Padron Family Reserve No. 95 Natural

Name: Padrón Family Reserve No. 95 Natural

Origin: Nicaragua — a true Nicaraguan puro, entirely crafted using tobaccos grown, aged, and rolled by Padrón.

Wrapper / Binder / Filler: All Nicaraguan Cuban-seed tobaccos aged a minimum of 10 years, delivering an uncommon depth and refinement.

• Wrapper: Sun‑grown Natural (Colorado–Colorado grade) — silky‑smooth with light‑brown hue, veins and oils visible on the surface.

• Binder & Filler: Nimble Nicaraguan long-filler blend aged alongside the wrapper, all internally stockpiled and curated by the Padrón family.

Size / Vitola: Petit Gordo, 4¾″ × 60 ring gauge, rounded rather than box‑pressed — the first release in the Family Reserve series to depart from traditional box‑pressed formats.

Strength: Medium to medium‑full — smooth and balanced, with a gradual increase in body through the second and final thirds.

Flavor Profile & Smoking Experience

Pre‑light & Cold Draw:

Soft scents of cedar, earth, and milk chocolate fill the air. The cold draw reveals gentle vanilla sweetness, creamy cedar, and subtle leather and red pepper.

First Third:

A vibrant start of dark toast, dusty earth, nuts, and roasted chestnut. Retrohale offers bold black pepper with sweet chocolate nuances. Strength and body settle into medium territory early on.

Second Third:

Cedar becomes the focal note, alongside rich coffee grounds, leather, and occasional vegetal essence. Pepper persists smoothly. Body and strength build slightly above the middle of the spectrum.

Final Third:

Developing complexity brings hints of tropical fruit (banana-like) and a fleeting touch of cinnamon. Earth, nuts, toast, and leather persist. Strength approaches a robust medium‑full, with body just shy of full. The finish remains clean with lingering pepper and coffee sweetness on the retrohale.

Construction & Burn:

• The cylindrical format makes it lighter in-hand compared to box‑pressed siblings.

• Draw tends toward the loose side but remains functional. Burn is reliable but may need occasional touch-ups in the latter stages.

Story & Accolades

• Launched as a limited edition in March 2022 exclusively for retailers who ordered at the 2021 PCA Trade Show — celebrated José O. Padrón’s would-be 95th birthday.

• Famously part of the Family Reserve series, each numbered to mark pivotal anniversaries or birthdays of the Padrón family.

• Receives consistent high praise: Cigar Aficionado gave the No. 95 Natural 93 points in October 2022; regarded as a benchmark among premium Nicaraguan puros.

• The series is prized for its long-aged tobaccos and exclusivity — with unique numbered bands to reinforce authenticity.

Ideal Pairings

• Spirits: Smooth bourbons or añejo rum to enhance roasted nuts, cedar, and chocolate tones.

• Coffee: A dark roast drip or espresso to echo the roasted chestnut and cocoa elements.

• Dessert: Vanilla gelato, toasted almond biscotti, or milk chocolate — subtly sweet companions.

Summary

The Padrón Family Reserve No. 95 Real Natural is a sought-after Nicaraguan puro offering elegance rooted in maturity. Crafted with tobaccos aged for a decade, this rounded Petit Gordo delivers refined, earthy flavors layered with cedar, coffee, and sweet spice—gradually rising in body and strength while never sacrificing balance. Its collectible format, limited release, and heritage-driven narrative make it a prestigious centerpiece for any serious humidor.