Holts Connisseur By Don Pepin Garcia

68TriShield · 03-26-2010, 07:17 AM

So I noticed these at $60 for 20 assorted sizes and took the plunge.
A Nicaraguan puro,I've had two so far.
Appearance is good,nice and dark.
Construction on the two has been good.A torpedo I had smoked exceptionally well.
Aroma is very good and plentiful smoke is produced with little effort.(remember,the aroma is the taste)

All and all for the money,I would buy these again.

A damn good smoke

replicant_argent · 03-26-2010, 07:22 AM

Thanks for being the Guinea Pig, bud.
So, you are saying "They don't Suck"?
Are there discernible differences in the assorted vitolas as far as flavor/profile change?

68TriShield · 03-26-2010, 07:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by replicant_argent

Thanks for being the Guinea Pig, bud.
So, you are saying "They don't Suck"?
Are there discernible differences in the assorted vitolas as far as flavor/profile change?

They do not suck at all Pete

Having smoked only two,I can't really answer your question about the different vitolas yet.

dannysguitar · 03-26-2010, 09:42 AM

Thanks for the review! I've been curious about these. I wonder how they compare to the LHO's...

Tripp · 03-26-2010, 09:56 AM

Thanks for the review, Dave. I feel like I've been waiting years for an inmate to review these.

68TriShield · 03-26-2010, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by dannysguitar

Thanks for the review! I've been curious about these. I wonder how they compare to the LHO's...

Like I said,I've only had two.With that said,I like these better so far.
You're going to pay a little more than for LHO's but imo they are worth it.

This is all supposing they don't magically turn into dog rockets

tuxpuff · 03-26-2010, 01:26 PM

Thanks for the review...sounds interesting. I generally love Nic puros...gonna have to check them out.

68TriShield · 04-01-2010, 08:14 AM

After smoking quite a few of my 20 pack sampler,I find myself liking these more and more.

Good damn smoke.

homerjay19 · 04-01-2010, 08:30 AM

Thanks for the review! I am going to have to check these out this weekend.

68TriShield · 04-06-2010, 12:28 PM

I was in Philly on Saturday and took the opportunity to grab another 20 cigar sampler at Holts

Nice shop btw...

longknocker · 04-06-2010, 12:48 PM

Great Review, Dave! Sounds Like My Kind Of Smoke!

BigAsh · 04-06-2010, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by 68TriShield

I was in Philly on Saturday and took the opportunity to grab another 20 cigar sampler at Holts

Nice shop btw...

Make sure you announce your Philly visits..... so we can show some "City of Brotherly Love" hospitality!....Great shop and my office is a half block away....which only means $$$ for me

thebiglebowski · 04-06-2010, 04:00 PM

anyone got a link to these? can't seem to find them on holt's.

04-06-2010, 04:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thebiglebowski

anyone got a link to these? can't seem to find them on holt's.

Here:

http://www.holts.com/category.html?id=86664

Under:

Holt's Connoisseur Monster Deal

shilala · 04-06-2010, 04:32 PM

I love me some Nic puros. Sounds like she's worth a try for 3 bucks a stick.
Thanks for the heads up, Dave.

68TriShield · 04-06-2010, 04:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shilala

I love me some Nic puros. Sounds like she's worth a try for 3 bucks a stick.
Thanks for the heads up, Dave.

You are welcome Scott.

SmokinApe · 04-06-2010, 04:58 PM

I may have to take a few of these out of your humi when you ain't looking...

68TriShield · 04-07-2010, 07:20 AM

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Originally Posted by SmokinApe

I may have to take a few of these out of your humi when you ain't looking...

No need to sneak them.I'll share

kaisersozei · 04-07-2010, 07:29 AM

Thanks for the review, I may have to give this a shot! Holt's has another little known DPG house blend (Casa Royale) that is in my top 20.

Shhhh.... let's keep that one a secret!

04-07-2010, 07:55 AM

Do they have the three hallmarks of Pepin?

Taste, Draw, and Construction?

