601 Blue reblend?

BigCat · 09-23-2010, 09:53 AM

I stopped in a local B&M yesterday to pick up a couple 601 blue lables, as I was considering buying a box and wanted to smoke a couple more before committing. They were cleaned out. I asked the guy running the shop when they would get more in - he said the line was done, that they were being renamed and repackaged, and that the blend was being changed. He said it was being made milder. That was the first I'd heard of this. I knew there was a merger with Rocky Patel and EO, but I thought blends were supposed to remain unchanged. I googled it today and found this video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jIOfn1Xvj1s

Rocky says the blue label isn't changing. I don't think he'd be the first cigar maker to claim a blend was the same when it wasn't. Has anyone heard anything else on this, one way or the other? I'd be pretty disappointed if they reblended these.

jonumberone · 09-23-2010, 09:55 AM

Somewhere, a single tear is rolling down Macs cheek!

E.J. · 09-23-2010, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by BigCat

I'd be pretty disappointed if they reblended these.

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NCRadioMan · 09-23-2010, 10:00 AM

Haven't heard a thing about a re-blend.

awsmith4 · 09-23-2010, 10:00 AM

Not sure about the Blue but my local B&M said the 601 Black is going to be discontinued and this makes me sad because I love the Black label.

Edit: Greg my local rep said that Rocky bought EO???

NCRadioMan · 09-23-2010, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by awsmith4

Not sure about the Blue but my local B&M said the 601 Black is going to be discontinued and this makes me sad because I love the Black label.

Edit: Greg my local rep said that Rocky bought EO???

Sorry, you are both correct. I missed that. He did acquire 50% of EO Brands. Let's hope they don't move away from Don Pepin.

jmsremax · 09-23-2010, 10:05 AM

Noooooooooooooooo!

bishjd123 · 09-23-2010, 10:08 AM

I seem to remember something about the Red being reblended to make it a bit stronger, but the blue and green were to remain unchanged.

elderboy02 · 09-23-2010, 10:08 AM

Eddie told us on his forum that he isn't changing the blends. Check out: http://forum.eobrands.com

gmiranda33 · 09-23-2010, 10:32 AM

The black was discontined. The Red, Green & Blue are getting a new band and box, but the blends are remaining the same. And yes Pepin is still making them.

BigCat · 09-23-2010, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by elderboy02

Eddie told us on his forum that he isn't changing the blends. Check out: http://forum.eobrands.com

Thanks, I'll check that forum out.

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Originally Posted by gmiranda33

The black was discontined. The Red, Green & Blue are getting a new band and box, but the blends are remaining the same. And yes Pepin is still making them.

Rocky said in the video link I posted that the red was changing, but that the blue and green were not.

kelmac07 · 09-23-2010, 11:17 AM

I also heard that the Blue wasn't changing blends at all...only the labels were supposed to be changed. I'll be really upset if these change...might have to hoard the 2 boxes I have now and start looking for some more NOW!!!

elderboy02 · 09-23-2010, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by BigCat

Thanks, I'll check that forum out.

It is a pretty cool board. You get points for participating and you can cash the points in for 601 and Cubao cigars

JJG · 09-23-2010, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by gmiranda33

The Red, Green & Blue are getting a new band and box, but the blends are remaining the same. And yes Pepin is still making them.

Thank God they are leaving the reds alone, as they are one of my all time favorite cigars. but damn, the Black labels I've smoked were excellent too.

elderboy02 · 09-23-2010, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by JJG

Thank God they are leaving the reds alone, as they are one of my all time favorite cigars. but damn, the Black labels I've smoked were excellent too.

I am going to miss the black labels. I might have to buy a box to stock up.

pinotguy · 09-23-2010, 12:42 PM

The Red is getting tweaked slightly. I believe they are going to try and make it just a little more full-bodied.

Just as important, their other brands (especially the Cubao) will remain unchanged. It is unfortunate the Black is going away. Maybe Pepin will introduce another brand that uses the CT. Shade capa (here's hoping anyway).

neoflex · 09-23-2010, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by NCRadioMan

Sorry, you are both correct. I missed that. He did acquire 50% of EO Brands. Let's hope they don't move away from Don Pepin.

That can't be good. Sorry to any Rocky lovers out there but I am not much of a fan.

T.G · 09-23-2010, 02:23 PM

I heard they were coming out with a candela with a fuchsia band! But it was only going to be sold in states that had an odd number of letters in their names!

Dunkel · 09-23-2010, 04:02 PM

I loves me some 601 Red, Blue, and Green, and I loves me some Cubaos. I hope none of them change. Black can go away, no loss there IMO.

AlohaStyle · 09-23-2010, 04:36 PM

Eddie himself says the Red label will be changed slightly to give it a more full-bodied profile in this video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W3z2TUezJ8I&NR=1

Eddie has also said the Blue and Green and his other cigars will not change at all besides the packaging/bands. However, I am very skeptical of this in the long term as EO's agreement with Pepin Garcia will only last so long. Pepin does not work with Rocky Patel and the blending/making he does for EO will only last until their current agreement expires IMO.

It is too bad because I really enjoy the Blues and the Murcielagos.

