Padron 1926 no 9 natural vs maduro

[txaggie9307]

Hey guys,

A while back I smoke a 1926 no 9 Maduro to celebrate my sons birth and it was great. My question is which do you prefer and why? I have not had the natural and am curious on how different it is as compared to the Maduro.

Also, what is your favorite 1926 Padron?

 

[pbibby]

I think the natural is the best showing of Padrons capabilities. While the maduro is certainly enjoyable and loads your palate with complex notes, it can sometimes be overpowering. I like the fact that the natural is almost unparalleled in balance. It is probably the most perfectly balanced NC there is. The #9 has to be the best!!

 

[TheKidCigar]

I think the natural is the best showing of Padrons capabilities. While the maduro is certainly enjoyable and loads your palate with complex notes, it can sometimes be overpowering. I like the fact that the natural is almost unparalleled in balance. It is probably the most perfectly balanced NC there is. The #9 has to be the best!!

It's much easier to enjoy the natural because of that balance, the Maduro is just stronger and more robust

 

[Red Raider]

I enjoy the Maduro for the bold flavors. This opinion is biased though as i have never smoked any Padron Anni in the natural line. Sure do love the maddy though

 

[ZachF88]

I think the natural is the best showing of Padrons capabilities. While the maduro is certainly enjoyable and loads your palate with complex notes, it can sometimes be overpowering. I like the fact that the natural is almost unparalleled in balance. It is probably the most perfectly balanced NC there is. The #9 has to be the best!!

It's much easier to enjoy the natural because of that balance, the Maduro is just stronger and more robust

I completely agree!

 

[pbibby]

I enjoy the Maduro for the bold flavors. This opinion is biased though as i have never smoked any Padron Anni in the natural line. Sure do love the maddy though

The maduros are so good!!!! The flavor is intense! Check out the naturals though, you will not be disappointed!!!!!!

 

[CO Smokes]

After having the Maduro I couldn't go back to a natural. It lacks so much flavor compared to the Maduro. Just my very personal opinion!

 

[Sumatra Samurai]

I have only had the Mauro but because they're so expensive, I just can't see myself trying the natural. These are like 4 times-a-year smokes for me... But yes the #9, can't beat it.

 

[Diplomatico]

I have only had the Mauro but because they're so expensive, I just can't see myself trying the natural. These are like 4 times-a-year smokes for me... But yes the #9, can't beat it.

I used to think that too...and then I started smoking a few of the #1 maduros. Now I like the #1 even better!

 

[Garrett]

I found the Maduro more complex than the one natural I smoked. Natural Padron's seem to trend toward a more muted experience in flavor profile than the Maduro but that's just my palate. Even some of the highly praised 1964 naturals almost have a "soapy" taste to them on occasion.