Don Pepin Garcia Blue Firecracker

Skywalker · 11-10-2008, 12:52 AM

This cigar was gifted to me a couple of months ago by Bao (aka Mugen910)!!!

Length/Ring: 3 X 50
Shape: Firecracker with fuse
Wrapper: Natural
Strength: Full

Tonight I was getting the BBQ ready and thought I needed a cigar with some flavor while I grilled
some boneless ribs! I also wanted something that would not take an hour and a half to smoke!

This cigar has been staring at me for weeks now! The look is captivating and a little dangerous!
I love the long pigtail fuse!

I cut the cap with my Palio! However, this thing was not defused!!! As soon as I toasted the shaggy foot I realized the power of this cigar! I could detect the pepper in the air!
The smell blended very well with the BBQ and ribs!!!

The first few puffs were very flavorful with plenty of pepper and spice! The pepper is not black pepper,
but red chili pepper! Very nice and hot!

After the first third the spice mellowed a little! Plenty of white aromatic smoke with each draw!
The construction was very nice with no corrections needed. The draw was smooth with just enough
resistance to make the experience enjoyable!

At the halfway point I snorked through my nose and ended up choking! The spice was still very
evident to my sinuses! Good thing I had a Sierra Nevada Harvest Ale to straighten me out!!!

Due to the shortness of this cigar not a lot changed in complexity! I was either getting used to
the spice or it mellowed towards the end! If spice is what you like in a cigar this is the one for you!

I ended up skewering the nub and enjoying the rest of the cigar as it became too hot to hold!

I finished just in time to take the ribs and potatoes off the grill! Yum!!! This was the perfect end
to a great day!!!

Total smoke time took 50 minutes.

Construction/Appearance: 8 out of 10 (Fun shape)
Flavor Balance: 8 out of 10 (Plenty of spice)
Strength: Medium/Full (Flavorful without a nicotine buzz) )
Over all experience: 8 out of 10
Value: This was gifted but I wouldn't pay more than $6.00

Thank you Bao!!!

11-10-2008, 12:58 AM

Nice review and great pictures!

I love the DPG Blues!

Guitarman-S.T- · 11-10-2008, 01:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Bobb

Nice review and great pictures!

I love the DPG Blues!

Awesome pictures man, and GREAT review
- Me and Bobb think alike

11-10-2008, 01:46 AM

Nice review, my friend.

I found these less than exciting. Honestly, I'd rather smoke a Blue Robusto any day and as far as a spice bomb like a lot of people say, I did not get that.

Guitarman-S.T- · 11-10-2008, 02:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Darrell

Nice review, my friend.

I found these less than exciting. Honestly, I'd rather smoke a Blue Robusto any day and as far as a spice bomb like a lot of people say, I did not get that.

Darrell
Just as mean as before!

11-10-2008, 02:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Guitarman-S.T-

Darrell
Just as mean as before!

11-10-2008, 02:05 AM

Looks like one helluva spread!

Very nice review

Don Fernando · 11-10-2008, 02:21 AM

good review, I smoked one and loved it.

longknocker · 11-10-2008, 04:45 AM

Great Review & Pics! I love all The DPG line, but my fav. is the JJ. Like Darrell, I do not detect a huge amount of pepper in any of the DPGs, but I love the smokes!

tenbaseg · 11-10-2008, 05:51 AM

I've been dying to try one of these!! Thanks for the review. They sure look tasty.

sofaman · 11-10-2008, 06:44 AM

Thanks for the review, I love those little bastards to

Skywalker · 11-10-2008, 01:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Darrell

Nice review, my friend.

I found these less than exciting. Honestly, I'd rather smoke a Blue Robusto any day and as far as a spice bomb like a lot of people say, I did not get that.

Quote:

Originally Posted by longknocker

Great Review & Pics! I love all The DPG line, but my fav. is the JJ. Like Darrell, I do not detect a huge amount of pepper in any of the DPGs, but I love the smokes!

My taste buds must be more sensitive than yours!

Someday I will be a real man!!!

11-10-2008, 01:56 PM

I'm a certified Pepin whore and have never tried, nor seen these at any B&M....anyone seem them pop up on the Devil's Site? (c-bid)

Jason

Mugen910 · 11-10-2008, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Skywalker

[b]
Thank you Bao!!!

You are welcome...now go make me sum dem reee-ibs!

Scottw · 11-10-2008, 03:04 PM

looks like a perfect smoke for this time of year. Might have to try one!

MNSmoker · 11-10-2008, 05:28 PM

Nice review! I love these little guys. You're right on about the lack of complexity in these sticks, but the flavor that they do have suits me just fine. I also find quite a bit of pepper and spice in these cigars as well. These are nice cigars for a quick smoke.

ca21455 · 11-10-2008, 05:55 PM

Great review. Love the Pepin Blue line, but have not tried one of the Firecrackers yet. I think they are only carried by a few retailers.

sofaman · 11-10-2008, 06:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by auburnfan1980

I'm a certified Pepin whore and have never tried, nor seen these at any B&M....anyone seem them pop up on the Devil's Site? (c-bid)

Jason

You can only get them from 2guyssmokeshop in NH, Pepin makes them special for them. They have good prices on them on there websight in tax free NH

Pat1075 · 11-11-2008, 02:31 PM

Thank you for the review and the great pics. That is a beautiful little stick and some tasty lookin ribs too

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Skywalker · 11-11-2008, 04:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mugen910

You are welcome...now go make me sum dem reee-ibs!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pat1075

Thank you for the review and the great pics. That is a beautiful little stick and some tasty lookin ribs too

.