03-26-2010, 07:17 AM	#1
68TriShield Got Torque? Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dave Location: Maryland Posts: 7,194 Trading: (40)	Holts Connisseur By Don Pepin Garcia So I noticed these at $60 for 20 assorted sizes and took the plunge. A Nicaraguan puro,I've had two so far. Appearance is good,nice and dark. Construction on the two has been good.A torpedo I had smoked exceptionally well. Aroma is very good and plentiful smoke is produced with little effort.(remember,the aroma is the taste) All and all for the money,I would buy these again. A damn good smoke

03-26-2010, 07:22 AM	#2
replicant_argent Gravy Boat Winnah. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Pete Location: my attorney has advised against giving this information to insane people Posts: 5,326 Trading: (22)	Re: Holts Connisseur By Don Pepin Garcia Thanks for being the Guinea Pig, bud. So, you are saying "They don't Suck"? Are there discernible differences in the assorted vitolas as far as flavor/profile change? __________________ www.stogietorch.com Some days call for a stiff Pomade.

03-26-2010, 09:42 AM	#4
dannysguitar Feeling at Home Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Danny Location: SoCal Posts: 734 Trading: (36)	Re: Holts Connisseur By Don Pepin Garcia Thanks for the review! I've been curious about these. I wonder how they compare to the LHO's... __________________ Proud Member of Team Death! aka PBC *Follow Me on Twitter*

03-26-2010, 09:56 AM	#5
Tripp Pepin Ho of the NorthWest Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tripp Location: Portland, OR Posts: 487 Trading: (5)	Re: Holts Connisseur By Don Pepin Garcia Thanks for the review, Dave. I feel like I've been waiting years for an inmate to review these. __________________ Make sure you visit the chat! Newcomers welcome. Pete_Johnson: Tripp get the ** out of here with that bull** Benchmade. C'mon Son!

03-26-2010, 01:26 PM	#7
tuxpuff Feeling at Home Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Luke Location: Austin Posts: 877 Trading: (2)	Re: Holts Connisseur By Don Pepin Garcia Thanks for the review...sounds interesting. I generally love Nic puros...gonna have to check them out.

04-01-2010, 08:14 AM	#8
68TriShield Got Torque? Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dave Location: Maryland Posts: 7,194 Trading: (40)	Re: Holts Connisseur By Don Pepin Garcia After smoking quite a few of my 20 pack sampler,I find myself liking these more and more. Good damn smoke.

04-01-2010, 08:30 AM	#9
homerjay19 Still Watching My Back Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Jeremy Location: Norton, MA Posts: 113 Trading: (10)	Re: Holts Connisseur By Don Pepin Garcia Thanks for the review! I am going to have to check these out this weekend.

04-06-2010, 12:28 PM	#10
68TriShield Got Torque? Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dave Location: Maryland Posts: 7,194 Trading: (40)	Re: Holts Connisseur By Don Pepin Garcia I was in Philly on Saturday and took the opportunity to grab another 20 cigar sampler at Holts Nice shop btw...

04-06-2010, 12:48 PM	#11
longknocker Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Mobile, Alabama Posts: 11,209 Trading: (82)	Re: Holts Connisseur By Don Pepin Garcia Great Review, Dave! Sounds Like My Kind Of Smoke!

04-06-2010, 04:00 PM	#13
thebiglebowski Jack White's Roadie... Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: larry Location: music city, USA Posts: 665 Trading: (0)	Re: Holts Connisseur By Don Pepin Garcia anyone got a link to these? can't seem to find them on holt's.

04-06-2010, 04:32 PM	#15
shilala Dear Lord, Thank You. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Posts: 13,721 Trading: (252)	Re: Holts Connisseur By Don Pepin Garcia I love me some Nic puros. Sounds like she's worth a try for 3 bucks a stick. Thanks for the heads up, Dave. __________________

04-06-2010, 04:58 PM	#17
SmokinApe Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jeremy Posts: 1,267 Trading: (35)	Re: Holts Connisseur By Don Pepin Garcia I may have to take a few of these out of your humi when you ain't looking... __________________ Try my Cigar Glue

04-07-2010, 07:29 AM	#19
kaisersozei The Homebrew Hammer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Gerard Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 3,183 Trading: (40)	Re: Holts Connisseur By Don Pepin Garcia Thanks for the review, I may have to give this a shot! Holt's has another little known DPG house blend (Casa Royale) that is in my top 20. Shhhh.... let's keep that one a secret! __________________

04-07-2010, 07:55 AM	#20
bookman Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Holts Connisseur By Don Pepin Garcia Do they have the three hallmarks of Pepin? Taste, Draw, and Construction?