I don't get Don Pepin Garcia - Page 2

Mr. Ed · 10-01-2009, 07:30 AM

Why are they so popular?

I'll try to answer this one without getting into taste, just some general observations. They're very well constructed. I've only ever run into 3 plugged Pepin-made cigars. A lot of them are reasonably priced, and there is a good price range for all folks from Fumadore and LHO to Tatuaje Brown. There's a large selection of Pepin made smokes now, all of good to high quality, to choose from. The man, at least with his cigars like the DPG and My Father line, lets them sell on their own, no gimmicks like Pete Johnson or Fuente (sorry just had to take that dig). Overall it's a high quality cigar for a good price.

10-01-2009, 07:37 AM

Well considering DPG was a Master Cuban Roller and blender and is Cuban I would think that is a start to being "Cubanuesq"(spelling) as they come. I'm a Tat fan and DPQ whore as well. Having said that I smoke a ton of other stuff as well. Best example of changing spice bomb to pure doctor pepper creaminess after a year is a La Ricky in any size.

rizzle · 10-01-2009, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by wayner123

That is actually one of the things that stands out in a Pepin to me. I call it the "Pepin Spice Blast" (trademark pending). For the first inch or so there is an intense spicyness about them. Then they mellow out further into the cigar. So if you make it past that first inch or so, you might find yourself well rewarded and over time, come to appreciate the "Pepin Spice Blast".

Exactly. The first few DPG's I smoked almost brought me to my knees immediately, but I stuck with them 'cause I didn't want to be a wuss, and lo and behold they did mellow and I was rewarded. Now I've found that after these cigars have a little age on them they are much more mellow and refined. And good. I really like a lot of his stuff now and was definitely one that didn't think I was going to.

Matter of fact, I think an aged Cuban Classic is his best cigar.

gnukfu · 10-01-2009, 09:47 AM

I do get Don Pepin Garcia....well that's my significant contribution to this thread....thanks for reading.

itsme_timd · 10-01-2009, 09:52 AM

I'm not a blanket Pepin fan either... a few of my local smoking buddies are total Pepin hos.

One of my favorites from him is the Tabacos Baez. The first 1/2" or so is peppery but it mellows to a nice medium body with a lot of flavor. I don't have to have a cigar that is always in your face with power, I'm not a fan of pepper in cigars, but I do like a lot of flavor and from DPG I think the Tabacos Baez is a winner.

kenstogie · 10-01-2009, 10:06 AM

I tend to like Pepin stuff but for the reason I like them you may not. As Tom said. "different strokes..."

SmokinApe · 10-01-2009, 10:13 AM

Superman wears Don Pepin pajamas....

poriggity · 10-01-2009, 10:31 AM

I don't like all of Pepin's stuff, but last night I lit up a Tatuaje Havana VI red label and enjoyed it very much. There are some Pepin smokes I can definetly do without though, and not be sad.
Scott

pfm721 · 10-01-2009, 11:27 AM

I think that the San Cristobal made by him for Ashton are darned tasty and a little lighter on the pepper than the rest of his stuff.

Doctorossi · 10-01-2009, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by pfm721

I think that the San Cristobal made by him for Ashton are darned tasty and a little lighter on the pepper than the rest of his stuff.

I agree on both counts.

shilala · 10-01-2009, 12:21 PM

See, I love lots of Pepin stuff.
Don't like Pete Johnson's stuff.
I like about half of Litto Gomez's stuff and Most Fuente stuff.
DPG JJ Maduros are one of my absolute favorites, but they need about 8 months to get good.

You're allowed not to like Pepin stuff. It's okay.

GoldnGT · 10-01-2009, 12:23 PM

I would have to say the DPG Cuban Classic is one of my favorite cigars. I like the tats and SC's and other stuff i've tried.. but the Cuban Classic is my fav so far... of course i haven't had a DPG Blue.. out of everything i've tried /doh... but yeah

Snake Hips · 10-01-2009, 01:17 PM

Good discussion guys. Thanks for letting me stir the pot a little

JJG · 10-01-2009, 04:20 PM

For me Pepins fall into two categories:

1. flavorful and spicy as hell

2. bland and spicy as hell.

10-01-2009, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by ZenSilk

Illusione seem to be pretty good for a darker change.

it seems so. I had a 88 and i liked it very much although i cant seems to find any of them here for the life of me

Footbag · 10-01-2009, 07:27 PM

I went through a Pepin stage. With most of my stages, I initially don't really like the smokes. I thought Pepin was spice with not much substance. After smoking a few, and then going back to whatever was my typical smoke, I found myself searching for a bit more pepper in my smokes. I began smoking Pepins from the Brown labels to the Cuban Classics to pretty much anything else.

