Pepin Cuban Classic - great cigar

[weskimad]

I've been smoking for a couple of years. My stash is about 1/2 CC. I've always chuckled to myself seeing some of the prices the people are willing to pay for some of the high end smokes. Usually when people post about a Padron Anni or Opus, I say to myself, sure, comparing a $20 or more cigar with a $7 or $8 CC is kind of silly when price is factored in.

Tonight I fired up my first Pepin Cuban Classic in front of the chiminea (hey, it's 25F here in Jersey). Did it taste like a CC? Well, no. But it was frickin amazing. I loved it. Now I know what people are taking about with the first shot of spice when the cigar is first lite.

I had also picked up some Pepin Blue and ELO3. I can't wait to give them a shot also.

The downside is I'm not so sure I can fire up another Gurkha or RP.

 

[Angry Bill]

LOL>. The don does make some great sticks.

 

[Craig Mac]

I like the DPG Black as well, that one will be a regular in my humi.

 

[RigilKent]

the DPG blues are great you will like them as well.

 

[diesel]

Killer smokes!!!!

 

[Brazilla]

Try that JJ Maduro. The Blacks are great but that JJ is is really nice.

 

[woofman]

I agree with Angry Bill, the don makes many great sticks. I've got dpg blues, blacks, jj's, and 5 vegas miami in my nc rotation

 

[Trumpetchris]

agreed. Love the Pepins

 

[njstone]

I've only had one Black, but it was darn tasty. I definately liked the Tatuaje Havana VI better, but the Black had a nice flavor and kick.

But for me, I don't exclusively like spicy cigars, so I have no problems firing up a Gurkha or RP

That being said, weskimad--I'm not sure what RP sticks you've had, but if you haven't already you might want to try an Olde World Reserve and a Decade, I think those flavor profiles would be more along the lines that you like compared so something like a Vintage.

 

[Soundwave13]

Pepin Cuban Classic is a definite go-to cigar.
One of my favorites, I always have some on hand.

 

[weskimad]

Just picked up a box of JJ Maduro on C-Bad. Merry Christmas to me!

 

[terrantheman]

The Blacks IMO are some of the best that DPG has to offer. The JJ's are really good but not nearly as full. I didn't care for the JJ Maddie a little to harsh and if you're into the CC's I don't think you'll like that harshness very much. I recently smoked the My Father series by the Dons kid Jaime and it was stellar as far as flavor goes I think you'll really enjoy it... I will add it was in the Robo format.