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Group D — Eliminated in Group Stage

Padrón Series Londres Maduro

Padrón

Product Information

Manufacturer
Padrón
Group-Stage Record
1-2
Result
Eliminated in Group Stage
Final Placement
Eliminated in Group Stage
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Competition Performance

The classic corona format maintained controlled airflow and concentrated the cigar's Nicaraguan puro profile. Padrón Series Londres Maduro completed group play with a victory over Casa Magna Colorado Pikito. Its group-stage losses came against Macanudo Café Court Tubo and Cohiba Rubicon Box-Pressed Robusto. Its combination of Nicaraguan puro depth, proven construction, and national Padrón recognition distinguished it within the 2026 Value Cigar Championship and produced an official Ashology score of 27.5 / 30.

Competition Matchups

M20 group stage Loss
M21 group stage Loss
M24 group stage Win
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Ashology™ Assessment

Official evaluation across six categories — maximum Ashology™ Score 30 / 30.

Construction
4.5/5 — Outstanding
Draw
4.5/5 — Outstanding
Burn
4.5/5 — Outstanding
Flavor Complexity
4.5/5 — Outstanding
Balance
4.5/5 — Outstanding
Finish
5/5 — Exceptional
Ashology™ Score
27.5 / 30
Superior
Overall Classification
Premium Competition Grade
Competition Achievement
2026 Official Tournament Selection
Ashology™ Highlights
  • star Concentrated Maduro flavor
  • star Strong compact-format finish
  • star Heritage brand recognition
  • star Official Field of 32
Editorial Assessment

The Padrón Series Londres Maduro is a 5½ × 42 Nicaraguan puro featuring a dark Maduro wrapper over Nicaraguan binder and filler tobaccos. Its medium-to-full-bodied profile begins with cocoa, espresso, earth, cedar, and black pepper. Leather, roasted nuts, coffee, and natural sweetness add depth through the middle, while oak, dark coffee, and pepper intensify toward the finish with cocoa remaining underneath. The corona format concentrates the blend's signature Padrón richness while maintaining reliable construction and strong everyday value.

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Ashology™ Smoking Experience

Cold Draw
Cocoa, cedar, earth and black pepper with controlled resistance.
First Third
Cocoa, espresso, earth and black pepper create a rich Nicaraguan opening.
Second Third
Leather, roasted nuts, coffee and natural sweetness add depth.
Final Third
Oak, dark coffee and pepper intensify while cocoa remains underneath.
Construction
Firm box-pressed construction, controlled airflow and dependable combustion.
Finish
Medium-long, with cocoa, coffee, earth and pepper.
Ashology Assessment
A proven Nicaraguan value that delivered Padrón character and earned a Group D victory.
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Final Verdict

Evaluated through the Ashology™ Evaluation Process, Padrón Series Londres Maduro earned official tournament recognition through Nicaraguan puro depth, proven construction, and dependable value.

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Tasting notes reflect the cigar and vitola evaluated during the 2026 Cigar of the Year competition. Flavor, strength and burn performance may vary based on storage conditions, age, vitola and individual palate. Tobacco products are intended only for adults of legal smoking age.

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