The Padron Black No. 99 Maduro is one of the largest and rarest cigars Padrón has ever released — a genuine tribute to what would have been company founder José O. Padrón’s 99th birthday.
Construction & Origin
Padrón Black debuted in 2016 to commemorate José O. Padrón’s 89th birthday, and has since become a special, occasional line the company reserves for meaningful milestones — Jorge Padrón has described its profile as sitting between the Serie 1926 and Family Reserve lines in strength. The PB-99 is a 100% Nicaraguan puro built with an Oscuro Maduro wrapper, unveiled at the 2025 PCA trade show. Unlike most Padrón releases, it isn’t box-pressed — a genuine departure for the brand — and at 6¾ x 60, it’s among the biggest cigars in Padrón’s entire catalog, packaged in 10-count boxes.
Flavor Profile
Full to medium-full in strength, expect dark chocolate, espresso, black pepper, molasses, baking spice, cocoa, leather, cedar, and nuts, with a touch of natural sweetness throughout. Reviewers consistently praise Padrón’s signature effortless draw and flawless burn even at this substantial 60-ring gauge, delivering a thick, creamy smoke that typically runs well over two hours.
Why It’s Sought After
Padrón Black releases are genuinely occasional — this is only the line’s latest chapter following the earlier PB-97, which was originally exclusive to retailers attending the PCA Convention. With production capped in 10-count boxes and tied to honoring José O. Padrón’s memory specifically, this is a real, meaningful collector’s piece from a brand that currently holds the record for the most Cigar Aficionado Cigar of the Year wins in history.
