Habana Leon?

Mr. Ed · 06-30-2009, 12:51 PM

Does anyone know if the Habana Leon cigars made by Don Pepin are discontinued?

Also, how good are they as a Pepin blend? Are they one of his better ones?

Thanks,
Ed

wayner123 · 06-30-2009, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Ed

Does anyone know if the Habana Leon cigars made by Don Pepin are discontinued?

Also, how good are they as a Pepin blend? Are they one of his better ones?

Thanks,
Ed

It seems cigarking is still selling them strong. I doubt they are discontinued.

They are a somewhat decent Pepin blend. IMO, they are too spicy. They carry a very heavy bell pepper taste to me. One of the best Pepin blends imo, is the Hirsh y Garcia which is also sold at cigarking.

Tripp · 06-30-2009, 01:22 PM

I don't think they've been discontinued, but they are exclusive to Cigar King. IMO, the Nacionales W is a much better cigar, though both are a little expensive for a house blend.

Mr. Ed · 06-30-2009, 01:26 PM

Thanks guys, not too familiar with Pepin's house blends, but I recently had a few of his smokes he made special for a B&M event and they were pretty good.

06-30-2009, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Tripp

IMO, the Nacionales W is a much better cigar

Man, I haven't seen one of those in a LOOOONG time....surprised to see ANY mention of those!!!

Tripp · 06-30-2009, 01:54 PM

Buy this for a great sample of Cigar King's Pepin blends.

http://www.cigarking.com/finditem.cfm?itemid=7858

06-30-2009, 02:06 PM

CLUB STOGIE Pepin Sampler?????

sniff sniff.....Louie!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

NCRadioMan · 06-30-2009, 02:37 PM

Ed, you would like them.

The Hirsh y Garcia is the best Cigar King has to offer, imo. In fact, it's my favorite Pepin, overall.

rizzle · 06-30-2009, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by NCRadioMan

Ed, you would like them.

The Hirsh y Garcia is the best Cigar King has to offer, imo. In fact, it's my favorite Pepin, overall.

Sounds like I found another one to put on my "to try" list.

NCRadioMan · 06-30-2009, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by rizzle

Sounds like I found another one to put on my "to try" list.

They should be a "must try" for any Pepin fan.

Mr. Ed · 06-30-2009, 03:02 PM

GOOD NEWS, the Habana Leons appear to be on a big sale!!!

http://www.cigarking.com/finditem/5911

Downside is that they don't come in a box, but in bundles

thebiglebowski · 07-03-2009, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Ed

GOOD NEWS, the Habana Leons appear to be on a big sale!!!

http://www.cigarking.com/finditem/5911

Downside is that they don't come in a box, but in bundles

why hasn't der fuhrer forced cigar king to change the name of this sampler???

M1903A1 · 07-03-2009, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Ed

GOOD NEWS, the Habana Leons appear to be on a big sale!!!

http://www.cigarking.com/finditem/5911

Downside is that they don't come in a box, but in bundles

Well, here's the bad news: My regular B&M is the Cigar King in suburban Chicago, and I was told some time ago (last year, when I noticed supplies were running out and not being restocked) that CK had stopped carrying their Pepin house blends in favor of some other line. I haven't seen any Havana Soul (my old NC go-to), Habana Leon, Nacionales W, etc. in stock there in quite some time.

At the time I found out about it, I did some looking online and found one or two other retailers that carried the old Pepin house brands, so some looking around might yield another source.

TomHagen · 07-02-2009, 05:54 PM

I had my first Habana Leon robusto last week... it was phenomenal!! I was expecting a pepper-blast, even more than other Pepin's, but didn't get overwhelmed at all. Balanced, complex and very-cuban-esque with more power. Excellent!

ps the Hirsh y Garcia is great as well.

Mr. Ed · 07-02-2009, 05:58 PM

Is it really worth the extra money over the Blue or Black labels though? They seem to charge a lot for Pepin's house blends.

Tripp · 07-02-2009, 06:21 PM

I would say that if your not going to stock up with a box, at least order a sampler because they are certainly worth a try. IMHO, they're up there with the DPG Whites and Blues, and Tatuaje. In terms of quality that is.

TomHagen · 07-02-2009, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Ed

Is it really worth the extra money over the Blue or Black labels though? They seem to charge a lot for Pepin's house blends.

I agree about the price point, but they are probably more expensive due to smaller production. That being said I really enjoyed the ones I had. Some were better than the Blues, Blacks etc., the ones that stood out were the Hirsch y Garcia and the Habana Leon, and some were on par or not as good. Keep in mind I only had 1-3 of each stick, so a box investment I can speak to.

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Originally Posted by Tripp

I would say that if your not going to stock up with a box, at least order a sampler because they are certainly worth a try. IMHO, they're up there with the DPG Whites and Blues, and Tatuaje. In terms of quality that is.

and flavor, Agreed.

