Sooo, I think I am liking Pepin sticks....

Remo · 04-02-2011, 06:52 PM

I saved a Don Pepin Garcia from the newsletter that JaKaach (thanks again) sent me when I came here, it had an 08' label on it and it was very tasty, I see that the Tat line is also Pepin. So I have been looking at samplers and it looks like Cigar.com has some great Pepin samplers, is that the best or good place to get them? any other places? Thanks

688sonarmen · 04-02-2011, 08:15 PM

Yes, there are many many good smokes by him. You might find some use in this.

http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showth...ighlight=pepin

hscmit · 04-02-2011, 08:17 PM

great blends

elderboy02 · 04-02-2011, 08:30 PM

New havana cigars has great pepin/tat samplers

Remo · 04-02-2011, 08:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by elderboy02

New havana cigars has great pepin/tat samplers

Thanks, I will check em out.

Chemyst · 04-02-2011, 08:58 PM

Holts has some house blends by Pepin(Old Henry), as is their
Ashton San Cristobal line.

The San Cristobals are favs of mine.

Pepin has TONS of blends. Probably too many to list.

Chemyst

Chemyst · 04-02-2011, 09:13 PM

Here's a list I found on Stogiereview.com:

-- El Rey de los Habanos (Miami) --
Don Pepin Garcia Blue Label
Don Pepin Garcia Black Label
Don Pepin Serie JJ
Cabaiguan
Tatuaje
Tatuaje Nuevitas
Padilla Miami 8/11
Padilla Signature 1932
Vegas Cubanas
El Rey los de Habanos
Nacionales W
Sancti Spiritus
Havana Soul
Hirsh y Garcia
Habana Leon
Cuban Diplomat
Cuban Diplomat Corojo Rosado
Rio Tabac Alpha Series R
Top Shelf Signature Select
Trahan
Rey Miguel
601
Old Henry
5 Vegas Miami

-- Tabacalera Cubana (Nicaragua) --
EO Brands 601
Tatuaje Havana VI
Tatuaje Series P
Old Henry
Padilla Edicion Especial Achilles
Legends Pepin Garcia â€“ Yellow Label
Troya Clasico
Exclusivo Verocu
Fumadores
Padilla 1968
Padilla 1932
Padilla Miami 8&11
Padilla Obsidian
Tatuaje Miami and Havanna
5Vegas Miami
Cabaiguan
San Cristobal
El Centurion
Padilla 1948 TS Signature Selects

The list is not complete. Add My Father and others.

Chemyst

Patrick B · 04-02-2011, 09:21 PM

Great cigars, glad you found em. I was lucky enough to meet the man himself on a trip to Little Havana last year.

maninblack · 04-02-2011, 09:31 PM

Another Pepin whore in the fold! Sweet!

Chemyst · 04-02-2011, 09:33 PM

Add La Reloba and La Aroma de Cuba to the list.

The list goes on and on.

Chemyst

04-02-2011, 10:57 PM

Too many options.......I stick to and have multiple boxes of 601 Blues, DP JJ Blues, and Red & Brown Label Tats!

Remo · 04-02-2011, 11:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thecatch83

Too many options.......I stick to and have multiple boxes of 601 Blues, DP JJ Blues, and Red & Brown Label Tats!

Yes, it is amazing how many blends/sticks can come from one manufacturer, it is confusing to me!!!

kafreeman · 04-02-2011, 11:37 PM

The Padillas on that list are no longer produced by Pepín. I tend to enjoy the blends that Pepín produces for others rather than the Pepín branded sticks. I have a multitude of 601, Tatuaje brown la els and quite enjoy the San Cristobál line.

JJG · 04-03-2011, 10:37 AM

I'd have to say the My Father Le Bijou line are my favorite Pepin smokes right now. The complexity and richness of these is unmatched in any of his other blends that I have tried.

chachee52 · 04-03-2011, 11:18 AM

Wow, I never realized the Pepin had his hands in so many blends. I've always used the Pepin cigagrs as my "goto" cigar if I didn't know what I was in the mood for. Looking at the list, a lot of them I have had not knowing and must say, have enjoyed every single one of them.
It all makes sense now!!!!

