In life, few things worthwhile come easy, and this is especially true with premium cigars. To sit among the top names in the cigar game, a brand needs to pay its dues. Well, the Padrón cigar family has undoubtedly paid their share and then some to bring you quality cigars like those in the Padrón 1964 Anniversary Natural Sampler.

Like most success stories, this one goes back longer than you’d expect. In fact, you can trace this ongoing cigar story all the way back to Dámaso Padrón, who began working the Cuban tobacco fields in the mid-1800s.

You may be thinking, “So quality takes time, cool. But what about these stogies? I’m not here for a history lesson.”

Okay, okay. We get it. Let’s take a peek under the hood and see what this top-shelf gathering of cigars brings to the smoking table.

The Padrón 1964 Anniversary Natural Sampler contains one each of the following cigars: Padrón 1964 “A,” Padrón 1964 torpedo, Padrón 1964 imperial, Padrón 1964 diplomatico, and Padrón 1964 exclusivo.

The 1964 Anniversary line marks 30 years in business for Padrón, which is truly something to celebrate considering all of the hardship they’ve had to overcome. This line is released in limited quantities, and each cigar’s band proudly displays a unique serial number to ensure authenticity. These serial numbers are an excellent touch but not surprising from a brand that seems to think of everything regarding quality and consistency.

First, the Padrón team ages some of the best tobacco Nicaraguan soil has to offer. This process lasts four years. Next, they wrap this savory blend in a tasty sun-grown wrapper, and the stick is ready for the majors. Once lit, the bold Nicaraguan tobaccos go to work producing a complex, smooth smoke that’s both sweet and spicy. Among the flavors are cream, earth, cocoa, and cedar.

Please enjoy the Padrón 1964 Anniversary Natural Sampler at your leisure.