Padilla Series 68 Golden Bear

Padilla Serie 1968 was the cigar that put Ernesto Padilla on the map, with the Padilla Serie 1968 Original receiving a 93 rating from Cigar Aficionado. 1968 is significant to Padilla, the year Ernesto's father Heberto Padilla - renowned Cuban poet, cigar lover, and friend of Ernest Hemingway - was arrested and imprisoned for criticizing the Castro regime. The cigars are one of his finest, hailing from the Raices Cubanas factory in Honduras. Padilla Serie 1968 is also available in Padilla Series 68 Original and Padilla Series 68 Black Bear

Series '68 Golden Bear: lovely shade grown wrappers on the outside. Inside, a smooth concoction of aged Honduran long-fillers. Together these components create a easy smoking, subtle but stunning smoking experience. Sweet grass, graham cracker, and roasted nuts over a bready backbone. Medium.