Padrón 1964 Anniversary Series Principe
Wrapper/Binder/Filler/Factory:
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Sun Grown (Natural) or Nicaraguan Maduro (depending on release)
Binder: Nicaraguan
Filler: 100% aged Nicaraguan tobaccos (4–5+ years aged blend)
Factory: Padrón Cigars, Estelí, Nicaragua
Strength/Body:
Medium to Full
Flavor Profile:
Natural (Sun Grown):
• Cedar, toasted nuts, cocoa
• Coffee bean and baking spice
• Light earth with a subtle natural sweetness
• Smooth pepper build on the retrohale
Maduro (if applicable in discussion of line style):
• Dark chocolate, espresso, molasses
• Deeper earth tones with richer sweetness
• Slightly more weight and intensity through the finish
Construction & Burn:
The Principe vitola is small but built with the same precision as larger 1964 formats. Draw is typically excellent, burn is even, and smoke output is dense for its size. The smaller format concentrates heat slightly faster, but aging in the tobacco keeps the experience smooth and controlled.
Overall Experience:
The Principe is one of the most concentrated expressions of the Padrón 1964 Anniversary blend. It delivers the core profile in a shorter, more intense format without losing refinement. You still get the signature balance of cocoa, cedar, and spice, just compressed into a quicker, more focused smoking window.
Burnt Leaf Insight:
This is Padrón’s “short conversation” version of luxury. It does not stretch the experience out like the larger vitolas, instead it compresses everything that makes the 1964 line special into a tight, refined burst. What stands out is how little is lost in translation despite the size. It still feels aged, controlled, and balanced, just delivered faster. It is a reminder that with Padrón, the blend carries the experience more than the format.
