Padron Black PB-97 Natural (6.75" x 54)
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Blend Details
Blend Composition
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Description
The Padron Black PB-97 Natural is a medium-to-full torpedo measuring 6.75 x 54 from Padrón's Black line. It is a Nicaraguan puro, with a Nicaraguan wrapper over Nicaraguan binder and filler, made at Padrón's own factory in Nicaragua and named for what would have been José O. Padrón's 97th birthday.
Wrapper and Blend
The Padron Black PB-97 Natural uses a Nicaraguan wrapper, a Nicaraguan binder and Nicaraguan long-filler tobaccos, all grown and processed by Padrón. Jorge Padrón has described the Black blend as sitting between the Serie 1926 and the Family Reserve, closer to the Family Reserve in fullness.
The natural wrapper gives this version its lighter color and the drier, earthier side of the profile; the same blend is also offered with the maduro wrapper.
Format and Size
The Padron Black PB-97 Natural measures 6.75 inches long with a 54 ring gauge, about 0.84 inches in diameter. The tapered torpedo head narrows the draw and concentrates the smoke at the start of the cigar. The PB-99, released in 2025, uses the same length in a thicker 60 ring gauge.
Strength and Flavor Profile
TRP lists the Padron Black PB-97 Natural as medium to full in strength. Its flavor notes are earth, cocoa powder, roasted nuts, cinnamon, black pepper, oak, leather. Reviewers describe the strength building through the cigar, finishing at the full end of the range.
Line History and Production
Padrón Black began in 2016 as the José O. Padrón 89 Birthday Blend, a corona gorda made for a single Florida retailer, and later became the name for Padrón's small, occasional releases: trade-show exclusives, Cigar Rights of America sampler cigars and birthday blends. Padrón unveiled the PB-97 at the 2023 PCA Convention and Trade Show in both natural and maduro wrappers and sold it only to retailers who placed orders at the show, with boxes reaching stores in March 2024. Padrón has not published production figures, and the company has described the PB-97 as a one-time release rather than an ongoing line.
Who It Suits and How to Enjoy It
The Padron Black PB-97 Natural suits Padrón smokers who already know the 1964 Anniversary and 1926 lines and want a collectible, harder-to-find Black release. It pairs well with a medium roast Colombian or an Americano, and with bourbon, aged rum or Highland Scotch. Store it at 65 to 70 percent humidity and give it a few weeks of rest after shipping.
- Factory: Tabacos Cubanica S.A., Padrón's factory in Nicaragua
- Packaging: boxes of 10; sold here as singles, 5-packs and boxes
- Release: unveiled at the 2023 PCA trade show and shipped to retailers in March 2024; limited edition offered only to retailers who ordered at the 2023 PCA Convention and Trade Show
Padron Black PB-97 Natural FAQs
What size is the Padron Black PB-97 Natural?
It is a torpedo measuring 6.75 x 54, 6.75 inches long with a 54 ring gauge.
Where is the Padron Black PB-97 Natural made?
It is made in Nicaragua at Tabacos Cubanica S.A., the Padrón family's own factory, using only Nicaraguan tobacco.
How is the Padron Black PB-97 Natural packaged?
Padrón packs it in boxes of 10. TRP Cigars sells it as a single cigar, a pack of 5 or a full box of 10.
Is the PB-97 a limited edition?
Yes. It was sold only to retailers who ordered at the 2023 PCA trade show, and Padrón has not disclosed how many were made.
Related Padrón Cigars
- Padron Black PB-97 Maduro: the same 6.75 x 54 torpedo with the darker maduro wrapper.
- Padron Black PB-99 Natural: the 2025 release in a thicker 6.75 x 60 gordo format.
- Padron Black collection: every Black release TRP carries.
- Padron collection: the full Padrón range at TRP Cigars.