09-23-2010, 09:53 AM	#1
BigCat My back is now unwatched. Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Colin Location: Metro Detroit Posts: 723 Trading: (5)	601 Blue reblend? I stopped in a local B&M yesterday to pick up a couple 601 blue lables, as I was considering buying a box and wanted to smoke a couple more before committing. They were cleaned out. I asked the guy running the shop when they would get more in - he said the line was done, that they were being renamed and repackaged, and that the blend was being changed. He said it was being made milder. That was the first I'd heard of this. I knew there was a merger with Rocky Patel and EO, but I thought blends were supposed to remain unchanged. I googled it today and found this video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jIOfn1Xvj1s Rocky says the blue label isn't changing. I don't think he'd be the first cigar maker to claim a blend was the same when it wasn't. Has anyone heard anything else on this, one way or the other? I'd be pretty disappointed if they reblended these. __________________ "Now, I don't approve of dissipation, and I don't indulge in it either; but I haven't a particle of confidence in a man who has no redeeming petty vices." Mark Twain

09-23-2010, 09:55 AM	#2
jonumberone Raw Dog Join Date: Jun 2010 First Name: Dom Location: Exit 8A Posts: 6,487 Trading: (62)	Re: 601 Blue reblend? Somewhere, a single tear is rolling down Macs cheek! __________________ Sex junkie looking for a dealer

09-23-2010, 10:00 AM	#4
NCRadioMan Chutney Lovebusciut Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Chutney Location: On the shores of Loch Shiel Posts: 4,280 Trading: (66)	Re: 601 Blue reblend? Haven't heard a thing about a re-blend. __________________ The path to loyalty is trust. Last edited by NCRadioMan; 09-23-2010 at 10:06 AM. Reason: for being ignorant

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awsmith4 Simple Pleasures - 2oL Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Albert Location: Marietta, Georgia Posts: 4,602 Trading: (111)	Re: 601 Blue reblend? Not sure about the Blue but my local B&M said the 601 Black is going to be discontinued and this makes me sad because I love the Black label. Edit: Greg my local rep said that Rocky bought EO??? __________________ Its THIS easy to support our troops

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09-23-2010, 10:08 AM	#8
bishjd123 Have a Smoke and a Smile Join Date: Dec 2009 First Name: Jeff Location: Southern Maryland Posts: 196 Trading: (16)	Re: 601 Blue reblend? I seem to remember something about the Red being reblended to make it a bit stronger, but the blue and green were to remain unchanged.

09-23-2010, 10:08 AM	#9
elderboy02 Lets Go Buckeyes! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dan Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 12,509 Trading: (133)	Re: 601 Blue reblend? Eddie told us on his forum that he isn't changing the blends. Check out: http://forum.eobrands.com

09-23-2010, 10:32 AM	#10
gmiranda33 Still Watching My Back Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: gabriel Location: miami Posts: 62 Trading: (3)	Re: 601 Blue reblend? The black was discontined. The Red, Green & Blue are getting a new band and box, but the blends are remaining the same. And yes Pepin is still making them.

09-23-2010, 11:17 AM	#12
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: 601 Blue reblend? I also heard that the Blue wasn't changing blends at all...only the labels were supposed to be changed. I'll be really upset if these change...might have to hoard the 2 boxes I have now and start looking for some more NOW!!! __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

09-23-2010, 12:42 PM	#16
pinotguy Still Watching My Back Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 200 Trading: (13)	Re: 601 Blue reblend? The Red is getting tweaked slightly. I believe they are going to try and make it just a little more full-bodied. Just as important, their other brands (especially the Cubao) will remain unchanged. It is unfortunate the Black is going away. Maybe Pepin will introduce another brand that uses the CT. Shade capa (here's hoping anyway).

09-23-2010, 02:23 PM	#18
T.G Grrrrrr Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: The Other Adam Posts: 15,559 Trading: (37)	Re: 601 Blue reblend? I heard they were coming out with a candela with a fuchsia band! But it was only going to be sold in states that had an odd number of letters in their names!

09-23-2010, 04:02 PM	#19
Dunkel Maduro & Oscuro Whore-O Join Date: Jun 2009 First Name: Doug Location: West by God Virginia Posts: 2,232 Trading: (75)	Re: 601 Blue reblend? I loves me some 601 Red, Blue, and Green, and I loves me some Cubaos. I hope none of them change. Black can go away, no loss there IMO. __________________ Blue Label,Any Filipe Gregorio,Acid,Don Elias,El Mejor Espresso,Tierra del Sol

09-23-2010, 04:36 PM	#20
AlohaStyle Have My Own Room Join Date: Sep 2009 First Name: Ryan Location: WA Posts: 1,168 Trading: (40)	Re: 601 Blue reblend? Eddie himself says the Red label will be changed slightly to give it a more full-bodied profile in this video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W3z2TUezJ8I&NR=1 Eddie has also said the Blue and Green and his other cigars will not change at all besides the packaging/bands. However, I am very skeptical of this in the long term as EO's agreement with Pepin Garcia will only last so long. Pepin does not work with Rocky Patel and the blending/making he does for EO will only last until their current agreement expires IMO. It is too bad because I really enjoy the Blues and the Murcielagos.