Limited Release
Padron Black
Padrón Black is a limited‑production series of Nicaraguan puros released as birthday and anniversary tributes, offered in both Natural and Maduro wrappers and usually issued as single‑vitola or small‑batch runs. The line sits at the fuller end of Padrón's range with earth, espresso, cocoa, cedar and pepper in the flavor mix.
Sizes
- PB-97 — (6 3/4" x 54)
- PB-99 — (6 3/4" x 60)
- TAA Black No.89 — (6.0" x 46)
- No.200 — (5 1/2" x 56)
- No.100 — (5 1/2" x 52)
- No.52 — (5 1/2" x 50)
- No.600 — (5 3/4" x 54)
Strength
Full
Wrapper
Nicaraguan sun-grown (Natural or Maduro)
Binder
Nicaraguan
Filler
Nicaraguan
Black is less a single steady line than a platform for limited, commemorative expressions—trade exclusives, charity releases and small retail runs—built from Nicaraguan wrapper, binder and filler. Sizes vary wildly from coronas to large gordos, but the house signature stays intact: an earthy backbone with roasted‑espresso and cocoa notes, black pepper on the retrohale, and cedar and leather in the mid‑palate. Strength tends to land between the 1926 Serie and Family Reserve in intensity, often leaning toward the fuller side. Construction follows Padrón's traditional standard—firm, substantial and intended for deliberate, long smokes—while the limited nature of the releases makes each Black vitola a short‑run collector's piece as much as a smoker's cigar.
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Articles & Reviews
Padrón Black PB-97 Maduro
A hands-on review of the PB‑97 Maduro that walks through construction, draw and flavor progression; the tasting notes lean on Padrón’s signature earth and espresso with roasted‑cocoa and black‑pepper accents. The piece also documents the PB‑97’s trade‑show debut, packaging and MSRP, giving collectors and smokers clarity on how this Black release fits the house lineup.
Padrón Black No. 100
This piece examines a Padrón Black No. 100 release and uses it to explain the Black Series’ role in CRA samplers, retailer exclusives and limited runs.
Padrón Black PB-99 Natural
This review dissects the PB‑99 Natural, a very large Black Series release, focusing on how size amplifies Padrón’s earthy‑espresso core, cedar mid‑palate and peppery finish while noting construction and burn across multiple samples. It also records provenance and release timing, useful for readers weighing how the PB‑99 compares to other heavy Padróns.
Padrón Black PB-97 Natural
A focused tasting of the PB‑97 Natural that highlights draw, burn and flavor transitions — earth and espresso remain central, with cocoa, cedar and pepper showing through as the cigar develops. The article also situates the PB‑97 among recent Padrón releases and shares release and pricing details relevant to collectors.
Video Gallery
100th Episode Extravaganza - Padron (Black Natural) Review
Padron Black 100 cigar review
Padrón Black PB-97 Maduro Cigar Review