After hitting the Cuban Slope, I began nose exhaling more frequently and moved away from Pepins.

Bubba - NJ · 10-01-2009, 07:52 PM

You don't like Pepins and I don't like Padrons . It's cool . Smoke what you like and like what you smoke .

JJG · 10-01-2009, 07:57 PM

My opinion towards Pepin changed only recently when I bought a Fuente on a whim. I hadn't smoked one in a while and it was a nice reminder that it is possible to make a NC that's full flavored and smooth as well.

Texan in Mexico · 10-01-2009, 08:38 PM

I like alot of his stuff, I am on a Blue kick nowadays and I would put the Cojonus up against most NC sticks, well those are special sticks.

As far as getting the man, he has created a market and taken it to some extremes to develop the market even more. They are quality sticks and can be had at decent prices.

akumushi · 10-01-2009, 08:55 PM

I feel you, I really liked the first DPG I had, a Blue, and thought he was a gift from God, but as I've sampled a wider variety of his cigars I've found that not all Pepins are created equal. I love the Cabaiguans and DPG Blues, and I like the San Cristobals, Tat Red and Brown in the smaller ring gauges, but I didn't really like any of the 601, Vegas Cubanas or El Rey de Los Habanos I have tried. For my money though, I think Illusione has surpassed Pepin/Johnson stuff as my favorite NC smoke. Give the cg4 a try if you want a delicious cigar that has something that has a nice flavor profile that isn't overwhelming, but is completely different from your Habanos.

10-01-2009, 07:30 AM	#21
Mr. Ed A horse is a horse... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ed...duh Location: THE Burgh Posts: 499 Trading: (6)	Re: I don't get Don Pepin Garcia Why are they so popular? I'll try to answer this one without getting into taste, just some general observations. They're very well constructed. I've only ever run into 3 plugged Pepin-made cigars. A lot of them are reasonably priced, and there is a good price range for all folks from Fumadore and LHO to Tatuaje Brown. There's a large selection of Pepin made smokes now, all of good to high quality, to choose from. The man, at least with his cigars like the DPG and My Father line, lets them sell on their own, no gimmicks like Pete Johnson or Fuente (sorry just had to take that dig). Overall it's a high quality cigar for a good price.

10-01-2009, 07:37 AM	#22
Jfire Guest Posts: n/a	Re: I don't get Don Pepin Garcia Well considering DPG was a Master Cuban Roller and blender and is Cuban I would think that is a start to being "Cubanuesq"(spelling) as they come. I'm a Tat fan and DPQ whore as well. Having said that I smoke a ton of other stuff as well. Best example of changing spice bomb to pure doctor pepper creaminess after a year is a La Ricky in any size.

10-01-2009, 09:47 AM	#24
gnukfu I like cigars Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: George Location: Massholia Posts: 1,466 Trading: (27)	Re: I don't get Don Pepin Garcia I do get Don Pepin Garcia....well that's my significant contribution to this thread....thanks for reading. __________________ Curious George

10-01-2009, 09:52 AM	#25
itsme_timd Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Jul 2009 First Name: Tim Location: Woodstock, GA Posts: 338 Trading: (3)	Re: I don't get Don Pepin Garcia I'm not a blanket Pepin fan either... a few of my local smoking buddies are total Pepin hos. One of my favorites from him is the Tabacos Baez. The first 1/2" or so is peppery but it mellows to a nice medium body with a lot of flavor. I don't have to have a cigar that is always in your face with power, I'm not a fan of pepper in cigars, but I do like a lot of flavor and from DPG I think the Tabacos Baez is a winner.

10-01-2009, 10:06 AM	#26
kenstogie following the whiterabbit Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Albany, NY Posts: 1,325 Trading: (3)	Re: I don't get Don Pepin Garcia I tend to like Pepin stuff but for the reason I like them you may not. As Tom said. "different strokes..." __________________ I intend to live forever. So far, so good.

10-01-2009, 10:13 AM	#27
SmokinApe Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jeremy Posts: 1,267 Trading: (35)	Re: I don't get Don Pepin Garcia Superman wears Don Pepin pajamas....

