Padron Millennium

Mr.Maduro · 08-05-2009, 05:18 PM

When I began smoking cigars roughly 5 years ago, it was a Padron Anniversary Maduro (1964 Torpedo) that really got me hooked. I immediately began to buy them whenever I came across them and as many as I could afford.

I searched high and low in B&Ms and online. While searching online I learned of the Padron Millenniums. I had to have one. I think some of my first posts ever on internet cigar forums were "Who has Pardon Millenniums?" I had one response from someone in Missouri (I think) saying his local B&M had them for $60 each. I was so new too cigar forums that I didn't trust it and thought $60 was way too much for a single cigar!

Needless to say, I never pulled the trigger and never thought I would come across one.

Imagine my excitement last week when someone on this very forum announced he was selling some. I immediately inquired and he was nice enough to sell me the two I was looking for and for a lower price I was expecting.

They arrived Monday... I can't remember the last NC I've had but was going to review this one no matter what.

The cigar is a beauty to behold. Like any Padron, the quality is top-notch. Sad to say, that was the best part. After I cut it and lit it, my expectations were shattered. The cigar's burn and draw were typical of Padron - perfect. The smoke was thick and bountiful. The flavor - not so much. The first 2-3 inches had a slight perfume aftertaste - not pleasant like florals that are sometimes tasted in cigars, but kind of like old-lady perfume. It was slight, and this was a cigar I've been wanting to try for a long time so I kept on. The perfume taste disappeared (thankfully) and not much else happened after that flavor wise. It was a decent smoke, but no where even close to other Pardon’s I've had even in their regular line. I kept on but finally laid it to rest realizing nothing else was going to change my experience.

Am I sad this cigar sucked? Very much so.
Am I happy I got to try one? Very much so.
Am I starting to think I'm spoiled by Cubans? Very much so.
When will I smoke my other one? Not for a while.

Here are some pics for posterity.

Mugen910 · 08-05-2009, 05:26 PM

Patrick I'm sorry to hear that you did not enjoy the cigar but thank you for the review.

Scottw · 08-05-2009, 05:27 PM

Whoa, that's a kick in the pills huh? Sorry about the bad experience.

The Poet · 08-05-2009, 05:34 PM

Life's a real beach at times, ain't it. Sorry for the dream dashed, but thanks for the review. And your are right about that cigar being a beauty - by the picture, it looks too good to smoke.

Hey, maybe that's the trick!

themoneycollector · 08-05-2009, 07:36 PM

Sorry that it was a bit of a disappointment. I was extremely tempted when I saw the sale thread. Maybe the next one will make up for this guy.

Thanks for the review

longknocker · 08-05-2009, 07:45 PM

Sorry the experience wasn't up to your expectations, Patrick, but a Beautiful Cigar, nonetheless!

Jason · 08-05-2009, 07:46 PM

Patrick, I've had much the same experience with older Padron anniversary-quality cigars, more often than not they've been flat for me.

I had a much better success rate on them if super fresh, I don't recall a bad fresh one in fact so maybe 100%

I haven't had one in a year or more, I should revisit them too! Thanks for the reminder

Emjaysmash · 08-05-2009, 07:55 PM

Man, I'm sorry that the Padron was a let down! Thanks for the Review Though!

It's a good thing I didn't review it. I think from simply being a Padron whore that excludes me from doing an un-bias review!

GAW · 08-05-2009, 08:00 PM

Nice review Patrick - maybe the cigar or maybe your palate has just changed. It happens Cubans or not ! The 64's were the shiz for me a few years ago also - then the 26's came along and were never as good for me. The 40th's were a major dissappointment - just strong and bland so I gave up on Padrons. I have heard it around that they lose flavor upon aging and have experienced it with a few boxes - the tobacco in their premium sticks is worked alot before rolling so maybe fresh is better with them - but who knows! The good news is you've got all those Cubans so smoke away and let bygones be bygones.

kelmac07 · 08-05-2009, 08:04 PM

Sorry the stick didn't live up to expectations...but thanks for the review.

Adriftpanda · 08-07-2009, 02:30 AM

Thanks for the review! Too bad the stick wasn't for ya. I'll take the rest from you

Skywalker · 08-07-2009, 09:35 PM

Thanks for the honest review!!!

The cigars looks beautiful!!! Too Bad!!!

