Help! Pepin's coming to town!

Col. Kurtz · 06-04-2009, 08:11 AM

and I don't know which box I want to buy.

So, I'm open to suggestions. I like the blue invictos a lot. Hard to go wrong there. Really digging the 601 lines and Cuabos, but they don't seem to have a lot of punch. I like the JJ maduro, but not in the larger RG. I'm a huge fan of LADCEE in the corona size.

Haven't picked up a cuban classic in a while, but I did like them a lot.

I haven't tried My Father (not sure I could afford a box anyway), Tobacos Baez (not a big mild fan), or some of his newer creations.

What Pepin do you think I would enjoy? What are you into right now?

Thanks for your suggestions>>

I'll post a picture of the haul in this thread.

kelmac07 · 06-04-2009, 08:14 AM

Can' go wrong with the JJ Maduro 5 X 50...

Smokin Gator · 06-04-2009, 08:15 AM

I picked up a box of the Noellas at the Tampa Humidor event (thanks Richie). They are one of my favorites.

Col. Kurtz · 06-04-2009, 08:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Smokin Gator

I picked up a box of the Noellas at the Tampa Humidor event (thanks Richie). They are one of my favorites.

Ohhh, forgot about those. Are all noella's rolled in Miami? That's the brown label one I love so much right?

Col. Kurtz · 06-04-2009, 08:16 AM

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Originally Posted by kelmac07

Can' go wrong with the JJ Maduro 5 X 50...

.....Col. Kurtz scribbles down on pocket notepad.....

MedicCook · 06-04-2009, 08:21 AM

I would have to agree with the JJ Maduro.

wayner123 · 06-04-2009, 08:22 AM

First off, a good number of his "blends" are usually not in any specials. Most Pepin events are strictly for his lines DPG blue, Cuban Classic, JJ's, My Father's and Tobacco Baez's. You may have to buy one of these to get any sort of custom roll.

If you just want to pick up something blended or rolled by him, then I suggest Benchmade. Cheap box but great smokes.

Smokin Gator · 06-04-2009, 08:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Col. Kurtz

Ohhh, forgot about those. Are all noella's rolled in Miami? That's the brown label one I love so much right?

As far as I know they are made in Miami... and yep they are the brown labels.

kevpierson · 06-04-2009, 08:37 AM

I'd go blue - can't beat it for the price. The JJ Maduro is a great maduro, actually Don's preference, but it's a little heavy for my liking. The Don Pepin events are nice as they'll typically throw you a 5-pack sampler with any box purchase. Enjoy!

duckmanco · 06-04-2009, 09:07 AM

Out of his lines, its the Blue or the JJ, especially the blue generosos with a little settling time on them.

boonedoggle · 06-04-2009, 09:26 AM

La Riqueza is killer in my book!

JJG · 06-04-2009, 11:03 AM

I think the blue label fundadores are really classy!

and as others have said, I would assume any promos would only be for his cigars, and would not include the many blends he makes for other companies.

elderboy02 · 06-04-2009, 11:06 AM

JJ Maduro or the Cuban Classic

shilala · 06-04-2009, 11:06 AM

JJ Maduro. No doubt.

Mr B · 06-04-2009, 12:07 PM

My vote is for the My Fathers, then the Blues.

Lucky_Hippo · 06-04-2009, 12:22 PM

Enjoyed a Cuban Classic yesterday for lunch. I hadn't had one in at least 6 months, and forgot how tasty they are.

I'm kind of burnt out on the blues so I'd go for the CC's if I had to make a choice today.

Have fun at the event, and take lots of pictures!

LookAtBigErn82 · 06-04-2009, 12:46 PM

JJ Maduro or the 601 Blue.

roughrider · 06-04-2009, 01:53 PM

JJ Nat or Maduro, and Blue Label.

Col. Kurtz · 06-05-2009, 09:36 PM

As promised, here's a photo.

I had to go with the blue invictos. Thanks for the suggestions, but it's hard to stay away from an old friend!

BryanB · 06-06-2009, 10:33 AM

Awesome pick up. Great event.

06-04-2009, 08:11 AM	#1
Col. Kurtz Have My Own Room Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Jerry Location: South Appleton Posts: 1,839 Trading: (26)	Help! Pepin's coming to town! and I don't know which box I want to buy. So, I'm open to suggestions. I like the blue invictos a lot. Hard to go wrong there. Really digging the 601 lines and Cuabos, but they don't seem to have a lot of punch. I like the JJ maduro, but not in the larger RG. I'm a huge fan of LADCEE in the corona size. Haven't picked up a cuban classic in a while, but I did like them a lot. I haven't tried My Father (not sure I could afford a box anyway), Tobacos Baez (not a big mild fan), or some of his newer creations. What Pepin do you think I would enjoy? What are you into right now? Thanks for your suggestions>> I'll post a picture of the haul in this thread. __________________ Artillery Lends Dignity to What Would Otherwise Be a Vulgar Brawl

06-04-2009, 08:14 AM	#2
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Help! Pepin's coming to town! Can' go wrong with the JJ Maduro 5 X 50...

