Padron 2000 Natural
đź“Ś Brand: PadrĂłn
đź“Ś Line: Thousand Series
đź“Ś Size: 2000 Natural (5" Ă— 50) Robusto
đź“Ś Weight: 11.3 g
đź“Ś Age: 10 years
đź“Ś Origin: Nicaragua
Tasting Notes
Cocoa – Light and sweet, classic Padrón imprint
Coffee Bean – Dry, roasted warmth
Earth – Firm grounding tone
Soft Pepper – Mild lift on retrohale
First Impressions
The 2000 Natural shows a rustic PadrĂłn appearance: toothy wrapper, matte texture, and soft box-press feel. Pre-light aroma pushes cocoa, dry wood, and earth. The cigar feels very soft with noticeable give, and cold draw is quite loose, signaling an airy smoke.
Smoking Experience
First Third – Gentle cocoa and coffee emerge immediately. Loose draw produces a cloud of smoke but dilutes flavor concentration. Burn line behaves well.
Second Third – Earth and roasted notes deepen, but the soft pack causes the profile to stay light and somewhat unfocused.
Final Third – Pepper increases slightly. Cocoa fades. Still pleasant, but the looseness limits intensity and structure.
Pairings
Alcohol – Ron Abuelo Oloroso Cask Finish - Dried fruit, caramel, and sherry richness reinforce the cigar’s cocoa notes and supply the depth the loose draw diffuses.
Tea – Taiwan Ruby 18 Black Tea - Naturally minty, sweet, and full-bodied — boosts complexity and refreshes the palate between airy pulls.
Music Pairing
“Machinehead” – Bush
Grit and drive contrast nicely with the cigar’s mellow nature.
Final Thoughts
The Padrón 2000 Natural remains a classic for a reason — consistent flavor, smooth character, and easygoing smoke. But this sample’s loose draw and soft construction kept the flavors from fully developing into the richer, darker layers the blend can show.
Final Score: 8/10
Why not a 10?
Very loose and soft, reducing flavor concentration and overall structure.
Only cigars that deliver flawless draw, balance, flavour evolution, construction and satisfaction get a 10.