Few families in the cigar world have earned the reverence Jose Orlando Padron has over six decades. Founded in exile in 1964 with virtually nothing and a vision of bringing Cuban-style cigar-making to the New World, Padron is now one of the most decorated brands in cigar history. Tobacco is grown on estate farms in Nicaragua's most prized regions — predominantly Estelí — aged a minimum of 2.5 years, and rolled at family-operated factories with a level of consistency few brands can match. The 1964 Anniversary Maduro established the reputation. The 1926 Serie No. 2 is considered one of the finest cigars made anywhere. The Family Reserve and Thousand Series round out the range from prestige to everyday.