601 black label: thoughts?

68TriShield · 02-08-2009, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by 12stones

The 601 blacks are my favorite of all Connecticuts out there. I'm not a big fan of Connecticuts, but I do like these a lot.

I revisited this one again today.A good tasting cigar with the right amount of strength,nicely balanced.

02-08-2009, 07:09 PM

the 601 black was the first nc I fell in love with. Don Pepin blends some killer cigars. I'm a huge fan of the Habano robito (red label lonsdale) as well. I think his son Jaime did something special with the My Father. I think the robusto is the best size in the 601 black.

duckmanco · 02-08-2009, 08:14 PM

the 601 blue and greens are unreal, especially in their robusto formats as well. I've never had the connecticut as most connecticuts turn me off, but knowing the other 601's I'm sure its awesome.

JJG · 02-08-2009, 09:33 PM

well, I couldn't help it. I smoked the DPG instead. It was delicious as expected but stung my nose a little bit. I had a few beers before during and after so I'm having trouble remembering specific flavors.

The 601 will have to wait for another day.

02-10-2009, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by JJG

well, I couldn't help it. I smoked the DPG instead. It was delicious as expected but stung my nose a little bit. I had a few beers before during and after so I'm having trouble remembering specific flavors.

The 601 will have to wait for another day.

The nose sting happens to me quite a bit with Nicaraguan cigars, especially Pepin. I find that I have to sip them and blow most of the smoke out before nosing the tail end of a draw.

JJG · 02-15-2009, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by dschmidt20

The nose sting happens to me quite a bit with Nicaraguan cigars, especially Pepin. I find that I have to sip them and blow most of the smoke out before nosing the tail end of a draw.

yeah, this has become a real problem for me and it never happens with CC's, only Nics. The good news is that the 601 black had no sting whatsoever! This is what I've been looking for, a nice Nicaraguan Pepin with tons a flavor that I can nose to my heart's content. I didn't feel the need to spit every 5 minutes either which is another problem I have with NCs. I'll be buying more of these for sure.

Snake Hips · 02-15-2009, 09:21 AM

Just smoked a 601 black last night. That's a great cigar! Possibly one of my favorite Connecticuts now; smooth and buttery, but with the full, distinctly Nicaraguan flavor. Awesome pairing...

02-08-2009, 07:09 PM	#2
dschmidt20 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: 601 black label: thoughts? the 601 black was the first nc I fell in love with. Don Pepin blends some killer cigars. I'm a huge fan of the Habano robito (red label lonsdale) as well. I think his son Jaime did something special with the My Father. I think the robusto is the best size in the 601 black.

02-08-2009, 08:14 PM	#3
duckmanco Can't stop whats coming Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: that forsaken stretch of wood they call Whiskey Grove Posts: 404 Trading: (10)	Re: 601 black label: thoughts? the 601 blue and greens are unreal, especially in their robusto formats as well. I've never had the connecticut as most connecticuts turn me off, but knowing the other 601's I'm sure its awesome. __________________ "...Ain't no dark till somethin' shines..."

02-08-2009, 09:33 PM	#4
JJG Have My Own Room Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Jeff Location: Houston Posts: 1,260 Trading: (4)	Re: 601 black label: thoughts? well, I couldn't help it. I smoked the DPG instead. It was delicious as expected but stung my nose a little bit. I had a few beers before during and after so I'm having trouble remembering specific flavors. The 601 will have to wait for another day.

02-15-2009, 09:21 AM	#7
Snake Hips Götterdämmerung Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: Tyler Location: Directly above the center of the Earth Posts: 1,013 Trading: (10)	Re: 601 black label: thoughts? Just smoked a 601 black last night. That's a great cigar! Possibly one of my favorite Connecticuts now; smooth and buttery, but with the full, distinctly Nicaraguan flavor. Awesome pairing...