Padron 1964 Series Principe Natural

Description

The Padron 1964 Series Principe Natural is one of the most requested vitolas in the entire 1964 Anniversary lineup, prized by aficionados who want the full depth of Padrón’s flagship blend without committing to a longer smoke. Compact but substantial, the Principe delivers the same meticulous construction and complex profile that made the 1964 line a modern benchmark for Nicaraguan puros.

Construction & Origin

Measuring a stout 4 5/8 x 46, the Principe is rolled with a Cameroon-seed, Nicaraguan-grown Natural wrapper over Nicaraguan binder and long-filler tobaccos, all grown on the Padrón family’s own Nicaraguan farms and aged a minimum of five years before rolling. Every cigar is hand-rolled at Tabacos Cubanica S.A. in Estelí, Nicaragua, the same factory responsible for the entire Padrón portfolio. The 1964 Anniversary Series was introduced in 1994 to mark the 30th anniversary of José O. Padrón founding the company in 1964, and it remains the line that first established Padrón’s reputation for consistently award-winning, ultra-premium cigars.

Flavor Profile

The shorter ring gauge concentrates the blend’s intensity, opening with notes of roasted coffee, cedar, and toasted almond, before deepening into cocoa, leather, and a warm baking-spice finish. A subtle sweetness runs underneath the earthier notes throughout, balanced by a persistent, well-integrated black pepper that builds gradually rather than overwhelming the palate. Draw and burn are consistently clean thanks to Padrón’s exacting quality control.

Why It’s Sought After

The 1964 Anniversary Series has collected more top honors from the cigar press than almost any other line in the category, and the Principe format is a favorite among collectors and reviewers alike for delivering that award-winning complexity in under an hour. Its size makes it a go-to choice for smokers who want a genuinely full, contemplative cigar without a lengthy time commitment, which keeps demand for the Principe consistently high.