Don Pepin Garcia Cuban Classic 1979

Whee · 11-13-2008, 09:21 PM

Here is illinoishoosier's review corner volume 2.

Unfortunately, I have been fighting a bit of a head cold, and I think it muted the flavors tonight.

Don Pepin Garcia Cuban Classic 1979
5x50
Wrapper: corojo
Filler: Nicaragua

Appearance is very nice, small veins. Foot has small tear, should not be a problem. Pre light aroma is very nice earthy spice. Lit easily. Initial aroma is a sweet, nutty spice. Burn has started a little uneven and there is a decent amount of smoke.

5 minutes in and the burn has evened up. The ash is light gray and flaky, just a nice leather flavor here.

10 minutes in and the wrapper has started to split. I have had this problem before with this stick. Thought they may be overhumidified, but this one has been in a 60% box for almost a week. The ash is REAL flaky at this point, already had to tap it off. Flavor is still leather, with a little spice coming in.

20 minutes and the flavor is a nice mellow leathery spice. Not as much smoke at this point. The aroma while resting in my mouth while I type my notes is a sweet spice...licorice!

Hit the 30 mminute mark and the flaky ash is really annoying at this point. Burn has also started to tunnel. Glavor is still good, just got a couple of puffs of cocoa.

Ten minutes later and no flavor change. Ash is flaking everywhere. With each move and draw, I end up with a nice ash shower all over my keyboard and shirt.

50 minutes and still consistent leathery spice flavor. I think the head congestion is definitely affecting the flavor of this stick. The amount of smoke has picked up though!

And I let it die here after an hour...

Flavors were very muted, definitely from the head cold. Had been resting a year and my experience has been that these get nice and mellow after that time.

Because of the flaky ash and burn issues, this one gets a 3 illinoishoosiers out of 5

elderboy02 · 11-13-2008, 09:41 PM

Nice review!

You definitely need to smoke another one of these when you have your taste buds back in full force. These are one of my favorite cigars.

Whee · 11-13-2008, 09:46 PM

I've smoked quite a few of these and they are definitley at the top of my smoke list.

Ugh, I hate head colds.

SteelCityBoy · 10-10-2011, 08:44 AM

I enjoyed this DPG. It was not complex and stayed pretty much the same throughout the burn until the nub where it got a bit more spicy. Overall I didn't have nearly as bad of ash issues as posted in the review, but I wouldn't say it had a great ash either. Overall this would be a smoke I would definately have again.

Thanks for the review!

nofeardiver · 10-10-2011, 08:52 AM

Def smoke another one, I have had a few split so your not alone on that aspect. Tremendous smokes, I like the 77 better, but I am leaning towards the smaller RG lately!

kelmac07 · 10-10-2011, 09:35 AM

These are tasty indeed. I too recommend another visit after the cold leaves.

Remo · 10-10-2011, 09:48 AM

Had one yesterday and it was

Whee · 10-10-2011, 11:12 AM

Wow, three year's back from the dead!

I have smoked many more of these and can say they definitely mellow out after a couple of years. Not as peppery or harsh as they are fresh. My stash of these now has almost 4 years on them and they are tasty.

CigarNut · 10-10-2011, 11:26 AM

The DPG 1979 is still one of my favorites and as you pointed out they age very well.

RCS44 · 10-10-2011, 01:09 PM

Nice review, Don Pepin makes great cigars!

11-13-2008, 09:21 PM	#1
Whee formerly illinoishoosier Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Sean Location: Bishopville, SC Posts: 3,591 Trading: (17)	Don Pepin Garcia Cuban Classic 1979 Here is illinoishoosier's review corner volume 2. Unfortunately, I have been fighting a bit of a head cold, and I think it muted the flavors tonight. Don Pepin Garcia Cuban Classic 1979 5x50 Wrapper: corojo Filler: Nicaragua Appearance is very nice, small veins. Foot has small tear, should not be a problem. Pre light aroma is very nice earthy spice. Lit easily. Initial aroma is a sweet, nutty spice. Burn has started a little uneven and there is a decent amount of smoke. 5 minutes in and the burn has evened up. The ash is light gray and flaky, just a nice leather flavor here. 10 minutes in and the wrapper has started to split. I have had this problem before with this stick. Thought they may be overhumidified, but this one has been in a 60% box for almost a week. The ash is REAL flaky at this point, already had to tap it off. Flavor is still leather, with a little spice coming in. 20 minutes and the flavor is a nice mellow leathery spice. Not as much smoke at this point. The aroma while resting in my mouth while I type my notes is a sweet spice...licorice! Hit the 30 mminute mark and the flaky ash is really annoying at this point. Burn has also started to tunnel. Glavor is still good, just got a couple of puffs of cocoa. Ten minutes later and no flavor change. Ash is flaking everywhere. With each move and draw, I end up with a nice ash shower all over my keyboard and shirt. 50 minutes and still consistent leathery spice flavor. I think the head congestion is definitely affecting the flavor of this stick. The amount of smoke has picked up though! And I let it die here after an hour... Flavors were very muted, definitely from the head cold. Had been resting a year and my experience has been that these get nice and mellow after that time. Because of the flaky ash and burn issues, this one gets a 3 illinoishoosiers out of 5 __________________ "Maybe I'm wrong, when they tell me they're right…..naaaaahhhhhh, I'm an asshooooooleeee"--Denis Leary

