601 Green Tronco

bilkay · 02-01-2009, 03:08 AM

First of all, I don't have a palate that discerns nuances very well. But I do know what I like. And I like this cigar.

The first 601 I smoked was the red label. I like it. I've smoked about a dozen robustos. The red label reminds me of the DPG black label but it's a little more subtle than the DPG black.

The 601 green label is, to my palate, perhaps less subtle but more flavorful than the 601 red. I tasted the same filler blend as the red label, so I have to assume that the fuller flavor came from the oscuro wrapper. The usual Pepin spice is there but there's also a tanginess that I haven't gotten from other Pepin blends. The 601 green increased in strength and pepper throughout but I didn't notice a big change in the flavor profile. The bottom line is- I liked it from start to finish.

I've smoked several of these and have found them to be very consistent. If you enjoy a full flavored Nicaraguan, I think you'll like the 601 green label. If you're a fan of Pepin blends, in general, I think you'll like the 601 green.

I've been impressed by the 601 brand through both the red and green label cigars. Although I'm more a fan of corojo wrappers than maduro wrappers, my experience with the 601s I have smoked makes me want to try the blue label (the only maduros I really like right now are the DPG JJs).

The 601 green label robusto was an excellent cigar that I highly recommend. If you're a Pepin whore, you've got to try this one!

02-01-2009, 03:08 AM	#1
bilkay Still Watching My Back Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 64 Trading: (3)	601 Green Tronco First of all, I don't have a palate that discerns nuances very well. But I do know what I like. And I like this cigar. The first 601 I smoked was the red label. I like it. I've smoked about a dozen robustos. The red label reminds me of the DPG black label but it's a little more subtle than the DPG black. The 601 green label is, to my palate, perhaps less subtle but more flavorful than the 601 red. I tasted the same filler blend as the red label, so I have to assume that the fuller flavor came from the oscuro wrapper. The usual Pepin spice is there but there's also a tanginess that I haven't gotten from other Pepin blends. The 601 green increased in strength and pepper throughout but I didn't notice a big change in the flavor profile. The bottom line is- I liked it from start to finish. I've smoked several of these and have found them to be very consistent. If you enjoy a full flavored Nicaraguan, I think you'll like the 601 green label. If you're a fan of Pepin blends, in general, I think you'll like the 601 green. I've been impressed by the 601 brand through both the red and green label cigars. Although I'm more a fan of corojo wrappers than maduro wrappers, my experience with the 601s I have smoked makes me want to try the blue label (the only maduros I really like right now are the DPG JJs). The 601 green label robusto was an excellent cigar that I highly recommend. If you're a Pepin whore, you've got to try this one!