601 Blue Box-pressed Maduro

Bunker · 10-17-2010, 06:47 PM

This is a fantastic cigar

It is like smoking a a perfectly cooked NY-strip, sweet and meaty.

Firmly packed, no soft spots. Just enough sweetness to know you are smoking a maduro but enough kick to leave no doubt that this is a Pepin creation.

Tons of smoke, slow even burn. This was my second robusto sized vitola in a few days and it smoked like a churchill.

I have been smoking my way through various Pepin creations, this one is definitely near the top.

elderboy02 · 10-17-2010, 07:10 PM

I love this cigar. Tastes like chocolate brownies!

kelmac07 · 10-17-2010, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by elderboy02

I love this cigar. Tastes like chocolate brownies!

X2

lenguamor · 10-25-2012, 10:26 AM

I can't believe I had to go back as far as 2010 to find reviews of this beauty; then again, "601" is not searchable, so I had to get creative.

My theory is that sometimes, there's a cigar so damn good that everyone wants to keep it for themselves.

This one was part of lottery winnings, generously supplied by Hem (Bill).

First thing, this felt like an iron bar in the hand, it is so dense. Second, the delicious, intense scent of dark chocolate, the kind with 88%+ cocoa content. Spicy too, but not in an "in your face" way; warm spices. I have to believe this was well-aged, since the strength was there but not overpowering like some of Pepin's blends.

A truly wonderful smoke; What are the other 601s like?

sevans105 · 10-25-2012, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by lenguamor

A truly wonderful smoke; What are the other 601s like?

For me the 601 blacks are okay but the reds and greens just don't do it for me. Even the blacks are hit and miss for me. Some I really enjoy and some I can only get about halfway through. However, I love the blues. They are fantastic. Very consistent very tasty

10-25-2012, 10:29 AM

Yep... 601 Blue... Damn good smoking there...

iaMkcK · 10-25-2012, 12:34 PM

Guess this is another one for my Gotta Try List.

10-25-2012, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by iaMkcK

Guess this is another one for my Gotta Try List.

You Bet you @$$ you do!

Seriously, they are the shizzle...

ksknnr · 10-25-2012, 12:48 PM

I looked for these at my local shop, but no luck. I'll have to grab a 5 pack from CI to try.

10-25-2012, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by ksknnr

I looked for these at my local shop, but no luck. I'll have to grab a 5 pack from CI to try.

You wont be disappointed... Famous has them in a wingman sampler that comes with another pretty good stick I cant remember at the moment... Reasonably priced tho...

ksknnr · 10-25-2012, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Robulous78

You wont be disappointed... Famous has them in a wingman sampler that comes with another pretty good stick I cant remember at the moment... Reasonably priced tho...

comes with the Perdomo Habano Robusto Maduro, actually one of my favorites. Thanks Rob, just ordered them up

lenguamor · 10-25-2012, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Robulous78

You wont be disappointed... Famous has them in a wingman sampler that comes with another pretty good stick I cant remember at the moment... Reasonably priced tho...

Also a 10-pack of two of each 601 for about $38. That's a steal, if the others are any good at all.

Ed M · 10-25-2012, 02:00 PM

I love the 601 Blue. One of my favs.

xFreebirdx · 10-25-2012, 06:31 PM

They have been one of my favorite cigars for a while now.
But now that the cats out of the bag I hope I can still get them. lol

RevSmoke · 10-25-2012, 08:34 PM

You know, I really tried to like these. They were tolerable, decent even. But I don't get all the hype. I'd rather have an El Rey del Mundo Robusto (the tissue wrapped maduro), it is sweeter and tastier to me and definitely not as bitter and harsh.

10-26-2012, 04:25 AM

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Originally Posted by RevSmoke

You know, I really tried to like these. They were tolerable, decent even. But I don't get all the hype. I'd rather have an El Rey del Mundo Robusto (the tissue wrapped maduro), it is sweeter and tastier to me and definitely not as bitter and harsh.

I believe I have had the El Rey you are talking about... its a decent stick also... but I would say the 601 Blue has a creamier, thicker smoke...

The El Rey I had, (yes it was tissue wrapped) was ok at best IMHO, I didn't pick up any sweet flavors? maybe the one I got was bunk but where I would give the 601 Blue a 5/5.... I'd give the El Rey 3/5 at best...

Once again, Just my humble opinion, but that's the wonder of cigars, different strokes, Different Folks...

iaMkcK · 10-26-2012, 09:56 AM

Are we talking about the prominente or just the robusto?

lenguamor · 10-26-2012, 11:05 PM

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Originally Posted by RevSmoke

You know, I really tried to like these. They were tolerable, decent even. But I don't get all the hype. I'd rather have an El Rey del Mundo Robusto (the tissue wrapped maduro), it is sweeter and tastier to me and definitely not as bitter and harsh.

Thanks, I'll look for that. B&Ms down here tend to be limited in their stock unless I travel the 25 miles or so to Cigar Inn, where they seem to have everything in one walk-in!

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Are we talking about the prominente or just the robusto?

