Found a new love...the 601 Blue label

[e-man67]

So I picked up the 601 Blue label because so many folks are saying it is a great stick...man I had no idea. Pre-lite draw was a tab loose but that's ok. Construction was beautiful smooth and leathery with a big ring gauge. Fire it up and instand spice and a bunch of it...at the same time it is very sweet like a deep black cherry nectar sweetness....it wedges a bit on me but bounces right back...half way through and I am buzzing big time...this dude is very strong...I gotta sit is down for a sec and sip some rum to compose myself...I finish it off and damn was it good...this stick hit me hard! I think I have found one of my new favorites from the Pepin line! If you like the JJ maduro (which was my favorite Pepin stick) please do yourself a favor and try the 601 Blue label...it kicks the JJ maduros azz! :dr

[TripleF]

Glad you liked it bro!! :tu


I better revisit it :D

[elderboy02]

Nice review. I love the 601 Blues. I have a box of them as well as the JJ Maduro. You can't go wrong with either :tu

[tuxpuff]

Thanks for the review. I've only tried the Black and it was very nice...I'll have to pick up a 5'r of these.

[kelmac07]

Thanks for the review..these are nice sticks!!

[Skywalker]

These are nice!!!

Thanks for the review!!!:tu

[688sonarmen]

So I heard these are being done by Rocky Patel now (hence the new band, take it or leave it) but the blend is not going to change. Any truth to this?

[AlohaStyle]

Yes, but Pepin is still making them for now. Rocky bought into the company and is in charge of marketing/distribution. But for now, Pepin is still making them. Not sure how long their contract is to make them, but my guess is that as soon as the contract is over, Rocky's factory will be making them.

[elderboy02]

Eddie has said that the blend is not changing. Rocky is just doing the distribution/marketing

[MarioF]

Great review, I love this cigar!!

[longknocker]

Blues Are The Bomb!:banger

[Bunker]

I love the Blue, it's like smoking a porterhouse - sweet and meaty :)

[Coach Deg]

Funny I bought a few yesterday. Can't wait to try!

[jmsremax]

Blues are solid...in fact after trying the all but the black I would only revisit the blues.

[Ogre]

The Blue is a staple in my humidor!!

[MarkinAZ]

Thanks for the review Eric:tu

[STEVE S]

Thanks for the review, you reminded me that i have a box ageing at the cigar club. It's time to open it up and enjoy one or three.

[bigswol2]

Blues are good but I like the greens the best!

[76GTFan]

Blues are good but I like the greens the best!

+100

I have plenty of Blues but can't seem to keep enough stock of the Green.

No offense but Rocky better not step in and change the quality of this line.

[MarkinAZ]

The Famous Cigar Monster has a 5er deal going on at this time:


http://www.cigarmonster.com/megamashup.cfm (http://www.cigarmonster.com/megamashup.cfm)

[Volusianator]

So I picked up the 601 Blue label because so many folks are saying it is a great stick...man I had no idea. Pre-lite draw was a tab loose but that's ok. Construction was beautiful smooth and leathery with a big ring gauge. Fire it up and instand spice and a bunch of it...at the same time it is very sweet like a deep black cherry nectar sweetness....it wedges a bit on me but bounces right back...half way through and I am buzzing big time...this dude is very strong...I gotta sit is down for a sec and sip some rum to compose myself...I finish it off and damn was it good...this stick hit me hard! I think I have found one of my new favorites from the Pepin line! If you like the JJ maduro (which was my favorite Pepin stick) please do yourself a favor and try the 601 Blue label...it kicks the JJ maduros azz! :dr

I think that's in my top 10 of longest sentences I've ever seen! :banger

[MarioF]

Mark, thanks for the heads up. Just ordered a couple of 5 packs, that is an awesome price.

[lyle23]

As a big fan of maduros and Pepin cigars i will have to give these a shot. Thanx for the review.

[MarkinAZ]

Mark, thanks for the heads up. Just ordered a couple of 5 packs, that is an awesome price.


:tu

[Ol' Times Cigars]

The blues are probably the most popular blend in the 601 line. Eric and Eddie have some great stuff and now that Patel is doing the distribution you should see a drop in price. However Rocky and Pepin don't always see eye to eye so we will have to see what happens to the blend, hopefully nothing.

[hscmit]

finally got around to trying a 601 blue the other day and thought I would share my thoughts
http://i346.photobucket.com/albums/p430/hscmit/101_0827.jpg
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Construction: good, not soft spots a few larger veins

Prelight: simple cut and first draw is sweet tobacco

First Third: sweet tobacco, coffee and cocoa

Draw: on the tight side but not difficult

Burn: good waivers a little but no need for touch up

Ash/Smoke: ash is firm and a good amount of smoke

Second Third: the coffee cocoa combo still remains

Final third: pretty consistent flavor and for those that like a sweeter maduro this is right up your alley

Strength: medium

Flavor: medium

Overall: when I read in the first post that this was a better cigar than the JJ maduro I was excited, maybe too excited, the JJ maddie is one of my favorites and I really enjoy the subtle spice and pepper that mixes in the with sweet flavors, I also feel the JJ is a more complex cigar with many flavors coming in and out of predominance though out the experience

that said this was not a bad cigar, just not in my wheel house

Scoring

Construction: 9/10
Prelight: 4/5
First Third: 12/15
Draw: 9/10
Burn: 9/10
Ash / Smoke: 8/10
Second Third: 8/10
Final Third: 8/10
Overall impression: 17/20
Total Score: 84/100

[mariogolbee]

Thanks for the review guys. I definitely need to check this stick out some time. I've had the black and the green, and have a few red lying around, but have never tried this one. The only concern I have is that I loved the JJ but detested the one JJ maduro I tried. Although I know some people really like them, I thought it was pretty gross. I hope if I try this it is not like the JJ maddy I had.

[hscmit]

Thanks for the review guys. I definitely need to check this stick out some time. I've had the black and the green, and have a few red lying around, but have never tried this one. The only concern I have is that I loved the JJ but detested the one JJ maduro I tried. Although I know some people really like them, I thought it was pretty gross. I hope if I try this it is not like the JJ maddy I had.

IMHO it is not like the jj maddie at all

[mariogolbee]

IMHO it is not like the jj maddie at all
That's music to my ears.

[Angus]

Bought a five pack of these a few weeks ago and smoked one the other day. I'm pretty new to cigars but I loved it. Can't wait to smoke another. Great review!!

[backwoods357]

So RP hasn't had a negative impact on quality? I've heard nothing but pure love for the blues but almost nothing about the greens. I think once my employment situation improves I'll pick up a few of each and have a taste test.

[HollywoodQue]

Thanks for the review.