Issue: Cigar Aficionado, Jan 01, 2013

Score: 94

It’s never a surprise to see a cigar from the Padrón family high atop our list of Top 25 cigars. The company continues to create consistently superb cigars that score 90 points or more on a regular basis and holds an unprecedented three Cigar of the Year titles from the magazine. The Padrón 1964 Anniversary Series line debuted in 1994 to celebrate 30 years of Padrón cigars. It was a hit from the beginning, and nearly 20 years after its launch it remains one of the most popular and highly rated cigar lines on the market. The Diplomatico is the largest of the Anniversary Series cigars, save for the rarely seen 'A' In maduro wrapper, it's a dark, box-pressed smoke with a perfect draw that layers the palate with copious amounts of complex flavors including nuts and toast, with a sweet hint of raisin on the finish. This year will mark the 50th anniversary of Jose Orlando Padrón's amazing cigar company. We're certain the company will launch something memorable to note the benchmark year, and if history is any judge, you're very likely to read about it in these pages come next year. 

Issue: Cigar Insider, Sep 11, 2012

Score: 93

Large and pressed, this cigar imparts a dense, creamy smoke whose underlying oakiness is matched by notes of cocoa powder, vanilla bean and orange peel.

Issue: Cigar Insider, Jan 01, 1970

Score: 0

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