On the list of most-known cigar retailers in the world, Thompson and Company ranks highly. The Tampa-based retailer is one of the leading mail-order companies in the U.S. and is one of the older retailers in the U.S., celebrating its 100th anniversary this year. As such, it should be no surprise that the company is commemorating the occasion with a few exclusive cigars, including a special version of the Padrón 1964 Anniversary Series. As the Nicaraguan manufacturer has done many times before—a unique size was made for a noted retailer’s major anniversary. This time around it’s a 5 x 54 robusto extra, offered in both of Padrón’s 1964 wrappers. The cigars went on sale in May with Jorge Padrón on hand for an event. It’s limited to 1,000 boxes of 10 cigars between the two wrappers, although a representative from the store told halfwheel that the majority of cigars were made with a Maduro wrapper. Cigar Reviewed: Padrón 1964 Thompson 100th Anniversary Robusto (Maduro) Country of Origin: Nicaragua Factory: Tabacos Cubanica S.A. Wrapper: Nicaragua Binder: Nicaragua Filler: Nicaragua Size: 5 Inches Ring Gauge: 54 Vitola: Robusto Extra MSRP: $16 (Boxes of 10, $160) Date Released: May 20, 2015 Number of Cigars Released: 1,000 Boxes of 10 Cigars ...
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