Least Favorite Pepin Blend. - Page 2

shilala · 03-03-2010, 06:40 AM

The JJ has slipped dramatically over the last couple years. JJ maduros are easily one of my favorites, when they are right, and they are "on". It takes a good year to make them smokable anymore, and they still lack the intense body they used to have.
I have to say my least favorite is the Cuban Classic. They make me want to chunk.

borndead1 · 03-04-2010, 10:40 AM

5 Vegas Miami
601 Black
Cuban Classic (Black)

elderboy02 · 03-04-2010, 10:49 AM

5 Vegas Miami.

Razorhog · 03-04-2010, 10:49 AM

Haven't had a whole lot yet, but out of the ones I've had I've liked them all. I guess the one that impressed me the least was the Holts Fumadore.

03-04-2010, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by elderboy02

5 Vegas Miami.

Forgot about this one.

wayner123 · 03-04-2010, 03:48 PM

Old Henry from Holt's

I have tried different ones and they all tasted like cheap spice.

PeteSB75 · 03-04-2010, 03:53 PM

Haven't tried many newer ones. Of those I have, the My Father is definitely not one I will buy again. I'm not a fan of the Tat reds either. My Father was just boring and not the flavors I like from him. The reds I've smoked have had too many construction issues for a NC.

Mr. Ed · 03-04-2010, 04:26 PM

CI blend probably, missed the mark for me

colinb913 · 03-04-2010, 04:37 PM

Tobacos Baez absolutely nasty.

weak_link · 03-04-2010, 04:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by borndead1

5 Vegas Miami
601 Black
Cuban Classic (Black)

I agree with the 601 and the Cuban Classic but I actually like the Miami quite a bit.

TripleF · 03-04-2010, 04:56 PM

Strange......I too really haven't like any of the JJ's I've smoked!!

I was sooooooooo impressed with the CI Legend Yellow Label (by Pepin) gifted to me by Mr. B, I bought a box of 'em

NCRadioMan · 03-04-2010, 05:00 PM

As a card carrying Pepin nuthugger this is heresy but I don't care for the JJ, Nacionales W and Vegas Cubanas.

Tripp · 03-04-2010, 05:02 PM

The only one I think i've really disliked was CI legends. The ones some of you guys don't like are some of my favorites. You're all CRAZY!!!

dannysguitar · 03-04-2010, 05:13 PM

Anyone try the cigar.com corojo label? I've heard good things about it...

Kreth · 03-04-2010, 05:21 PM

Granted, I haven't tried all of the Pepin blends, but from those I've smoked so far, it's like sex: even when it's bad it's still pretty good.

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Razorhog · 03-04-2010, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Kreth

Granted, I haven't tried all of the Pepin blends, but from those I've smoked so far, it's like sex: even when it's bad it's still pretty good.

Posted via Mobile Device

Well said, sir!

Dunkel · 03-04-2010, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by dannysguitar

Anyone try the cigar.com corojo label? I've heard good things about it...

I have and liked the one I was gifted very much.

I didn't care much for Tat Red Label. I also smoked one Pepin Blue that was great and one that was pitiful. Fumadores are nothing to write home about either.

gnukfu · 03-04-2010, 06:30 PM

Definitely the JJ

03-04-2010, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by tenbaseg

I'm not a big fan of the JJ natural. The maddie however is one of my favorites. Go figure.

^^^^ This

TonySmith · 03-04-2010, 07:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tenbaseg

I'm not a big fan of the JJ natural. The maddie however is one of my favorites. Go figure.

Agree

03-03-2010, 06:40 AM	#21
shilala Dear Lord, Thank You. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Posts: 13,721 Trading: (252)	Re: Least Favorite Pepin Blend. The JJ has slipped dramatically over the last couple years. JJ maduros are easily one of my favorites, when they are right, and they are "on". It takes a good year to make them smokable anymore, and they still lack the intense body they used to have. I have to say my least favorite is the Cuban Classic. They make me want to chunk. __________________

03-04-2010, 10:40 AM	#22
borndead1 Ayatollah of Rock n Rolla Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Lancaster, CA Posts: 1,364 Trading: (7)	Re: Least Favorite Pepin Blend. 5 Vegas Miami 601 Black Cuban Classic (Black) __________________ None are more hopelessly enslaved than those who falsely believe they are free.

03-04-2010, 10:49 AM	#23
elderboy02 Lets Go Buckeyes! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dan Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 12,509 Trading: (133)	Re: Least Favorite Pepin Blend. 5 Vegas Miami.

03-04-2010, 10:49 AM	#24
Razorhog Feeling at Home Join Date: Jul 2009 First Name: Beau Location: NE Arkansas Posts: 600 Trading: (4)	Re: Least Favorite Pepin Blend. Haven't had a whole lot yet, but out of the ones I've had I've liked them all. I guess the one that impressed me the least was the Holts Fumadore.

03-04-2010, 03:48 PM	#26
wayner123 Country Gentleman Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Deltona, FL Posts: 2,351 Trading: (159)	Re: Least Favorite Pepin Blend. Old Henry from Holt's I have tried different ones and they all tasted like cheap spice. __________________ 'It is an honor for a man to keep aloof from strife; But every fool will be quarrelling.'

03-04-2010, 03:53 PM	#27
PeteSB75 Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Pete Location: CT Posts: 1,674 Trading: (18)	Re: Least Favorite Pepin Blend. Haven't tried many newer ones. Of those I have, the My Father is definitely not one I will buy again. I'm not a fan of the Tat reds either. My Father was just boring and not the flavors I like from him. The reds I've smoked have had too many construction issues for a NC. __________________ Formerly Malik23

03-04-2010, 04:26 PM	#28
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03-04-2010, 04:37 PM	#29
colinb913 Workin' at a Cigar Shop Join Date: Feb 2010 First Name: Colin Location: Indiana Posts: 540 Trading: (1)	Re: Least Favorite Pepin Blend. Tobacos Baez absolutely nasty.

03-04-2010, 04:56 PM	#31
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NCRadioMan Chutney Lovebusciut Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Chutney Location: On the shores of Loch Shiel Posts: 4,277 Trading: (66)	Re: Least Favorite Pepin Blend. As a card carrying Pepin nuthugger this is heresy but I don't care for the JJ, Nacionales W and Vegas Cubanas. __________________ The path to loyalty is trust.

03-04-2010, 05:02 PM	#33
Tripp Pepin Ho of the NorthWest Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tripp Location: Portland, OR Posts: 487 Trading: (5)	Re: Least Favorite Pepin Blend. The only one I think i've really disliked was CI legends. The ones some of you guys don't like are some of my favorites. You're all CRAZY!!! __________________ Make sure you visit the chat! Newcomers welcome. Pete_Johnson: Tripp get the ** out of here with that bull** Benchmade. C'mon Son!

03-04-2010, 05:13 PM	#34
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03-04-2010, 05:21 PM	#35
Kreth Ronin smoker Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Jeff Location: Oneonta, NY Posts: 3,620 Trading: (14)	Re: Least Favorite Pepin Blend. Granted, I haven't tried all of the Pepin blends, but from those I've smoked so far, it's like sex: even when it's bad it's still pretty good. Posted via Mobile Device

03-04-2010, 06:30 PM	#38
gnukfu I like cigars Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: George Location: Massholia Posts: 1,466 Trading: (27)	Re: Least Favorite Pepin Blend. Definitely the JJ __________________ Curious George