants the brand at its most concentrated.
Three to try
Start with one of these.
№ 02
Padron 1964 Anniversary Principe
A small 4.5 inch corona at 42 ring. A complete Padron experience in 45 minutes. Around fifteen dollars.
№ 03
Padron 1926 Serie No. 9 Maduro
Five and a quarter inches by 56 ring. The brand at its richest. Around twenty-five dollars.
The full Padron shelf lives in Buford
Come pick one in person.
Every vitola above sits in the walk-in humidor, held at a steady 70/70. Tell us what you usually smoke and we will point you to the right Padron.