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What is your favorite Pepin Garcia Cigar?
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CWS
<b>Lead Moderator</b>
You bet. An excellent cigar
I just had a Pepin Series JJ that I've been saving for a bit. And I just have to say, it was just a bit underwhelming. I was really looking forward to that big Pepin flavor and while it tasted just fine I kept waiting for it to kick in. In contrast, the 601s (blue & red), Habana Leon, Hirsch Y Garcia, Tatuaje Noella & DPG Black Label Cuban Classic I've had in the recent past have all knocked my socks off. I was expecting the same; a little disappointed... I have a couple of Cabaiguans I'm waiting to try. Here's hopin' I can get back on my Pepin horse.
Had that Cabaiguan the other night and yow! after the disappointment with the JJ this was a delight and a relief. Definitely medium body, but what a marvelous flavor. Didn't have the pepper blast of the black labels or the Habana Leons I've had recently. It was like the middle of those to start with almost. The long corona was a special treat. Didn't want that one to stop!
CWS
<b>Lead Moderator</b>
Try the Guapo for a little more pepper.
I got a whole sampler of stuff off newhavanacigars.com that arrived today. I have mostly smoked Tatuaje, not the other brands really.
I was gonna just buy the Tatuaje t-shirt and couldn't pass up trying some more cigars.
I was gonna just buy the Tatuaje t-shirt and couldn't pass up trying some more cigars.
Let us not forget this years new line, Tobacos Baez, so far i think it is the best new stick of the year. Also, Pepin will be doing the new Aroma de Cuba's, i got a sampler of it and it was fantastic. Beware, the Baez does not have the typical Pepin "spice". It is a bit of a departure from his trademark tastes, however, to me it was refreshing. Pepin is producing so many sticks now that the market is flooded with his flavor and it lacks a bit of the originality it once had. That is not to say that i don't smoke the hell out of Pepin cigars but it was a nice departure from the norm. Anyway, just my opinion, try these sticks when you can get them and see what you think.
Soundwave13
BoM Feb 2010
This is such a tough thing... There are so many good ones.
My favs used to be the Centurian's and the San Cristobal..
Since then I've gained an appreciation for the 8&11 and find that the Padilla 1932 has been more consistantly disappointing than any of his sticks in regard to draw and burn quality.
My current fav is the Cubao.
And I really look forward to trying the 'My Father' too!!!
My favs used to be the Centurian's and the San Cristobal..
Since then I've gained an appreciation for the 8&11 and find that the Padilla 1932 has been more consistantly disappointing than any of his sticks in regard to draw and burn quality.
My current fav is the Cubao.
And I really look forward to trying the 'My Father' too!!!