Robusto.

I wish Bill would weigh in, but think this was an aged stick; if they're this good fresh, it would be mind-blowing to age some. I've never had a cigar that smelled exactly like a bar of really dark, high-quality chocolate, and the flavor did not disappoint.

omowasu · 10-27-2012, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by lenguamor

I wish Bill would weigh in, but think this was an aged stick; if they're this good fresh, it would be mind-blowing to age some. I've never had a cigar that smelled exactly like a bar of really dark, high-quality chocolate, and the flavor did not disappoint.

Some NCs can age very well. I just ordered a box of these based on everyones reviews. Ill put 5 in the humi and put the rest down for a while...

jluck · 10-27-2012, 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by omowasu

Some NCs can age very well. I just ordered a box of these based on everyones reviews. Ill put 5 in the humi and put the rest down for a while...

Did you find the sweet deal? There were boxes for 65 a box shipped recently, I missed out and am looking for another deal.....

10-17-2010, 06:47 PM	#1
Bunker New hardware installed. Join Date: Sep 2010 First Name: Rick Location: Moonbatachusetts Posts: 950 Trading: (18)	601 Blue Box-pressed Maduro This is a fantastic cigar It is like smoking a a perfectly cooked NY-strip, sweet and meaty. Firmly packed, no soft spots. Just enough sweetness to know you are smoking a maduro but enough kick to leave no doubt that this is a Pepin creation. Tons of smoke, slow even burn. This was my second robusto sized vitola in a few days and it smoked like a churchill. I have been smoking my way through various Pepin creations, this one is definitely near the top. __________________ "Good is good, even if no one is doing it - and wrong is wrong, even if everyone is doing it."

10-17-2010, 07:10 PM	#2
elderboy02 Lets Go Buckeyes! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dan Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 12,508 Trading: (133)	Re: 601 Blue Box-pressed Maduro I love this cigar. Tastes like chocolate brownies!

10-25-2012, 10:26 AM	#4
lenguamor puta por Ninfas! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Joe Location: The 305 again! Posts: 1,030 Trading: (23)	Re: 601 Blue Box-pressed Maduro I can't believe I had to go back as far as 2010 to find reviews of this beauty; then again, "601" is not searchable, so I had to get creative. My theory is that sometimes, there's a cigar so damn good that everyone wants to keep it for themselves. This one was part of lottery winnings, generously supplied by Hem (Bill). First thing, this felt like an iron bar in the hand, it is so dense. Second, the delicious, intense scent of dark chocolate, the kind with 88%+ cocoa content. Spicy too, but not in an "in your face" way; warm spices. I have to believe this was well-aged, since the strength was there but not overpowering like some of Pepin's blends. A truly wonderful smoke; What are the other 601s like? __________________

10-25-2012, 10:29 AM	#6
Robulous78 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: 601 Blue Box-pressed Maduro Yep... 601 Blue... Damn good smoking there...

10-25-2012, 12:34 PM	#7
iaMkcK Feeling at Home Join Date: Oct 2012 First Name: Jarrett Location: SoCal Posts: 570 Trading: (8)	Re: 601 Blue Box-pressed Maduro Guess this is another one for my Gotta Try List.

10-25-2012, 12:48 PM	#9
ksknnr Feeling at Home Join Date: Aug 2012 First Name: Kevin Location: MA Posts: 520 Trading: (13)	Re: 601 Blue Box-pressed Maduro I looked for these at my local shop, but no luck. I'll have to grab a 5 pack from CI to try.

10-25-2012, 02:00 PM	#13
Ed M Just in from the Storm Join Date: Dec 2011 First Name: Ed Location: Belford, New Jersey Posts: 46 Trading: (0)	Re: 601 Blue Box-pressed Maduro I love the 601 Blue. One of my favs.

10-25-2012, 06:31 PM	#14
xFreebirdx Patriot Guard Rider Join Date: Feb 2012 First Name: Eddie Location: Landrum, SC Posts: 201 Trading: (2)	Re: 601 Blue Box-pressed Maduro They have been one of my favorite cigars for a while now. But now that the cats out of the bag I hope I can still get them. lol __________________ Veteran: ★US ARMY 78 - 81★.......★Patriot Guard Rider ID#45266 07/06/06★

10-25-2012, 08:34 PM	#15
RevSmoke Ain't Never Gonna Leave Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Todd Location: Northcentral woods of Wisconsin Posts: 6,849 Trading: (51)	Re: 601 Blue Box-pressed Maduro You know, I really tried to like these. They were tolerable, decent even. But I don't get all the hype. I'd rather have an El Rey del Mundo Robusto (the tissue wrapped maduro), it is sweeter and tastier to me and definitely not as bitter and harsh. __________________ Todd__ "Smoke what you like, and enjoy it!"

10-26-2012, 09:56 AM	#17
iaMkcK Feeling at Home Join Date: Oct 2012 First Name: Jarrett Location: SoCal Posts: 570 Trading: (8)	Re: 601 Blue Box-pressed Maduro Are we talking about the prominente or just the robusto?