Padrón Dámaso No. 17

The Padrón Dámaso No. 17 brings the gentler character of the Dámaso Series to a substantial 7 × 54 format. Handmade in Nicaragua, it combines an Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper with Nicaraguan binder and filler tobaccos. The result is a long, mild-to-medium cigar for smokers who want time to follow its changing flavors.

Padrón named the series after Dámaso Padrón, the family ancestor who arrived in Cuba from the Canary Islands in the late 1800s. The cigars are round rather than square-pressed, with a lighter wrapper and a softer profile than many smokers associate with Padrón.

The No. 17 is often listed as a Double Corona, although Padrón identifies it by its No. 17 name and dimensions. Its 54 ring gauge gives the Nicaraguan blend room to develop across a longer smoke. Cigar Aficionado rated it 88 points in August 2018 and 89 points in both August 2017 and April 2016. View Padrón’s published ratings.

Key Features

• Brand: Padrón
• Series: Dámaso
• Vitola: Long-format Double Corona
• Dimensions: 7 inches × 54 ring gauge
• Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut
• Binder: Nicaraguan
• Filler: Nicaraguan
• Country of manufacture: Nicaragua
• Strength: Mild to medium

Tobacco Composition

Wrapper

The Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper gives the No. 17 its light-brown color and helps create its smooth, aromatic character. “Connecticut” refers to the tobacco type; this wrapper leaf is grown in Ecuador. It brings a gentler impression to the blend while allowing cedar, light sweetness and creamy notes to emerge.

Binder

The Nicaraguan binder secures the filler and supports the cigar’s construction. Alongside the wrapper, it contributes an underlying woody tobacco character without pushing the blend toward heavy strength.

Filler

The Nicaraguan filler tobaccos provide the foundation for the No. 17’s flavor. Across its long format, the blend may show wood, nuts, earth and restrained pepper. These flavors can shift as the cigar burns, while the Connecticut wrapper keeps the overall profile measured.

Flavor Profile

Opening

The opening may introduce cedar and other soft wood notes, followed by a light, natural sweetness. Some smokers may notice a slightly vegetal impression early on. At this stage, the flavors tend to be delicate, so a slow smoking pace makes them easier to distinguish.

Middle

Through the middle, the cigar can become buttery and creamier, with cedar remaining in the background. Nutty aromas may appear as the initial vegetal notes fade. The long format gives these changes time to develop without a sudden rise in strength.

Final Section

Toward the end, toasted nuts and cedar may become more prominent. A touch of pepper can appear, particularly on the retrohale, while the finish retains some of its earlier buttery character. Flavor progression is subjective and will vary between cigars.

Finish

Expect a relatively gentle finish with lingering wood, nuts and mild spice. The No. 17 offers flavor over an extended session while remaining within the Dámaso Series’ mild-to-medium range.

Why Choose This Cigar?

Choose the Padron Damaso No 17 Double Corona when you want a longer Connecticut-wrapped cigar with Nicaraguan tobacco character. Its 7-inch length and 54 ring gauge distinguish it from the shorter Dámaso No. 12 and give you more time to follow the blend’s progression.

For customers exploring Padrón cigars in Pakistan, the No. 17 offers a round, lighter-profile option within a brand known for stronger cigars. Its published Cigar Aficionado ratings provide a useful reference, while its size and flavor profile are the practical reasons to choose it.

Cutting and Lighting Guidance

Use a sharp straight cutter to remove a small portion of the cap without cutting below the shoulder. Because the foot is 54 ring gauge, toast it evenly before taking the first draw. Rotate the cigar as you light it to establish an even burn.

Smoking Guidance

Take gentle draws and allow time between puffs. A long cigar rewards a relaxed pace: smoking quickly can heat the tobacco and obscure its subtler cedar and nut notes. A review of the No. 17 recorded a two-hour smoking time, though the time you need will depend on your pace and the individual cigar. Read the No. 17 tasting review.

Storage Instructions

Store the cigar in a maintained humidor at approximately 65–70% relative humidity and a stable, cool temperature. Keep it away from sunlight, excessive heat and strong odors to protect the wrapper and preserve its aroma.