First of all, I've said this before but it bears saying again- I'm not as good as many of you at picking up all the subtle nuances of cigars. But, for what it's worth-

I've been a serious cigar smoker for about three years. My experience is limited to non-Cuban cigars.

Over the last three years, I've found the I prefer Nicaraguan tobacco. I like the Pepin branded cigars, and really like some of the stuff he has done for other companies- my favorites are Tatuaje brown, 601 (especially the green label), and San Cristobal (that's a Pepin blend, right?). I enjoy some of the other Pepin blends, as well.

Having said that, about a year ago, I discovered the Padilla 1932. I'm pretty sure the original version was a Pepin blend, but I'm also pretty sure that the ones I'm smoking are not the Pepin blend.

I find the 1932 to be sweet, slightly spicy, full-bodied, and complex- just an extremely well balanced blend.

I buy the samplers from CI and boxes of the Lancero from CBid when I can get 'em. The prices make the Padilla Signature 1932 an exceptional value. For me, they are as good as the Tats, San Cristobals, 601s, and Illusiones.

:-)
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Never had one, but they sound good.:-)
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Yeah, these are a nice smoke, and surprisingly cheap.
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The 32 is my favorite of the current Padilla lineup.
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I just got a 5er in a couple weeks ago that I won off of cbid for 20 bucks. Can't wait to fire one up. Thanks for reminding me!
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I picked up the samlper from CI of 20 sticks for $60, love them! Definitley one of my favorite sticks so far.

I have the new(er) blend not by Pepin.
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I'm a big fan of the 1932 blend.....:-)
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Have one in my jacket right now that I plan on smoking during the Colts game. This is my go-to cigar for sure. We seem to have a very similar taste in cigars, the other cigar I have in my jacket that I grabbed from the humi is a 601 Green Label :-)
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on sale today at cigar.com fyi
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