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Padron 1926 Series Maduro with Lagavulin 16 Year

Padron's mature cocoa and earth meet Lagavulin's peat and dried fruit in a serious, full-bodied match.

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Cigar

Padron

1926 Series Maduro / No. 9

Country
Nicaragua
Strength
Full
Wrapper
Nicaraguan Maduro
Size
5.25" x 56

Spirit

Lagavulin

16 Year

Category
Whiskey
Type
Scotch
Region
Islay
Proof
86 proof

Why It Works

The cigar's Maduro sweetness gives the smoky malt something to grip. Espresso and peat intensify each other while sherry fruit keeps the pairing from going austere.

Tasting Notes

  • espresso smoke
  • dark fruit
  • earth and salt
peatcocoaespressoearth

Occasion

Mood
Special occasion
Best time
Late night
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