11-13-2008, 09:41 PM	#2
elderboy02 Lets Go Buckeyes! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dan Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 12,508 Trading: (133)	Re: Don Pepin Garcia Cuban Classic 1979 Nice review! You definitely need to smoke another one of these when you have your taste buds back in full force. These are one of my favorite cigars.

11-13-2008, 09:46 PM	#3
Whee formerly illinoishoosier Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Sean Location: Bishopville, SC Posts: 3,591 Trading: (17)	Re: Don Pepin Garcia Cuban Classic 1979 I've smoked quite a few of these and they are definitley at the top of my smoke list. Ugh, I hate head colds. __________________ "Maybe I'm wrong, when they tell me they're right…..naaaaahhhhhh, I'm an asshooooooleeee"--Denis Leary

10-10-2011, 08:44 AM	#4
SteelCityBoy 7th Heaven Will Commeth!! Join Date: Sep 2011 First Name: Ken Location: * THE WOOD * -Cigar Zombies- Posts: 1,236 Trading: (21)	Re: Don Pepin Garcia Cuban Classic 1979 I enjoyed this DPG. It was not complex and stayed pretty much the same throughout the burn until the nub where it got a bit more spicy. Overall I didn't have nearly as bad of ash issues as posted in the review, but I wouldn't say it had a great ash either. Overall this would be a smoke I would definately have again. Thanks for the review! __________________ It's Just THIS Easy To Help Out The Troops

10-10-2011, 08:52 AM	#5
nofeardiver Feeling at Home Join Date: Aug 2009 First Name: Dan Location: Florida Posts: 561 Trading: (4)	Re: Don Pepin Garcia Cuban Classic 1979 Def smoke another one, I have had a few split so your not alone on that aspect. Tremendous smokes, I like the 77 better, but I am leaning towards the smaller RG lately!

10-10-2011, 09:35 AM	#6
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Don Pepin Garcia Cuban Classic 1979 These are tasty indeed. I too recommend another visit after the cold leaves. __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

10-10-2011, 09:48 AM	#7
Remo C.I.A Join Date: Feb 2011 First Name: Mike Location: Palm Harbor, Florida Posts: 12,597 Trading: (122)	Re: Don Pepin Garcia Cuban Classic 1979 Had one yesterday and it was __________________

10-10-2011, 11:12 AM	#8
Whee formerly illinoishoosier Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Sean Location: Bishopville, SC Posts: 3,591 Trading: (17)	Re: Don Pepin Garcia Cuban Classic 1979 Wow, three year's back from the dead! I have smoked many more of these and can say they definitely mellow out after a couple of years. Not as peppery or harsh as they are fresh. My stash of these now has almost 4 years on them and they are tasty. __________________ "Maybe I'm wrong, when they tell me they're right…..naaaaahhhhhh, I'm an asshooooooleeee"--Denis Leary

10-10-2011, 11:26 AM	#9
CigarNut Fck Cancer! Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Michael Location: Clermont, Florida Posts: 18,042 Trading: (111*)	Re: Don Pepin Garcia Cuban Classic 1979 The DPG 1979 is still one of my favorites and as you pointed out they age very well. __________________ Need Beads? Need Five Finger Bags? 2 of 3 Requirements for use of the CA Rolodex: 100 posts/ 60 day membership/ participation in trade (trader rating). New members can be added at any time.

10-10-2011, 01:09 PM	#10
RCS44 Still Watching My Back Join Date: Mar 2011 First Name: Ryne Location: Chicago Posts: 233 Trading: (1)	Re: Don Pepin Garcia Cuban Classic 1979 Nice review, Don Pepin makes great cigars!