Padilla Cazadores Robusto
The Padilla Cazadores was released this year at IPCPR with much less fanfare than its sister the Dominus. While the Dominus was promoted as a full body powerhouse that was full of flavor, not much was mentioned about the Cazadores. The Cazadores has a much lower price tag than the Dominus at about half the cost. But does it have the flavor and character that will help it survive the ever-growing cigar enthusiasts repertoire? Let’s find out…
If you enjoyed this post, please consider to leave a comment or subscribe to the feed and get future articles delivered to your feed reader.
Comments
Thanks for the great review, Brian. I really enjoyed the Dominus, so I’ll definitely be trying the Cazadores!
I haven’t had this yet, but the Psdilla Habano is a nice medium smoke. pretty complex – I recommend trying it. The wrapper is rustic and attractive, just a good looking cigar.
Man, you guys just keep on goin’! The Energizer Bunnies(tm) of cigar reviews!
And then with the “lets’ find out,” FORCING me to watch the vid! (Boss: Uh, yo, DJ, whatcha doin’? Me: Uh, following up on an important news item. Boss: Okay then, carry on!)
I’ve only tried a couple of Padilla’s cigars and haven’t been impressed enough to spend the money on more. With a new crop of cigars on the market and new manufacturing partnerships, I’m curious to give this and the Dominus a try at some point.
Really appreciate the review Brian..I’ve only had one of these cigars (it came in my Dog Watch Cigar Club selection) and I really did not care for it..The sample I smoked was very grassy (which I do not care for) and had way too much sourness for me..I only made it about 1/3 of the way into it before I set it down ( I know..I don’t have alot patience with ciagrs that hit me wrong right out of the gate)..From your review it sounds like I just might have gotten a bad stick ( it happens..LOL)..I will have to give this one another try..
Once again..Great job Brain..
Rob
I haven’t tried any of Padilla’s stuff before, but this looks like a fine place to start, and at a good price as well!
I was waiting to see a review cigar. Now, I wants to try Cazadores with eazies. I love the Padillas Dominus alot. Thanks…
I think I’m going to have to try padilla stuff. One of those I haven’t gotten around to and everybody is talking their stuff up. It’s on my list.
Brian, I’m a day late on this one, but if I can find one of these cigars, I’m buying it to try, sounds like a good one for me.
Nice review Brian. I’ve had bad experiences with the Padilla Cazadores. I bought 3 five packs a while back of the Churchill size and have smoked about 10 already. Out of the 10, eight have had BAD burns and required some re-lights, the problem seems to be that they are under filled. They require constant attention. I do like the flavors and aroma, unfortunately I will not buy these anymore.
Comment overload :) You guys are gonna have a hell of a time with the contest LOL.
Great review, as always! I have had the Dominus but never found this stick yet. I will keep my eyes peeled to give it a shot.
Mike
I am split on Padilla sticks. I have it on my mental list to try the Dominus and now I would like to try the Cazadores.
Nice review of the Padilla Cazadores–I have a torpedo of that blend in my hand, to be fired up shortly and accompanied by a glass of shiraz. Love the pre-light tobacco smell, as you mentioned, but to me this has a higher quality aged tobacco smell that seldom disappoints. I have smoked many great Padilla sticks over the past several years but I think this will be my first Cazadores; a sampler of the best of Padilla is arriving in a few days from C.I. (along with a ten pack of Pinar del Rio Oscuro Robustos, which is a very good full bodied Don Pepin-like smoke) so I dug this one out from one of my packed coolerdors to get in the mood for the shipment. Padilla almost turned me off 4 years ago when my first box was so bad with terrible construction problems that I returned it–has to be really bad for me to do that.
Thanks for the review Brian. Haven’t had a chance to have any of Padilla’s stuff yet.