Anything Don Pepin...including Tatuaje.

[Smoky Contemplation]

Hey yall! I've been hearing a lot about Don Pepin Garcia's stuff.....i.e. Don Pepin, Tatuaje, Padilla, etc.....as he's been getting such stellar reviews. The thing is, I've tried several of his cigars on several occasions and I truly don't understand what the hype is about. Sure, the construction of his cigars are nice.....wrapper, triple cap, draw. But they just don't seem to be something that I'd go outta my way to buy. Does anybody else feel the same way? Or differently? IMHO, I think the Oliva Serie V deserves the hype as well as some lesser known stogies like the new Hoyo De Tradicion. Well, that's it from me. Thanks for the input!

BTW, these are the Pepin cigars I've had: Pepin Blue Label, Troya Clasico, Tatuaje (Brown, White, and Red Labels), San Cristobal, Don Pepin Series JJ.

[Shelby07]

Hey yall! I've been hearing a lot about Don Pepin Garcia's stuff.....i.e. Don Pepin, Tatuaje, Padilla, etc.....as he's been getting such stellar reviews. The thing is, I've tried several of his cigars on several occasions and I truly don't understand what the hype is about. Sure, the construction of his cigars are nice.....wrapper, triple cap, draw. But they just don't seem to be something that I'd go outta my way to buy. Does anybody else feel the same way? Or differently? IMHO, I think the Oliva Serie V deserves the hype as well as some lesser known stogies like the new Hoyo De Tradicion. Well, that's it from me. Thanks for the input!

BTW, these are the Pepin cigars I've had: Pepin Blue Label, Troya Clasico, Tatuaje (Brown, White, and Red Labels), San Cristobal, Don Pepin Series JJ.

I wouldn't say I like everything with his name on it, but I do like a number of his cigars, especialy a couple of the Tat Havana VI (red) and the San Cristobal Monumentos and Supremos. I think the Monumento is probably the best new cigar of last year (for me.) I have to say that the other sizes didn't knock my socks off. It seems to me that the different cigars in each line are very different and he puts his name on so much stuff it's hard to try it all. While I think they are all good, I think that only a few are outstanding.

[Smoky Contemplation]

Hey Shelby, the new San Cristobal line definitely is quality stuff. I had the torpedo a few weeks ago and it was one of the more flavorful and complex cigars that I tried in recent memory. As far as solid smokes (Pepin or not), the Troya Clasico is a beaut. But yeah, you're right. Pepin has his hands in on everything right now so it's hard to try everything. Don't get me wrong though..........nothing against Pepin, Pete Johnson, or anybody else. I'm happy for them and their success. In some ways, I think that they add some flair to the cigar industry at a time when anything tobacco is being attacked by the rest of the world. So for the Pepin's, Padron's, Litto Gomez's of the world!

[kevin7]

please dont compare Pepin brands-Pete johnson to Gomez

Pepins are average at best and harsh and raw at worst

[Cabaiguan Juan]

i really like Pepins stuff. Tat Noellas are my fav. brown lable, but there are other sizes that didn't do it for me. the same goes for the Fumadores. I really like the robusto but not the toro. I had a San Cristible but it dont do it for me. I beleive that will happen with every line though. Perhaps you haven't found your size yet.

[Shelby07]

Had another Monumento tonight. I still think it's a terrific cigar.

To each his own.

[Smoky Contemplation]

I take it your not a fan of Pepin's, Kev? . And I'll definitely agree that the various sizes
do make a difference. Thanks for the input, guys.

[kevin7]

I dont like em but thats just me. More people like them than not so its just me LOL

[latenightcigars]

I love everything Don Pepin makes. When I had the Don Pepin Cuban Classic (black label) I was like WOW. This was a cigar to get excited about. The mixture of an intense peppery flavor with hints of coffee was just my kind of cigar. I can see why smokers who prefer milder blends would not like this cigar. I gave a black label to my friend who said it was okay (as much as I tried to convince him it was knockout cigar). I later found out he prefers a dependable milder cigar. Don't get me wrong I like milds too, but my preference is the medium to full bodied smokes. Don Pepins are awesome

[heftysmokes]

I'm almost positive it is not the strength of the Pepin that K7 doesn't like.

[chefchris]

I gotta agree. The cuban classic is an awesome smoke. Some would even say .... dead sexy .

Pepin does have some nice stuff out. The think I'm concerned with is he's putting his name on alot of stuff out there. How many blends is gonna come up with? God help us if he starts working with Gurkha.

[Smoky Contemplation]

. The Gurkha Miami Warlord Pepin Edicion. Wouldn't that be something?

[cigar no baka]

Two of my favorite cigars are Pepins. The Don Pepin blue label and the San Cristobals. Both have a wonderful, smoky, rich flavor for me that I enjoy the whole way through. His blends match my tastes very well. I also like Tatujaes on occasion, and the 601's are also a regular smoke.

[l0venpeace]

I find some to be terrible (Tatuaje), and others (Padilla, San Cris) to be good. Just depends on your tastes I guess.

[kevin7]

I thought the whole brand as a whole is weak in flavor and strength. Give me a
Joya de Nigaragua Antano or an El Rico Habano any day

[heftysmokes]

Yep, that's about what I thought you'd say!

[Kass]

I've liked almost all the pepin cigars I've smoked. But I gotta agree with Kevin that IME they have mostly all started off very harsh, but then mellowed out after about an inch. Does this go away with some age on them?

[pub spears]

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