08-05-2009, 05:18 PM	#1
Mr.Maduro In Domino Confido Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Patrick Location: La Casa del Blueface Posts: 2,905 Trading: (83)	Padron Millennium When I began smoking cigars roughly 5 years ago, it was a Padron Anniversary Maduro (1964 Torpedo) that really got me hooked. I immediately began to buy them whenever I came across them and as many as I could afford. I searched high and low in B&Ms and online. While searching online I learned of the Padron Millenniums. I had to have one. I think some of my first posts ever on internet cigar forums were "Who has Pardon Millenniums?" I had one response from someone in Missouri (I think) saying his local B&M had them for $60 each. I was so new too cigar forums that I didn't trust it and thought $60 was way too much for a single cigar! Needless to say, I never pulled the trigger and never thought I would come across one. Imagine my excitement last week when someone on this very forum announced he was selling some. I immediately inquired and he was nice enough to sell me the two I was looking for and for a lower price I was expecting. They arrived Monday... I can't remember the last NC I've had but was going to review this one no matter what. The cigar is a beauty to behold. Like any Padron, the quality is top-notch. Sad to say, that was the best part. After I cut it and lit it, my expectations were shattered. The cigar's burn and draw were typical of Padron - perfect. The smoke was thick and bountiful. The flavor - not so much. The first 2-3 inches had a slight perfume aftertaste - not pleasant like florals that are sometimes tasted in cigars, but kind of like old-lady perfume. It was slight, and this was a cigar I've been wanting to try for a long time so I kept on. The perfume taste disappeared (thankfully) and not much else happened after that flavor wise. It was a decent smoke, but no where even close to other Pardon’s I've had even in their regular line. I kept on but finally laid it to rest realizing nothing else was going to change my experience. Am I sad this cigar sucked? Very much so. Am I happy I got to try one? Very much so. Am I starting to think I'm spoiled by Cubans? Very much so. When will I smoke my other one? Not for a while. Here are some pics for posterity. __________________ "Patrick...You low-rent f#@k!!!" - MACMS (Shack V)

08-05-2009, 05:26 PM	#2
Mugen910 I <3 Huy Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Location Location: First Name Posts: 8,387 Trading: (106)	Re: Padron Millennium Patrick I'm sorry to hear that you did not enjoy the cigar but thank you for the review. __________________ I'm not antisocial, I just think people are stupid.

08-05-2009, 05:27 PM	#3
Scottw Going Commando Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Location: Sussex, NJ Posts: 2,817 Trading: (6)	Re: Padron Millennium Whoa, that's a kick in the pills huh? Sorry about the bad experience.

08-05-2009, 05:34 PM	#4
The Poet Il megglior fabbro Join Date: Jun 2009 First Name: Thomas Location: Hickory, NC Posts: 8,420 Trading: (2)	Re: Padron Millennium Life's a real beach at times, ain't it. Sorry for the dream dashed, but thanks for the review. And your are right about that cigar being a beauty - by the picture, it looks too good to smoke. Hey, maybe that's the trick!

08-05-2009, 07:36 PM	#5
themoneycollector Nicotiana Tabacum Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Hill AFB, UT Posts: 1,258 Trading: (108)	Re: Padron Millennium Sorry that it was a bit of a disappointment. I was extremely tempted when I saw the sale thread. Maybe the next one will make up for this guy. Thanks for the review

08-05-2009, 07:45 PM	#6
longknocker Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Mobile, Alabama Posts: 11,261 Trading: (82)	Re: Padron Millennium Sorry the experience wasn't up to your expectations, Patrick, but a Beautiful Cigar, nonetheless!

08-05-2009, 07:46 PM	#7
Jason the thing under the thing Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: ok Posts: 290 Trading: (4)	Re: Padron Millennium Patrick, I've had much the same experience with older Padron anniversary-quality cigars, more often than not they've been flat for me. I had a much better success rate on them if super fresh, I don't recall a bad fresh one in fact so maybe 100% I haven't had one in a year or more, I should revisit them too! Thanks for the reminder

08-05-2009, 07:55 PM	#8
Emjaysmash The Hebrew Hammer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: M.J. Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 7,025 Trading: (76)	Re: Padron Millennium Man, I'm sorry that the Padron was a let down! Thanks for the Review Though! It's a good thing I didn't review it. I think from simply being a Padron whore that excludes me from doing an un-bias review! __________________

08-05-2009, 08:00 PM	#9
GAW Still Watching My Back Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 51 Trading: (9)	Re: Padron Millennium Nice review Patrick - maybe the cigar or maybe your palate has just changed. It happens Cubans or not ! The 64's were the shiz for me a few years ago also - then the 26's came along and were never as good for me. The 40th's were a major dissappointment - just strong and bland so I gave up on Padrons. I have heard it around that they lose flavor upon aging and have experienced it with a few boxes - the tobacco in their premium sticks is worked alot before rolling so maybe fresh is better with them - but who knows! The good news is you've got all those Cubans so smoke away and let bygones be bygones. __________________ "Why does a salmon rise? Why does a small boy cross the street just to kick a tin can?" Lee Wulff, The Atlantic Salmon Last edited by GAW; 08-05-2009 at 08:13 PM.

08-05-2009, 08:04 PM	#10
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Padron Millennium Sorry the stick didn't live up to expectations...but thanks for the review.

08-07-2009, 02:30 AM	#11
Adriftpanda Peter's Daddy Join Date: May 2009 First Name: Huy Location: No one wants me Posts: 10,313 Trading: (74)	Re: Padron Millennium Thanks for the review! Too bad the stick wasn't for ya. I'll take the rest from you

08-07-2009, 09:35 PM	#12
Skywalker BABOTL Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dice Location: Galaxy Far Far Away Posts: 10,168 Trading: (18)	Re: Padron Millennium Thanks for the honest review!!! The cigars looks beautiful!!! Too Bad!!! __________________ Smoke what you like!!!