Favorite Pepin?

[smokingun]

I haven't had the chance to sample very deep into the Pepin's yet. The first one I tried was the Tatuaje Havana VI Angeles, now it's my go to smoke. I tried the Cabaiguan Guapos and loved um, had to buy a box of those too. I have a Tat Unicos and Noella plus a 601 Blue and a Padilla Miami waiting for me in the humi to get over the flu. Almost afraid to try them, I don't have room for more boxes of smokes!!!

 

[jwintosh]

loving the veracu's!! i mean, LOVING them!!!!

 

[huero71]

I'm with you on the Verocu's. I've stashed away quite a few. Also, the Tainos, Angeles, and the Padilla 48's.

 

[Greg]

8&11.

 

[gbpacker66]

Don't know yet, just won sampler on cbid. I tell you in a couple weeks.

 

[WhiteLightning]

Pepin Black and Verocu

 

[Halon]

An update on the Illusiones. As mentioned, they are made in the Raices Cubanas (Cuban Roots) factory in Honduras. This factory appears to be owned by Tropical, who I believe Pepin worked (rolled?) for a while ago, or maybe still does. Pete Johnson may or may not have had cigars rolled there early on in the Tatuaje days. So I could see how they would be thought of as a Pepin cigar. Personally I think they have a very Pepin-esque blend.

Also, an update to my list, I really love the Tatuaje RC (Retro Cuban) line. They're the foil-wrapped 184 and 233 mm cigars, IIRC. I'm not sure if Pepin directly worked in these or not, but they're stellar smokes. If they were more affordable I would be smoking them almost daily.


TYLER

 

[Altercall]

Noellas Reserve.

 

[Coolhand]

I've only had the Cuban Classic Robusto. My local cigar shop didn't have any Pepins, last I checked, though they said they do stock them. Hard to find around here. I adored the one I had though.

 

[mr.mac]

I'm definately enjoying the 601 green "La Punta". Very unique Pepin blend in my opinion. I'm also a whore for El Centurion (Toro is prob. my fav.), DPG white label and JJ Maduro. Aw hell... I love just about everything that "The Don" gets his hands on...

 

[RigilKent]

i have only had two and those were the cuban classic, centurion i like the centurion from the review contest very much one of my favorites....

 

[caseabb]

JJ Maduro ot any Tat

 

[Halon]

I've only had the Cuban Classic Robusto. My local cigar shop didn't have any Pepins, last I checked, though they said they do stock them. Hard to find around here. I adored the one I had though.

I saw a couple Tatuajes at Stag the last time I was in there (probably mid-December?). They're on the right-hand wall when you walk in just past the Padrons. Kind of in that little nook that's behind the office in there. Might be around the Camachos???

Anyway, come up for the Front Range Herf and we'll hook you up with some nice Pepins!!!


TYLER

 

[jkorp]

Hirsh y Garcia, my wife even loved it.

 

[smokinafuente]

Ashton’s new San Cristobal. MMMmmmmMMMMmmmmmmmmmmmm

 

[njsarge]

Toss up between the blue label and the cabiguan guapo. Tough choice, can't go wrong with either one.

 

[kyleb]

Ashton’s new San Cristobal. MMMmmmmMMMMmmmmmmmmmmmm

Dang, I forgot about these. The Maestro is pure bliss.

 

[Ocat]

Verocu West Coast and the Guapos. The Blue Labels are tasty too.

 

[kyleb]

Maybe I should have waited to start this thread, until I had tried all Pepins'.

JJ Natural Sublime, and a few fingers of Gentlemens Jack = pure bliss.

 

[smokinafuente]

Also, the "Old Henry" made for Holts is a nice smoke.