T.G · 04-03-2011, 12:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chemyst

Here's a list I found on Stogiereview.com:

-- El Rey de los Habanos (Miami) --
Don Pepin Garcia Blue Label
Don Pepin Garcia Black Label
Don Pepin Serie JJ
Cabaiguan
Tatuaje
Tatuaje Nuevitas
Padilla Miami 8/11
Padilla Signature 1932
Vegas Cubanas
El Rey los de Habanos
Nacionales W
Sancti Spiritus
Havana Soul
Hirsh y Garcia
Habana Leon
Cuban Diplomat
Cuban Diplomat Corojo Rosado
Rio Tabac Alpha Series R
Top Shelf Signature Select
Trahan
Rey Miguel
601
Old Henry
5 Vegas Miami

-- Tabacalera Cubana (Nicaragua) --
EO Brands 601
Tatuaje Havana VI
Tatuaje Series P
Old Henry
Padilla Edicion Especial Achilles
Legends Pepin Garcia â€“ Yellow Label
Troya Clasico
Exclusivo Verocu
Fumadores
Padilla 1968
Padilla 1932
Padilla Miami 8&11
Padilla Obsidian
Tatuaje Miami and Havanna
5Vegas Miami
Cabaiguan
San Cristobal
El Centurion
Padilla 1948 TS Signature Selects

The list is not complete. Add My Father and others.

Chemyst

That's an old-azz list... Pepin and Padilla parted ways about 3 years ago and there are others that he has taken on or created since that are not listed, Nestor Miranda and Cubao for example.

Also, I'm pretty sure that a number of the cigars listed for Miami had their production moved in their entirety to Nicaragua.

NCRadioMan · 04-03-2011, 12:39 PM

Yeah, quite old. I count 15 on that list that is no longer made by Pepin.

As mentioned, this thread is more updated: http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showth...t=pepin&page=8

Remo · 04-03-2011, 12:44 PM

Good info. thanks guys.

NCRadioMan · 04-03-2011, 12:47 PM

Remo, if you like Pepin's, you have to try some of the blends made for CigarKing. Those are some of his earlier nc blending work and I personally think the Hirsh y Garcia is Pepin's best. Especially the Panatella!

Remo · 04-03-2011, 12:49 PM

Thanks, is Cigarking a retailer or brand? Sorry.

04-02-2011, 06:52 PM	#1
Remo C.I.A Join Date: Feb 2011 First Name: Mike Location: Palm Harbor, Florida Posts: 12,597 Trading: (122)	Sooo, I think I am liking Pepin sticks.... I saved a Don Pepin Garcia from the newsletter that JaKaach (thanks again) sent me when I came here, it had an 08' label on it and it was very tasty, I see that the Tat line is also Pepin. So I have been looking at samplers and it looks like Cigar.com has some great Pepin samplers, is that the best or good place to get them? any other places? Thanks __________________

04-02-2011, 08:15 PM	#2
688sonarmen Shipmate! Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: Jake Location: Norwich, Ct Posts: 2,698 Trading: (17)	Re: Sooo, I think I am liking Pepin sticks.... Yes, there are many many good smokes by him. You might find some use in this. http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showth...ighlight=pepin

04-02-2011, 08:17 PM	#3
hscmit Have My Own Room Join Date: Sep 2010 First Name: James Location: no where Posts: 2,200 Trading: (4)	Re: Sooo, I think I am liking Pepin sticks.... great blends

04-02-2011, 08:30 PM	#4
elderboy02 Lets Go Buckeyes! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dan Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 12,508 Trading: (133)	Re: Sooo, I think I am liking Pepin sticks.... New havana cigars has great pepin/tat samplers

04-02-2011, 08:58 PM	#6
Chemyst Doin Time on Planet Earth Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Ken Location: So. Jersey Posts: 392 Trading: (7)	Re: Sooo, I think I am liking Pepin sticks.... Holts has some house blends by Pepin(Old Henry), as is their Ashton San Cristobal line. The San Cristobals are favs of mine. Pepin has TONS of blends. Probably too many to list. Chemyst __________________ Can vegans eat animal crackers?

04-02-2011, 09:13 PM	#7
Chemyst Doin Time on Planet Earth Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Ken Location: So. Jersey Posts: 392 Trading: (7)	Re: Sooo, I think I am liking Pepin sticks.... Here's a list I found on Stogiereview.com: -- El Rey de los Habanos (Miami) -- Don Pepin Garcia Blue Label Don Pepin Garcia Black Label Don Pepin Serie JJ Cabaiguan Tatuaje Tatuaje Nuevitas Padilla Miami 8/11 Padilla Signature 1932 Vegas Cubanas El Rey los de Habanos Nacionales W Sancti Spiritus Havana Soul Hirsh y Garcia Habana Leon Cuban Diplomat Cuban Diplomat Corojo Rosado Rio Tabac Alpha Series R Top Shelf Signature Select Trahan Rey Miguel 601 Old Henry 5 Vegas Miami -- Tabacalera Cubana (Nicaragua) -- EO Brands 601 Tatuaje Havana VI Tatuaje Series P Old Henry Padilla Edicion Especial Achilles Legends Pepin Garcia â€“ Yellow Label Troya Clasico Exclusivo Verocu Fumadores Padilla 1968 Padilla 1932 Padilla Miami 8&11 Padilla Obsidian Tatuaje Miami and Havanna 5Vegas Miami Cabaiguan San Cristobal El Centurion Padilla 1948 TS Signature Selects The list is not complete. Add My Father and others. Chemyst __________________ Can vegans eat animal crackers?