Sorry! I had to throw a picture of the ribs in there!!! They were delicious!!!

11-10-2008, 12:52 AM	#1
Skywalker BABOTL Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dice Location: Galaxy Far Far Away Posts: 10,168 Trading: (18)	Don Pepin Garcia Blue Firecracker This cigar was gifted to me a couple of months ago by Bao (aka Mugen910)!!! Length/Ring: 3 X 50 Shape: Firecracker with fuse Wrapper: Natural Strength: Full Tonight I was getting the BBQ ready and thought I needed a cigar with some flavor while I grilled some boneless ribs! I also wanted something that would not take an hour and a half to smoke! This cigar has been staring at me for weeks now! The look is captivating and a little dangerous! I love the long pigtail fuse! I cut the cap with my Palio! However, this thing was not defused!!! As soon as I toasted the shaggy foot I realized the power of this cigar! I could detect the pepper in the air! The smell blended very well with the BBQ and ribs!!! The first few puffs were very flavorful with plenty of pepper and spice! The pepper is not black pepper, but red chili pepper! Very nice and hot! After the first third the spice mellowed a little! Plenty of white aromatic smoke with each draw! The construction was very nice with no corrections needed. The draw was smooth with just enough resistance to make the experience enjoyable! At the halfway point I snorked through my nose and ended up choking! The spice was still very evident to my sinuses! Good thing I had a Sierra Nevada Harvest Ale to straighten me out!!! Due to the shortness of this cigar not a lot changed in complexity! I was either getting used to the spice or it mellowed towards the end! If spice is what you like in a cigar this is the one for you! I ended up skewering the nub and enjoying the rest of the cigar as it became too hot to hold! I finished just in time to take the ribs and potatoes off the grill! Yum!!! This was the perfect end to a great day!!! Total smoke time took 50 minutes. Construction/Appearance: 8 out of 10 (Fun shape) Flavor Balance: 8 out of 10 (Plenty of spice) Strength: Medium/Full (Flavorful without a nicotine buzz) ) Over all experience: 8 out of 10 Value: This was gifted but I wouldn't pay more than $6.00 Thank you Bao!!! Last edited by Skywalker; 11-10-2008 at 12:59 AM.

11-10-2008, 12:58 AM	#2
Bobb Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Don Pepin Garcia Blue Firecracker Nice review and great pictures! I love the DPG Blues!

11-10-2008, 01:46 AM	#4
Darrell Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Don Pepin Garcia Blue Firecracker Nice review, my friend. I found these less than exciting. Honestly, I'd rather smoke a Blue Robusto any day and as far as a spice bomb like a lot of people say, I did not get that.

11-10-2008, 02:05 AM	#7
smokinj Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Don Pepin Garcia Blue Firecracker Looks like one helluva spread! Very nice review

11-10-2008, 02:21 AM	#8
Don Fernando Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ferdinand Location: Singapore Posts: 10,068 Trading: (29)	Re: Don Pepin Garcia Blue Firecracker good review, I smoked one and loved it. __________________ check out my reviews on my blog.

11-10-2008, 04:45 AM	#9
longknocker Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Mobile, Alabama Posts: 11,162 Trading: (82)	Re: Don Pepin Garcia Blue Firecracker Great Review & Pics! I love all The DPG line, but my fav. is the JJ. Like Darrell, I do not detect a huge amount of pepper in any of the DPGs, but I love the smokes!

11-10-2008, 05:51 AM	#10
tenbaseg Saying no to daily deals! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Garrett Location: Masshole Nation Posts: 1,094 Trading: (40)	Re: Don Pepin Garcia Blue Firecracker I've been dying to try one of these!! Thanks for the review. They sure look tasty.

11-10-2008, 06:44 AM	#11
sofaman Feeling at Home Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Dubois,PA Posts: 604 Trading: (7)	Re: Don Pepin Garcia Blue Firecracker Thanks for the review, I love those little bastards to __________________ http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showth...80#post1461280

11-10-2008, 01:56 PM	#13
auburnfan1980 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Don Pepin Garcia Blue Firecracker I'm a certified Pepin whore and have never tried, nor seen these at any B&M....anyone seem them pop up on the Devil's Site? (c-bid) Jason

11-10-2008, 03:04 PM	#15
Scottw Going Commando Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Location: Sussex, NJ Posts: 2,815 Trading: (6)	Re: Don Pepin Garcia Blue Firecracker looks like a perfect smoke for this time of year. Might have to try one! __________________ "Ray when someone asks you if your a GOD you say yes."

11-10-2008, 05:28 PM	#16
MNSmoker Well Adjusted Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Chris Location: Twin Cities Posts: 398 Trading: (13)	Re: Don Pepin Garcia Blue Firecracker Nice review! I love these little guys. You're right on about the lack of complexity in these sticks, but the flavor that they do have suits me just fine. I also find quite a bit of pepper and spice in these cigars as well. These are nice cigars for a quick smoke. __________________

11-10-2008, 05:55 PM	#17
ca21455 Working on Reality Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: John Location: Backyard Posts: 393 Trading: (7)	Re: Don Pepin Garcia Blue Firecracker Great review. Love the Pepin Blue line, but have not tried one of the Firecrackers yet. I think they are only carried by a few retailers.

11-11-2008, 02:31 PM	#19
Pat1075 Feeling at Home Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: Patrick Location: Lakewood, OH Posts: 755 Trading: (11)	Re: Don Pepin Garcia Blue Firecracker Thank you for the review and the great pics. That is a beautiful little stick and some tasty lookin ribs too.