My First DPG "My Father" Review

longknocker · 05-13-2009, 05:38 PM

Don Pepin Garcia My Father

The crème de la crème of Pepin.

Jose ‘Don Pepin’ Garcia and his son Jaime are currently crafting some of the world’s finest and most heavily sought cigars. Within just a few short years, this father-son duo has created a long list of tasty and top-rated morsels for us to savor, including Cuban Classic, Serie JJ, Tatuaje, 5 Vegas Miami, and so much more. Behold!

Let me first qualify this review. I'm a certified DPG, "Ho"!

I got 2 of these beautiful sticks from Cigarbid @ $9/Stick. Rested them @ 65RH for 13 days. I usually rest most of my Pepins for 3-6 months, but this beauty was calling my name early!

Beautiful dark brown stick with very few veins. Initial 1/3 revealed a very salty, Peppery taste, almost overwhelming. Some harshness evolved. Burn was somewhat uneven & required 1 touch-up at the last 1/3. Easy draw with tons of thick white smoke. The second and last 1/3 were fairly one-dimensional, a straightforward "Tobacco" taste. I didn't taste any of the creamy, Nutty, smoothness that this stick was reported to have. Tasted like a very expensive DPG "Blue", IMHO. Duration of Smoke: 50 minutes for this DPG My Father #2, Belicoso, 5.2X 54. In all fairness, I'll rest the other stick 6months & revisit it. Overall Rating: 7/10 with points taken off for uneven burn & initial "Harshness". Any comments would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

Greg

tuxpuff · 05-13-2009, 05:40 PM

Great review Greg...that's on my to-try list. Thanks!

boonedoggle · 05-13-2009, 05:47 PM

Nice review. It must be hard for DP and his son to top his other various blends, especially at a higher price point.

heavyd · 05-13-2009, 06:05 PM

Another great Pepin cigar! I bought a fiver of these about a year ago and have smoked all but one. The problem, for me, with this stick is that Tat Browns are in the same price range. As much as I like My Father, the Browns always end up in my humi

05-13-2009, 06:05 PM

I loved the one I had. I don't recall any harshness but I agree that it was rather one dimensional and didn't get any creamy or nutty tastes either. For the price, I can find two others (at least) that I like better.

longknocker · 05-13-2009, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by nozero

I loved the one I had. I don't recall any harshness but I agree that it was rather one dimensional and didn't get any creamy or nutty tastes either. For the price, I can find two others (at least) that I like better.

Exactly! Good smoke, but they're a lot of smokes at a better price point that are "Just as Good"! Just wondering if "Anyone" found this smoke to be their favorite DPG. Thanks for the input, All!

Rockestone · 05-13-2009, 06:41 PM

Great Review Greg!

longknocker · 05-13-2009, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Rockestone

Great Review Greg!

Thanks, Greg, but you do a much better review, Bro!

MedicCook · 05-13-2009, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by longknocker

Exactly! Good smoke, but they're a lot of smokes at a better price point that are "Just as Good"! Just wondering if "Anyone" found this smoke to be their favorite DPG. Thanks for the input, All!

I have a feeling that your other one will be better after 6 months in the humi.

longknocker · 05-13-2009, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by MedicCook

I have a feeling that your other one will be better after 6 months in the humi.

I hope so, Ryan! Did you think it was the Best of the DPG line?

MedicCook · 05-13-2009, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by longknocker

I hope so, Ryan! Did you think it was the Best of the DPG line?

No but that is because I like the 'pepperyness' of the other DPG. I did get some kick from the one I smoked but it was more of a smooth flavor. The JJ Maduro I liked the best so far.

05-13-2009, 06:06 PM

Great thread, really really enjoy My Fathers... Just smoked the Lancero, really love that smoke.

MedicCook · 05-13-2009, 06:08 PM

I really enjoyed the one I got at the DPG event at Habana.

Thanks for the review.

05-14-2009, 01:48 PM

this cigar i want to try

gnukfu · 05-14-2009, 06:10 PM

The My Father is an excellent cigar. I am also a DPG fan but have not tried all his cigars yet. I had a Cuban Classic (black label) lancero last night that was just superb.

05-14-2009, 07:40 PM

Thanks for the review.

05-14-2009, 08:11 PM

Nice review; I don't find these harsh at all in fact they normally start much smoother than the Blacks and Blues. The Lancero is a tremendous stick.

Mr B · 05-15-2009, 05:30 PM

I am a big Pepin fan too. I believe the My Father to be one of his BEST. I just had another one today (6 months of rest) and it was fantastic. One of my favorite smokes. Let them rest and try them again.

kelmac07 · 05-15-2009, 05:32 PM

Gotta add this to my list of need to try. Thanks for the review.

05-15-2009, 05:37 PM

I definitely need to try this stick. Thanks for the review.