04-02-2011, 09:21 PM	#8
Patrick B Feeling at Home Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Cincinnati OH Posts: 713 Trading: (6)	Re: Sooo, I think I am liking Pepin sticks.... Great cigars, glad you found em. I was lucky enough to meet the man himself on a trip to Little Havana last year.

04-02-2011, 09:31 PM	#9
maninblack Will smoke for food Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Kevin Location: Where the hoot owls f$ck the chickens Posts: 10,637 Trading: (80)	Re: Sooo, I think I am liking Pepin sticks.... Another Pepin whore in the fold! Sweet! __________________ Proud member of the GMCGTPWHAFA

04-02-2011, 09:33 PM	#10
Chemyst Doin Time on Planet Earth Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Ken Location: So. Jersey Posts: 392 Trading: (7)	Re: Sooo, I think I am liking Pepin sticks.... Add La Reloba and La Aroma de Cuba to the list. The list goes on and on. Chemyst __________________ Can vegans eat animal crackers?

04-02-2011, 10:57 PM	#11
thecatch83 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Sooo, I think I am liking Pepin sticks.... Too many options.......I stick to and have multiple boxes of 601 Blues, DP JJ Blues, and Red & Brown Label Tats!

04-02-2011, 11:37 PM	#13
kafreeman Still Watching My Back Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 55 Trading: (0)	Re: Sooo, I think I am liking Pepin sticks.... The Padillas on that list are no longer produced by Pepín. I tend to enjoy the blends that Pepín produces for others rather than the Pepín branded sticks. I have a multitude of 601, Tatuaje brown la els and quite enjoy the San Cristobál line.

04-03-2011, 10:37 AM	#14
JJG Have My Own Room Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Jeff Location: Houston Posts: 1,260 Trading: (4)	Re: Sooo, I think I am liking Pepin sticks.... I'd have to say the My Father Le Bijou line are my favorite Pepin smokes right now. The complexity and richness of these is unmatched in any of his other blends that I have tried.

04-03-2011, 11:18 AM	#15
chachee52 Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Dec 2009 First Name: Todd Location: Tyngsboro, MA Posts: 399 Trading: (2)	Re: Sooo, I think I am liking Pepin sticks.... Wow, I never realized the Pepin had his hands in so many blends. I've always used the Pepin cigagrs as my "goto" cigar if I didn't know what I was in the mood for. Looking at the list, a lot of them I have had not knowing and must say, have enjoyed every single one of them. It all makes sense now!!!! __________________

04-03-2011, 12:39 PM	#17
NCRadioMan Chutney Lovebusciut Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Chutney Location: On the shores of Loch Shiel Posts: 4,277 Trading: (66)	Re: Sooo, I think I am liking Pepin sticks.... Yeah, quite old. I count 15 on that list that is no longer made by Pepin. As mentioned, this thread is more updated: http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showth...t=pepin&page=8 __________________ The path to loyalty is trust.

04-03-2011, 12:44 PM	#18
Remo C.I.A Join Date: Feb 2011 First Name: Mike Location: Palm Harbor, Florida Posts: 12,597 Trading: (122)	Re: Sooo, I think I am liking Pepin sticks.... Good info. thanks guys. __________________

04-03-2011, 12:47 PM	#19
NCRadioMan Chutney Lovebusciut Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Chutney Location: On the shores of Loch Shiel Posts: 4,277 Trading: (66)	Re: Sooo, I think I am liking Pepin sticks.... Remo, if you like Pepin's, you have to try some of the blends made for CigarKing. Those are some of his earlier nc blending work and I personally think the Hirsh y Garcia is Pepin's best. Especially the Panatella! __________________ The path to loyalty is trust.

04-03-2011, 12:49 PM	#20
Remo C.I.A Join Date: Feb 2011 First Name: Mike Location: Palm Harbor, Florida Posts: 12,597 Trading: (122)	Re: Sooo, I think I am liking Pepin sticks.... Thanks, is Cigarking a retailer or brand? Sorry. __________________