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CWS · 01-02-2009, 01:53 PM

I was really psyched to try this new Pepin cigar. I had heard good things about them and was gifted a few from Jeff as they did not light his board.

A beautiful cigar with a deep milk choclate wrapper. Upon lighting I was not hit with the typical dense wham of pepper as most Pepin sticks. Instead, the stick burst with flavor without overpowering my sense. The draw was smooth and firm with loads of smoke. Medium body, woody with a slight sweet after taste.

The flavors and sweetness stayed throughout the cigar. Nubbed it. This was an excellent smoke. I have smoked a half a dozen of these as i could not believe they were as good as I remembered each time. I just bought the 15 pack special from Holts and I am loving each size as much as the next.

Do your self a favor and pick up a few of these sticks. I think you will enjoy them immensely.

CWS

Moro · 01-02-2009, 02:00 PM

Sounds very good! Will be looking out for these!

Volusianator · 01-02-2009, 02:05 PM

I'll have to try it again, it's the one with the lighter yellowish band right? If so, I had one at the RTDA and it was not good at all, couldn't even finish it. But then again, those cigars are really not cared for well during the show.

tubaman · 01-02-2009, 02:20 PM

I think I picked a few of those up when you were out here. I'll have to light one up.

somarc · 01-02-2009, 05:55 PM

Just a heads up that a lot of the older versions are still floating around out there. Make sure the band has Edicion Especial on it.

CWS · 01-02-2009, 08:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by somarc

Just a heads up that a lot of the older versions are still floating around out there. Make sure the band has Edicion Especial on it.

I like the original Aroma de Cuba but it does not hold a candle to these.

deuce · 01-02-2009, 08:58 PM

I didnt care for the one i had. Just didnt do it for me.

jmatkins · 01-02-2009, 09:58 PM

Thanks for the review Chuck!

Angry Bill · 01-02-2009, 10:03 PM

Nice review Chuck.

BagfullofPings · 01-03-2009, 01:17 AM

This cigar did not excite me.

Wigwam_Motel · 01-03-2009, 01:22 AM

I had posted a pic or something a while ago, not sure if I still have the pictures, if so I'll up them, it was a larger ring gauge one, but I enjoyed it. Sat pool side and smoke it slow. Flaky ash, odd burn, but good smoke.

BagfullofPings · 01-03-2009, 01:31 AM

Don't get me wrong folks, it is a good cigar. However, as a Pepin whore it did not make me feel special down there...

Wigwam_Motel · 01-03-2009, 01:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BagfullofPings

Don't get me wrong folks, it is a good cigar. However, as a Pepin whore it did not make me feel special down there...

i read some where, AF and few other companies had there hands in this cigar.

CWS · 01-03-2009, 01:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BagfullofPings

Don't get me wrong folks, it is a good cigar. However, as a Pepin whore it did not make me feel special down there...

It is all good. Everyone has his or her own likes or dislikes.

Like I said, this is not your standard fist in your teeth Pepin but rather a subtle smoother smoke. I tried it because it was a Pepin. I bought more because it is a great morning or mid day cigar.

I know people that just do not like the taste of a PSD4 and others that cant keep enough in their humi. Taste is personal. Thats why I really like seeing all these reviews. After a while you learn who has a similar taste profile.

01-02-2009, 01:53 PM	#1
CWS Administrator Cognoscenti Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: West coast Posts: 14,685 Trader rating: (111)	La Aroma de Cuba Edicion Especial I was really psyched to try this new Pepin cigar. I had heard good things about them and was gifted a few from Jeff as they did not light his board. A beautiful cigar with a deep milk choclate wrapper. Upon lighting I was not hit with the typical dense wham of pepper as most Pepin sticks. Instead, the stick burst with flavor without overpowering my sense. The draw was smooth and firm with loads of smoke. Medium body, woody with a slight sweet after taste. The flavors and sweetness stayed throughout the cigar. Nubbed it. This was an excellent smoke. I have smoked a half a dozen of these as i could not believe they were as good as I remembered each time. I just bought the 15 pack special from Holts and I am loving each size as much as the next. Do your self a favor and pick up a few of these sticks. I think you will enjoy them immensely. CWS __________________ Chuck "By the cigars they smoke, and the composers they love, ye shall know the texture of men's souls." John Galsworthy

01-02-2009, 02:00 PM	#2
Moro BoM Decembre '08 Cognoscenti Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Mexico City Posts: 10,380 Trader rating: (25) Blog Entries: 1	Sounds very good! Will be looking out for these! __________________ Alfonso “Quotation is a serviceable substitute for wit.” -Oscar Wilde- Irony is a disciplinarian feared only by those who do not know it, but cherished by those who do.

01-02-2009, 02:20 PM	#4
tubaman 3 Time BoM Cognoscenti Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Isle of Long Posts: 5,236 Trader rating: (92)	I think I picked a few of those up when you were out here. I'll have to light one up. __________________ Kevin $C:\Documents and Settings\Marie\My Documents\My Pictures\H.-UPMANN.jpg$

01-02-2009, 10:03 PM	#9
Angry Bill BoM Feb '08, BoY '08 Cognoscenti Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: San Fernando Valley, CA Posts: 8,265 Trader rating: (91)	Nice review Chuck. __________________ "My rule of life prescribed as an absolutely sacred rite smoking cigars and also the drinking of alcohol before, after and if need be during all meals and in the intervals between them." by Winston Churchill http://www.bigeasycigars.com/ http://www.newhavanacigars.com/ http://tatuajecigars.com/

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01-02-2009, 02:05 PM	#3
Volusianator Banned Double Corona Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Green Bay, WI Posts: 7,057 Trader rating: (54)	I'll have to try it again, it's the one with the lighter yellowish band right? If so, I had one at the RTDA and it was not good at all, couldn't even finish it. But then again, those cigars are really not cared for well during the show.

01-02-2009, 05:55 PM	#5
somarc Club Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Raleigh NC Posts: 27 Trader rating: (0)	Just a heads up that a lot of the older versions are still floating around out there. Make sure the band has Edicion Especial on it.

01-02-2009, 08:58 PM	#7
deuce Mini Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Ypsilanti, MI Posts: 8 Trader rating: (1)	I didnt care for the one i had. Just didnt do it for me.

01-02-2009, 09:58 PM	#8
jmatkins BoM January 08 Cognoscenti Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Shrewsbury, Ma Posts: 8,454 Trader rating: (74)	Thanks for the review Chuck!

01-03-2009, 01:17 AM	#10
BagfullofPings IEHHC Churchill Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Beaumont, CA Posts: 1,009 Trader rating: (9)	This cigar did not excite me.

01-03-2009, 01:22 AM	#11
Wigwam_Motel Banned Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: San Bernardino CA Posts: 1,366 Trader rating: (16)	I had posted a pic or something a while ago, not sure if I still have the pictures, if so I'll up them, it was a larger ring gauge one, but I enjoyed it. Sat pool side and smoke it slow. Flaky ash, odd burn, but good smoke.

01-03-2009, 01:31 AM	#12
BagfullofPings IEHHC Churchill Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Beaumont, CA Posts: 1,009 Trader rating: (9)	Don't get me wrong folks, it is a good cigar. However, as a Pepin whore it did not make me feel special down there...