Padron 2000 Disappointment

[VancouverMark]

A buddy of mine came over last night, and we sat down for a scotch and a cigar. Having had and enjoyed one other Padron 2000 a while ago, I grabbed a couple from the humidor that I recently bought (4 - pack natural and 4 - pack maduro) and we proceeded to fire them up. The burn was terrible and the ash was flaky for the 1st third. Had to do a couple of touch ups on each cigar as well. I realize that burn issues can be attributed to humidor conditions, but my humidor has been very stable. The RH/Temp has been 66/70 for weeks.

Construction was also terrible. The cap on mine was loose and ripped, and the cap on my friends was also a bit loose. I haven't had a chance to check the other 6Padron 2000's, but will tonight.

Anyone else noticed this with Padron?

Cheers,

Mark

[Devil Doc]

I've noticed, occasionally, a loosely filled 2000 with too easy of a draw. If not smoked carefully, they can burn hot and taste terrible.

Doc.

[VancouverMark]

I've noticed, occasionally, a loosely filled 2000 with too easy of a draw. If not smoked carefully, they can burn hot and taste terrible.

Doc.

Interesting. Now that you mention it, the draw was quite loose and I used a punch cutter due to the issues with the cap. Draw would have been even easier with a guillotine cut. Thanks Doc.

Mark

[WinstonSpencer]

I think they are hit-or-miss just like any other cigar. The last couple thousand-series Padrons that I smoked had the loosest draw I've ever come across. Like pulling air through a huge straw. They sucked.

Try some '64s and '26s. They are more hit than miss.