06-04-2009, 08:15 AM	#3
Smokin Gator Just plain insane! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The Swamp Posts: 6,237 Trading: (106)	Re: Help! Pepin's coming to town! I picked up a box of the Noellas at the Tampa Humidor event (thanks Richie). They are one of my favorites. __________________ Check out the Cigar Asylum Newbie Sampler Trade

06-04-2009, 08:21 AM	#6
MedicCook Mila smoked my cigar Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Ryan Location: Schaghticoke, NY Posts: 10,946 Trading: (7)	Re: Help! Pepin's coming to town! I would have to agree with the JJ Maduro. __________________ 27 World Series Championship's "If your wife doesn't like the aroma of your cigar, change your wife.", Zino Davidoff

06-04-2009, 08:22 AM	#7
wayner123 Country Gentleman Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Deltona, FL Posts: 2,351 Trading: (159)	Re: Help! Pepin's coming to town! First off, a good number of his "blends" are usually not in any specials. Most Pepin events are strictly for his lines DPG blue, Cuban Classic, JJ's, My Father's and Tobacco Baez's. You may have to buy one of these to get any sort of custom roll. If you just want to pick up something blended or rolled by him, then I suggest Benchmade. Cheap box but great smokes. __________________ 'It is an honor for a man to keep aloof from strife; But every fool will be quarrelling.'

06-04-2009, 08:37 AM	#9
kevpierson Just in from the Storm Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Been called worse... Location: Fort Worth, Texas Posts: 21 Trading: (0)	Re: Help! Pepin's coming to town! I'd go blue - can't beat it for the price. The JJ Maduro is a great maduro, actually Don's preference, but it's a little heavy for my liking. The Don Pepin events are nice as they'll typically throw you a 5-pack sampler with any box purchase. Enjoy!

06-04-2009, 09:07 AM	#10
duckmanco Can't stop whats coming Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: that forsaken stretch of wood they call Whiskey Grove Posts: 404 Trading: (10)	Re: Help! Pepin's coming to town! Out of his lines, its the Blue or the JJ, especially the blue generosos with a little settling time on them. __________________ "...Ain't no dark till somethin' shines..."

06-04-2009, 09:26 AM	#11
boonedoggle The Search is ON Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jimmy Location: CHARLESTON, SC Posts: 631 Trading: (19)	Re: Help! Pepin's coming to town! La Riqueza is killer in my book! __________________ Dr. Hibbard: Is that the love of a man for a woman, or the love of a man for a fine Cuban cigar? (chuckles

06-04-2009, 11:03 AM	#12
JJG Have My Own Room Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Jeff Location: Houston Posts: 1,260 Trading: (4)	Re: Help! Pepin's coming to town! I think the blue label fundadores are really classy! and as others have said, I would assume any promos would only be for his cigars, and would not include the many blends he makes for other companies.

06-04-2009, 11:06 AM	#13
elderboy02 Lets Go Buckeyes! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dan Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 12,505 Trading: (133)	Re: Help! Pepin's coming to town! JJ Maduro or the Cuban Classic

06-04-2009, 11:06 AM	#14
shilala Dear Lord, Thank You. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Posts: 13,721 Trading: (252)	Re: Help! Pepin's coming to town! JJ Maduro. No doubt. __________________

06-04-2009, 12:07 PM	#15
Mr B Livin' in a Van.... Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: North Bay Area, CA Posts: 3,233 Trading: (79)	Re: Help! Pepin's coming to town! My vote is for the My Fathers, then the Blues.

06-04-2009, 12:22 PM	#16
Lucky_Hippo A Cigar = 42 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Gary Location: Kansas Posts: 494 Trading: (2)	Re: Help! Pepin's coming to town! Enjoyed a Cuban Classic yesterday for lunch. I hadn't had one in at least 6 months, and forgot how tasty they are. I'm kind of burnt out on the blues so I'd go for the CC's if I had to make a choice today. Have fun at the event, and take lots of pictures! __________________ Who wants an orange whip? Orange whip? Orange whip? Three orange whips. -J.Candy

06-04-2009, 12:46 PM	#17
LookAtBigErn82 Munson, Roy E.?? Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Steve Location: Kenosha, WI Posts: 178 Trading: (12)	Re: Help! Pepin's coming to town! JJ Maduro or the 601 Blue. __________________ Finally, Big Ern is above the law!!

06-04-2009, 01:53 PM	#18
roughrider Feeling at Home Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 835 Trading: (24)	Re: Help! Pepin's coming to town! JJ Nat or Maduro, and Blue Label.

06-05-2009, 09:36 PM	#19
Col. Kurtz Have My Own Room Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Jerry Location: South Appleton Posts: 1,839 Trading: (26)	Re: Help! Pepin's coming to town! As promised, here's a photo. I had to go with the blue invictos. Thanks for the suggestions, but it's hard to stay away from an old friend! __________________ Artillery Lends Dignity to What Would Otherwise Be a Vulgar Brawl

06-06-2009, 10:33 AM	#20
BryanB Have My Own Room Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: Bryan Location: Benson, NC Posts: 1,177 Trading: (58)	Re: Help! Pepin's coming to town! Awesome pick up. Great event. __________________ "Cheap cigars come in handy; they stifle the odor of cheap politicians." Ulysses S. Grant