EL
1d ago
If you only buy one box this month, it's the Padrón 1964 Maduro. Resting 6 months turns the pepper into pure cocoa.
30 years behind the counter. I'll tell you what's worth your cedar.
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If you only buy one box this month, it's the Padrón 1964 Maduro. Resting 6 months turns the pepper into pure cocoa.
leather · cedar · cream · caramel · espresso
The bottom line · Worth a try
A benchmark.
Notesleather · cedar · cream · caramel
The bottom line · Worth a try
A benchmark.
Notescream · caramel · earth · raisin
The bottom line · Box-worthy
A benchmark.
Notesespresso · black pepper · leather · cedar