10-01-2009, 10:31 AM	#28
poriggity Cigar Zombie Fo Life! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Location: Lake Arrowhead, Ca Posts: 806 Trading: (13)	Re: I don't get Don Pepin Garcia I don't like all of Pepin's stuff, but last night I lit up a Tatuaje Havana VI red label and enjoyed it very much. There are some Pepin smokes I can definetly do without though, and not be sad. Scott __________________ Bearded Dad Blog

10-01-2009, 11:27 AM	#29
pfm721 I bleed Orange and Blue Join Date: Aug 2009 First Name: Patrick Location: Naples, FL Posts: 101 Trading: (7)	Re: I don't get Don Pepin Garcia I think that the San Cristobal made by him for Ashton are darned tasty and a little lighter on the pepper than the rest of his stuff.

10-01-2009, 12:21 PM	#31
shilala Dear Lord, Thank You. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Posts: 13,721 Trading: (252)	Re: I don't get Don Pepin Garcia See, I love lots of Pepin stuff. Don't like Pete Johnson's stuff. I like about half of Litto Gomez's stuff and Most Fuente stuff. DPG JJ Maduros are one of my absolute favorites, but they need about 8 months to get good. You're allowed not to like Pepin stuff. It's okay. __________________

10-01-2009, 12:23 PM	#32
GoldnGT Hibbidy Jibbidy Join Date: Jul 2009 First Name: Michael Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 178 Trading: (2)	Re: I don't get Don Pepin Garcia I would have to say the DPG Cuban Classic is one of my favorite cigars. I like the tats and SC's and other stuff i've tried.. but the Cuban Classic is my fav so far... of course i haven't had a DPG Blue.. out of everything i've tried /doh... but yeah __________________ Michael TheMustangSource.com

10-01-2009, 01:17 PM	#33
Snake Hips Götterdämmerung Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: Tyler Location: Directly above the center of the Earth Posts: 1,013 Trading: (10)	Re: I don't get Don Pepin Garcia Good discussion guys. Thanks for letting me stir the pot a little

10-01-2009, 04:20 PM	#34
JJG Have My Own Room Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Jeff Location: Houston Posts: 1,260 Trading: (4)	Re: I don't get Don Pepin Garcia For me Pepins fall into two categories: 1. flavorful and spicy as hell 2. bland and spicy as hell.

10-01-2009, 07:27 PM	#36
Footbag I Need My Space Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Adam Location: NEPA Posts: 1,216 Trading: (7)	Re: I don't get Don Pepin Garcia I went through a Pepin stage. With most of my stages, I initially don't really like the smokes. I thought Pepin was spice with not much substance. After smoking a few, and then going back to whatever was my typical smoke, I found myself searching for a bit more pepper in my smokes. I began smoking Pepins from the Brown labels to the Cuban Classics to pretty much anything else. After hitting the Cuban Slope, I began nose exhaling more frequently and moved away from Pepins.

10-01-2009, 07:52 PM	#37
Bubba - NJ Deep Cherry Finish Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Rolf Location: Tatooine Posts: 780 Trading: (4)	Re: I don't get Don Pepin Garcia You don't like Pepins and I don't like Padrons . It's cool . Smoke what you like and like what you smoke . __________________ Royale with cheese

10-01-2009, 07:57 PM	#38
JJG Have My Own Room Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Jeff Location: Houston Posts: 1,260 Trading: (4)	Re: I don't get Don Pepin Garcia My opinion towards Pepin changed only recently when I bought a Fuente on a whim. I hadn't smoked one in a while and it was a nice reminder that it is possible to make a NC that's full flavored and smooth as well.

10-01-2009, 08:38 PM	#39
Texan in Mexico Feeling at Home Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Travis Location: Puerto Morelos, Mexico Posts: 958 Trading: (0)	Re: I don't get Don Pepin Garcia I like alot of his stuff, I am on a Blue kick nowadays and I would put the Cojonus up against most NC sticks, well those are special sticks. As far as getting the man, he has created a market and taken it to some extremes to develop the market even more. They are quality sticks and can be had at decent prices.

10-01-2009, 08:55 PM	#40
akumushi Habanos Apologist Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 1,298 Trading: (11)	Re: I don't get Don Pepin Garcia I feel you, I really liked the first DPG I had, a Blue, and thought he was a gift from God, but as I've sampled a wider variety of his cigars I've found that not all Pepins are created equal. I love the Cabaiguans and DPG Blues, and I like the San Cristobals, Tat Red and Brown in the smaller ring gauges, but I didn't really like any of the 601, Vegas Cubanas or El Rey de Los Habanos I have tried. For my money though, I think Illusione has surpassed Pepin/Johnson stuff as my favorite NC smoke. Give the cg4 a try if you want a delicious cigar that has something that has a nice flavor profile that isn't overwhelming, but is completely different from your Habanos.