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It’s an impressive issue brimming with high scores from six cigar-producing countries, though all these fantastic cigars may seem overshadowed by the Padrón Family Reserve No. 44, which dominated the entire tasting section. At 95 points, it’s a classic smoke and an unforgettable blockbuster, each puff more richly detailed than the last. NICARAGUA TOP FIGURADO PADRÓN FAMILY RESERVE NO. 44 MADURO This famous Padrón, made with some of the company’s oldest tobaccos, was a stunning classic, so rich and sophisticated it’s in a class of its own. 95 NICARAGUA TOP CHURCHILL PADRÓN SERIE 1926 NO. 1 MADURO It’s not only the biggest cigar in the Padrón Serie 1926 line but also the highest scoring Churchill of the category. 93 CUBA TOP PETIT CORONA COHIBA SIGLO I At only 4 inches by 40 ring gauge, this tiny smoke leaves some very lasting…