Don Pepin Garcia black 2001

Don Fernando · 11-30-2009, 04:18 AM

Sorry, no pictures, I lost them during a hard disk crash before I could upload them.

This cellophane wrapped 6 x 60 cigar is the biggest in the Cuban Classic series by Don Pepin. The cigar looks pretty with the oily wrapper that had a few big veins running over it. The cigar produces a lot of barnyard aroma. The predraw is fine and gives away some pepper.

I can taste coffee and soon some sweet wood. After an inch I can also taste some herbal flavor, but where is the signature Don Pepin pepper? At a third the coffee disappears and all I can taste is the sweet wood and the herbs, but still no signature Don Pepin pepper. After the mid section the wood slowly grows stronger.

The cigar produces a lot of smoke. The draw and burn are fine, but the ash is frayed. The cigar is quite one dimensional, not bad, but not what I expect from Don Pepin, it is medium flavored and full bodied, although you don't notice the strength of the body until afterwards.

Would I buy this cigar again? No, the Toro is no match for the robusto with the same blend. And there is no signature Don Pepin pepper and spices, which is a shame, because when I decide to take a Don Pepin from the humidor, I want and expect that pepper and spice 'twang'.

Appearance: 7 / 10
Construction: 7 / 10
Draw: 7 / 10
Smoke & ash: 7 / 10
Burn: 7 / 10
Aroma (first part) 7 / 10
Aroma (middle part) 7 / 10
Aroma (last part) 7 / 10

longknocker · 11-30-2009, 04:33 AM

Great Review, Ferdie!

It Always Amazes Me How Different Vitolas can Have Completely Different Flavor Profiles! The DPG CC is one of my favorites, although I've only Tried The Robusto, I Believe. Thanks Again For The Review, Brother!

Don Fernando · 11-30-2009, 04:49 AM

the robusto is great, my favorite vitola from the whole line, and one of my favorite cigars.

kelmac07 · 11-30-2009, 11:44 AM

I love thes robustos as well...another fine review Ferdie.

icantbejon · 11-30-2009, 12:10 PM

I'm going to have to check the robusto out. I don't remember the CC rocking my world.

roughrider · 11-30-2009, 01:11 PM

The Black label is a favorite of mine. Thanks for the review.

G G · 11-30-2009, 02:13 PM

Great review Ferdie.

11-30-2009, 02:16 PM

I love the Black lable. I dropped my last one this weekend and cracked the wrapper all to hell. Smoked something else instead. bummer.

dannysguitar · 11-30-2009, 03:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dpricenator

I love the Black lable. I dropped my last one this weekend and cracked the wrapper all to hell. Smoked something else instead. bummer.

Didn't know you were here Dave!

I went to Santa Anita Race Track a couple months back and did the same ****. Dropped it and the wrapper busted. Smoked it anyway, and it was awesome!

11-30-2009, 04:18 AM	#1
Don Fernando Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ferdinand Location: Singapore Posts: 10,070 Trading: (29)	Don Pepin Garcia black 2001 Sorry, no pictures, I lost them during a hard disk crash before I could upload them. This cellophane wrapped 6 x 60 cigar is the biggest in the Cuban Classic series by Don Pepin. The cigar looks pretty with the oily wrapper that had a few big veins running over it. The cigar produces a lot of barnyard aroma. The predraw is fine and gives away some pepper. I can taste coffee and soon some sweet wood. After an inch I can also taste some herbal flavor, but where is the signature Don Pepin pepper? At a third the coffee disappears and all I can taste is the sweet wood and the herbs, but still no signature Don Pepin pepper. After the mid section the wood slowly grows stronger. The cigar produces a lot of smoke. The draw and burn are fine, but the ash is frayed. The cigar is quite one dimensional, not bad, but not what I expect from Don Pepin, it is medium flavored and full bodied, although you don't notice the strength of the body until afterwards. Would I buy this cigar again? No, the Toro is no match for the robusto with the same blend. And there is no signature Don Pepin pepper and spices, which is a shame, because when I decide to take a Don Pepin from the humidor, I want and expect that pepper and spice 'twang'. Appearance: 7 / 10 Construction: 7 / 10 Draw: 7 / 10 Smoke & ash: 7 / 10 Burn: 7 / 10 Aroma (first part) 7 / 10 Aroma (middle part) 7 / 10 Aroma (last part) 7 / 10 __________________ check out my reviews on my blog.

11-30-2009, 04:33 AM	#2
longknocker Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Mobile, Alabama Posts: 11,174 Trading: (82)	Re: Don Pepin Garcia black 2001 Great Review, Ferdie! It Always Amazes Me How Different Vitolas can Have Completely Different Flavor Profiles! The DPG CC is one of my favorites, although I've only Tried The Robusto, I Believe. Thanks Again For The Review, Brother!

11-30-2009, 04:49 AM	#3
Don Fernando Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ferdinand Location: Singapore Posts: 10,070 Trading: (29)	Re: Don Pepin Garcia black 2001 the robusto is great, my favorite vitola from the whole line, and one of my favorite cigars. __________________ check out my reviews on my blog.

11-30-2009, 11:44 AM	#4
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Don Pepin Garcia black 2001 I love thes robustos as well...another fine review Ferdie. __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

11-30-2009, 12:10 PM	#5
icantbejon Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jon Location: Chester, VA Posts: 1,219 Trading: (10)	Re: Don Pepin Garcia black 2001 I'm going to have to check the robusto out. I don't remember the CC rocking my world. __________________ "Learn to pay attention. Life is hard.....it's even more challenging when you're stupid."

11-30-2009, 01:11 PM	#6
roughrider Feeling at Home Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 835 Trading: (24)	Re: Don Pepin Garcia black 2001 The Black label is a favorite of mine. Thanks for the review.

11-30-2009, 02:13 PM	#7
G G BR549 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Taylor, FL. Posts: 12,730 Trading: (10)	Re: Don Pepin Garcia black 2001 Great review Ferdie.

11-30-2009, 02:16 PM	#8
Dpricenator Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Don Pepin Garcia black 2001 I love the Black lable. I dropped my last one this weekend and cracked the wrapper all to hell. Smoked something else instead. bummer.