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The Padrón 1964 Anniversary Series Belicoso Natural is a square-pressed 5 x 52 belicoso, all Nicaraguan, under the series’ sun-grown natural wrapper. Cigar Coop rated the 2014 TAA release 91 points that October, and we sell it as singles.
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Description
The Padrón 1964 Anniversary Series Belicoso Natural is a square-pressed 5 x 52 belicoso, tapered at the head and rolled from Nicaraguan tobacco in every layer. Padrón makes this size with either a sun-grown natural or a maduro wrapper; ours is the natural.
What It Tastes Like
William Cooper at Cigar Coop rated this natural 91 points on October 23, 2014, back when it was a TAA exclusive. Earth, coffee bean, nuts and plain tobacco opened, with a hint of cherry; nuts moved ahead by the midpoint as pepper grew, and pepper took charge, at times harshly, near the nub. He judged strength medium early and medium-full later.
Who It’s For
- Fans of short figurados who want a pointed head in a compact size.
- 1964 Anniversary regulars after a five-inch tapered natural.
- Wrapper comparers, since a same-size maduro exists.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- A 91-point Cigar Coop rating for the 2014 TAA release (October 2014)
- Padrón says all tobacco in the series gets four years of age
- Cigar Coop praised its near-straight burn and firm ash
Cons
- Cigar Coop’s reviewer found the pressed draw a bit loose and the last third harsh at times
- Padrón’s own size chart shows no ratings for the Belicoso
About the 1964 Anniversary Series
Padrón created this series in 1994 for its thirtieth year in business, pressing the cigars square as a tribute to Cuban tradition. The Belicoso came two decades later as a 2014 TAA release.
Pairing and Storage
Its coffee-and-nut profile and mostly medium strength point to bourbon or an espresso, both listed under medium smokes in our cigar pairing guide.
Compare Similar Cigars
- Padrón 1964 Anniversary Series Belicoso Maduro: the twin of this cigar under Padrón’s darker maduro leaf.
- Padrón 1964 Anniversary Series Torpedo Maduro: a pointed 6 x 52 that gives you one more inch.
- Padrón 1964 Anniversary Series Pyramide Natural: tapers like this cigar but runs to 6 7/8 x 52.
- Padrón 1964 Anniversary Series Hermoso Natural: the series’ shortest size, a stout 4 x 56.
Padrón 1964 Anniversary Series Belicoso Natural FAQ
How strong is the Padrón 1964 Anniversary Series Belicoso Natural?
Our listing says medium. Cigar Coop’s October 2014 review found it medium at first, rising to medium-full over the second half.
What size is the 1964 Belicoso?
Padrón lists it at 52 x 5: a 52 ring gauge, five inches long.
When did the Belicoso join the 1964 Anniversary Series?
It began in 2014 within the Tobacconists Association of America exclusive program; Cigar Coop reported in September 2016 that Padrón was opening it to all retailers.
Which wrapper does this Belicoso have?
The natural one. Cigar Coop identifies it as Nicaraguan Habano; the maduro version keeps the 5 x 52 size with a darker Nicaraguan maduro leaf.
Weighing this belicoso against Padrón’s Family Reserve or Serie 1926 blends? Find them on our Padrón cigars page.
Additional information
| Packaging Type | Single |
|---|---|
| Origin | |
| Strength | Medium |
| Wrapper | Nicaraguan |
| Binder | Nicaraguan |
| Filler | Nicaraguan |
| Length | 5" |
| Gauge | 52 |
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