I have always wanted to make it over to De La Concha for their Pepin house blend, but have never gotten the chance when I am in the city...

bobarian · 07-02-2009, 09:07 PM

The CS sampler is definitely a good way to try them without breaking the bank. My favorite HyG is the lancero/lonsdale, smooth and complex.

Mr. Ed · 07-02-2009, 10:14 PM

Aggghhhhhh, you guys talked me into it

TomHagen · 07-02-2009, 11:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Ed

Aggghhhhhh, you guys talked me into it

Ha, ha

That's what you get!

truth be told, you will enjoy it...

what'dya get exactly, a sampler?

06-30-2009, 12:51 PM	#1
Mr. Ed A horse is a horse... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ed...duh Location: THE Burgh Posts: 499 Trading: (6)	Habana Leon? Does anyone know if the Habana Leon cigars made by Don Pepin are discontinued? Also, how good are they as a Pepin blend? Are they one of his better ones? Thanks, Ed

06-30-2009, 01:22 PM	#3
Tripp Pepin Ho of the NorthWest Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tripp Location: Portland, OR Posts: 487 Trading: (5)	Re: Habana Leon? I don't think they've been discontinued, but they are exclusive to Cigar King. IMO, the Nacionales W is a much better cigar, though both are a little expensive for a house blend. __________________ Make sure you visit the chat! Newcomers welcome. Pete_Johnson: Tripp get the ** out of here with that bull** Benchmade. C'mon Son!

06-30-2009, 01:26 PM	#4
Mr. Ed A horse is a horse... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ed...duh Location: THE Burgh Posts: 499 Trading: (6)	Re: Habana Leon? Thanks guys, not too familiar with Pepin's house blends, but I recently had a few of his smokes he made special for a B&M event and they were pretty good.

06-30-2009, 01:54 PM	#6
Tripp Pepin Ho of the NorthWest Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tripp Location: Portland, OR Posts: 487 Trading: (5)	Re: Habana Leon? Buy this for a great sample of Cigar King's Pepin blends. http://www.cigarking.com/finditem.cfm?itemid=7858 __________________ Make sure you visit the chat! Newcomers welcome. Pete_Johnson: Tripp get the ** out of here with that bull** Benchmade. C'mon Son!

06-30-2009, 02:06 PM	#7
tobii3 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Habana Leon? CLUB STOGIE Pepin Sampler????? sniff sniff.....Louie!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

06-30-2009, 02:37 PM	#8
NCRadioMan Chutney Lovebusciut Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Chutney Location: On the shores of Loch Shiel Posts: 4,277 Trading: (66)	Re: Habana Leon? Ed, you would like them. The Hirsh y Garcia is the best Cigar King has to offer, imo. In fact, it's my favorite Pepin, overall. __________________ The path to loyalty is trust.

06-30-2009, 03:02 PM	#11
Mr. Ed A horse is a horse... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ed...duh Location: THE Burgh Posts: 499 Trading: (6)	Re: Habana Leon? GOOD NEWS, the Habana Leons appear to be on a big sale!!! http://www.cigarking.com/finditem/5911 Downside is that they don't come in a box, but in bundles

07-02-2009, 05:54 PM	#14
TomHagen Rabbinic Consigliere Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tattejuaje Location: NY Posts: 601 Trading: (12)	Re: Habana Leon? I had my first Habana Leon robusto last week... it was phenomenal!! I was expecting a pepper-blast, even more than other Pepin's, but didn't get overwhelmed at all. Balanced, complex and very-cuban-esque with more power. Excellent! ps the Hirsh y Garcia is great as well. __________________ Cigar Asylum Minyan///Corona Gorda Comparison Thread Do Acts of Goodness and Kindness!!

07-02-2009, 05:58 PM	#15
Mr. Ed A horse is a horse... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ed...duh Location: THE Burgh Posts: 499 Trading: (6)	Re: Habana Leon? Is it really worth the extra money over the Blue or Black labels though? They seem to charge a lot for Pepin's house blends.

07-02-2009, 06:21 PM	#16
Tripp Pepin Ho of the NorthWest Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tripp Location: Portland, OR Posts: 487 Trading: (5)	Re: Habana Leon? I would say that if your not going to stock up with a box, at least order a sampler because they are certainly worth a try. IMHO, they're up there with the DPG Whites and Blues, and Tatuaje. In terms of quality that is. __________________ Make sure you visit the chat! Newcomers welcome. Pete_Johnson: Tripp get the ** out of here with that bull** Benchmade. C'mon Son!

07-02-2009, 09:07 PM	#18
bobarian Cranky Habanophile Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wine Country Posts: 8,869 Trading: (51)	Re: Habana Leon? The CS sampler is definitely a good way to try them without breaking the bank. My favorite HyG is the lancero/lonsdale, smooth and complex.

07-02-2009, 10:14 PM	#19
Mr. Ed A horse is a horse... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ed...duh Location: THE Burgh Posts: 499 Trading: (6)	Re: Habana Leon? Aggghhhhhh, you guys talked me into it