Padrón Series 2000 Maduro Cigar Review

(Cigar Dojo) ... But José Padrón’s life wasn’t all fame and fortune, it started off with very humble beginnings. This guy wasn’t born into a wealthy family of cigar aficionados—he fought tooth-and-nail to provide for his family. Working his day job as a gardener with the aid of the government, José earned roughly $60 a month. That didn’t exactly help him start a new business. It wasn’t until a friend of his gifted him a hammer, a simple gesture that held great meaning—self-sufficiency. José no longer had to rely on government hand-outs, he now had the opportunity to work hard and prove himself. With the help of his new carpentry job, José was able to save $600, move to Miami, and in 1964, create the cigar company that would change the way people enjoyed cigars forever. Continued