Today I'm smoking a Padron 2000 in the natural wrapper, and what a treat I have here. The line of Padron cigars that end in numbers are their lowest priced option, and give a big flavor for the price. Padron does not make a bad cigar, and I would consider them the most consistent cigar maker in Nicaragua. These cigars come in boxes of 26 and they're slightly pressed in cellophane, which differs from the higher end Padron's which don't come in plastic. The box these cigars come in is understated and kind of plain, and it only comes with one small band that says Padron on it. It can be easy to miss these cigars on the shelf, but they are well worth grabbing when you see them. This cigar is a 3/5 strength rating.
This line of Padron's come in both Natural and Maduro wrappers and each offers a different flavor. The 2000 in a Natural wrapper gives a medium flavor, but it is smooth unlike a lot of Nicaraguan puros on the market. The draw is effortless from the initial light up, just like you can expect from any Padron product. I picked the 2000 in a Natural wrapper because of the hot weather we've been having, I tend not to smoke Maduro's or insanely full bodied cigars on a hot day. I notice that cigars feel heavier than they are on a hot day, which makes the medium body of the Padron 2000 more than adequate on a 90+ degree day.
This blend offers complexity that is greater than you would expect for the price, each third or so of the cigar adds a little flavor to the wrinkle. Overall I am very happy with this cigar, or any cigar from Padron. I recommend this cigar to anybody who prefers medium bodied cigars, fans of Padron that can't always smoke the expensive 1964 and 1926 blends, or a full bodied cigar smoker that wants something a little less intense.
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