The Padrón Dámaso represents a significant departure from the brand's traditional full-bodied profile, featuring a mild to medium-bodied strength wrapped in an Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper and filled with Nicaraguan long-filler tobaccos. The cigar delivers complex flavor notes including cedar, pepper, cashew, cocoa, sweet cream, and subtle spice, with hints of coconut leading to a long and creamy finish. This blend was carefully developed and tweaked for nearly a year to ensure it delivers the same richness, character, and depth of flavor Padrón is famous for, but with a more subtle body - marking a first for the company in offering a mellow flavor profile. Named in honor of Dámaso Padrón, the first family member to arrive in Cuba from the Canary Islands in the late 1800s and the grandfather of company founder José Orlando Padrón, this line stands as a tribute to the patriarch who laid the foundation for the renowned company by growing tobacco in Cuba. Unlike traditional Padrón cigars, the Dámaso is produced in round formats rather than the brand's signature box-pressed shapes and is packaged in cellophane. Each cigar features an individually numbered secondary band to guarantee authenticity and prevent counterfeiting. The line has received critical acclaim with multiple 90+ point ratings from Cigar Aficionado, including a notable 93-point rating. This blend serves as an excellent introduction for new smokers or those who prefer lighter smokes, while still delivering the quality and consistency expected from Padrón. For those seeking a more robust flavor profile, Padrón offers "Red Label" versions in the No. 34 and No. 32 sizes.