Padilla 1932 Comparison Review

[Mizicke5273]

End Result of the Comparison

Seems we three unanimously prefer the older blend by DPG. Which ashauler pointed out the fact that it was way more than just a blend or cosmetic change. I personally completely forgot about the whole switch from DPG. Though I do recall now that the cigars were "supposed" to be unchanged; apparently they weren't.

I would say these are two completely different cigars, with the new blend only having "hints" of it's former glory.

[buzz]

Very cool, thanks for putting that together Michael (and thanks for the cigars). Interesting to see how our thoughts lined up.

[ashauler]

Yep, thanks for the sticks Michael, and for not requiring me to submit two posts to review them.

[Mizicke5273]

I was gona throw them all in one big post, but the picture limit is 12. So that idea was thrown out the window.

[nhcigarfan]

Yep good thread, nice work. I liked the DPG Padillas. Haven't been really pleased myself with the new blends.

[craig]

What, no chocolate???

As an aside, Ernesto Padilla's father, Heberto, was born in 1932, hence the name of the cigar. Heberto was a poet, and influenced many to turn against Castro after "L'affair Padilla" in 1971. (It was big news in Canada back then, anyhow .)

Heberto's obituary at the Guardian: http://www.guardian.co.uk/news/2000/...bituaries.cuba

[Mizicke5273]

What, no chocolate???

As an aside, Ernesto Padilla's father, Heberto, was born in 1932, hence the name of the cigar. Heberto was a poet, and influenced many to turn against Castro after "L'affair Padilla" in 1971. (It was big news in Canada back then, anyhow .)

Heberto's obituary at the Guardian: http://www.guardian.co.uk/news/2000/...bituaries.cuba

You sure do have some good and interesting knowledge to share with us. Another good read, that.