05-13-2009, 05:38 PM	#1
longknocker Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Mobile, Alabama Posts: 11,178 Trading: (82)	My First DPG "My Father" Review Don Pepin Garcia My Father The crème de la crème of Pepin. Jose ‘Don Pepin’ Garcia and his son Jaime are currently crafting some of the world’s finest and most heavily sought cigars. Within just a few short years, this father-son duo has created a long list of tasty and top-rated morsels for us to savor, including Cuban Classic, Serie JJ, Tatuaje, 5 Vegas Miami, and so much more. Behold! Let me first qualify this review. I'm a certified DPG, "Ho"! I got 2 of these beautiful sticks from Cigarbid @ $9/Stick. Rested them @ 65RH for 13 days. I usually rest most of my Pepins for 3-6 months, but this beauty was calling my name early! Beautiful dark brown stick with very few veins. Initial 1/3 revealed a very salty, Peppery taste, almost overwhelming. Some harshness evolved. Burn was somewhat uneven & required 1 touch-up at the last 1/3. Easy draw with tons of thick white smoke. The second and last 1/3 were fairly one-dimensional, a straightforward "Tobacco" taste. I didn't taste any of the creamy, Nutty, smoothness that this stick was reported to have. Tasted like a very expensive DPG "Blue", IMHO. Duration of Smoke: 50 minutes for this DPG My Father #2, Belicoso, 5.2X 54. In all fairness, I'll rest the other stick 6months & revisit it. Overall Rating: 7/10 with points taken off for uneven burn & initial "Harshness". Any comments would be greatly appreciated. Thanks! Greg

05-13-2009, 05:47 PM	#3
boonedoggle The Search is ON Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jimmy Location: CHARLESTON, SC Posts: 631 Trading: (19)	Re: My First DPG "My Father" Review Nice review. It must be hard for DP and his son to top his other various blends, especially at a higher price point. __________________ Dr. Hibbard: Is that the love of a man for a woman, or the love of a man for a fine Cuban cigar? (chuckles

05-13-2009, 06:05 PM	#4
heavyd Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: Dave Location: La Mesa CA Posts: 316 Trading: (22)	Re: My First DPG "My Father" Review Another great Pepin cigar! I bought a fiver of these about a year ago and have smoked all but one. The problem, for me, with this stick is that Tat Browns are in the same price range. As much as I like My Father, the Browns always end up in my humi __________________ "You can't get to wonderful without passing through alright." ~Bill Withers

05-13-2009, 06:05 PM	#5
nozero Guest Posts: n/a	Re: My First DPG "My Father" Review I loved the one I had. I don't recall any harshness but I agree that it was rather one dimensional and didn't get any creamy or nutty tastes either. For the price, I can find two others (at least) that I like better.

05-13-2009, 06:41 PM	#7
Rockestone Anythings Possible Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Anderson, SC Posts: 793 Trading: (5)	Re: My First DPG "My Father" Review Great Review Greg! __________________

05-13-2009, 05:40 PM	#2
tuxpuff Feeling at Home Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Luke Location: Austin Posts: 877 Trading: (2)	Re: My First DPG "My Father" Review Great review Greg...that's on my to-try list. Thanks!

05-13-2009, 06:06 PM	#12
DougBushBC Guest Posts: n/a	Re: My First DPG "My Father" Review Great thread, really really enjoy My Fathers... Just smoked the Lancero, really love that smoke.

05-13-2009, 06:08 PM	#13
MedicCook Mila smoked my cigar Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Ryan Location: Schaghticoke, NY Posts: 10,946 Trading: (7)	Re: My First DPG "My Father" Review I really enjoyed the one I got at the DPG event at Habana. Thanks for the review. __________________ 27 World Series Championship's "If your wife doesn't like the aroma of your cigar, change your wife.", Zino Davidoff

05-14-2009, 01:48 PM	#14
adampc22 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: My First DPG "My Father" Review this cigar i want to try

05-14-2009, 06:10 PM	#15
gnukfu I like cigars Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: George Location: Massholia Posts: 1,466 Trading: (27)	Re: My First DPG "My Father" Review The My Father is an excellent cigar. I am also a DPG fan but have not tried all his cigars yet. I had a Cuban Classic (black label) lancero last night that was just superb. __________________ Curious George

05-14-2009, 07:40 PM	#16
scooter Guest Posts: n/a	Re: My First DPG "My Father" Review Thanks for the review.

05-14-2009, 08:11 PM	#17
Kojak Guest Posts: n/a	Re: My First DPG "My Father" Review Nice review; I don't find these harsh at all in fact they normally start much smoother than the Blacks and Blues. The Lancero is a tremendous stick.

05-15-2009, 05:30 PM	#18
Mr B Livin' in a Van.... Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: North Bay Area, CA Posts: 3,233 Trading: (79)	Re: My First DPG "My Father" Review I am a big Pepin fan too. I believe the My Father to be one of his BEST. I just had another one today (6 months of rest) and it was fantastic. One of my favorite smokes. Let them rest and try them again.

05-15-2009, 05:32 PM	#19
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: My First DPG "My Father" Review Gotta add this to my list of need to try. Thanks for the review.

05-15-2009, 05:37 PM	#20
darkninja67 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: My First DPG "My Father" Review I definitely need to try this stick. Thanks for the review.