If the Padrón's cigars weren't already some of the best around, they've certainly sealed that reputation with their Family Reserve line. Created as limited edition cigars to commemorate the Padron family’s various significant events and dates, the Family Reserve is created using only the Padrón's best tobaccos. Because their tobacco operation is vertically integrated, that is they oversee the growing, aging and rolling of their cigars, the Padrón's are able to stockpile and age their own tobaccos for long times. The Family Reserve line is made with Nicaraguan tobaccos that are aged 10 years, something that is quite rare in the cigar industry. The Padrón Family Reserve cigars are made using specially selected tobaccos from the best aged tobacco that Padrón has to offer. Chances are you won't find a more refined and delicious full-bodied cigar around. The Padron Family Reserve Series Cigars are limited edition releases in order to commemorate the Padron family’s significant events or dates. Padron has enormous stock piles of tobacco which insures their brands consistency and there consistent high ratings, the Padron Family Reserve cigars are made using specially selected tobaccos from the best aged tobacco that Padron has to offer. This Padron Family Reserve 85th cigar was created to celebrate the family’s patriarch Jose Orlando Padron 85th birthday. As always the Family Reserve’s are in limited supply due to their small batch production. Rated #1 Cigar of 2011 by Cigar Journal