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

[Remo]

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]

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

http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showthread.php?t=4273&highlight=pepin

[hscmit]

great blends

[elderboy02]

New havana cigars has great pepin/tat samplers

[Remo]

New havana cigars has great pepin/tat samplers

Thanks, I will check em out.

[Chemyst]

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 :cool2:

[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 – 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 :cool2:

[Patrick B]

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

[maninblack]

Another Pepin whore in the fold! Sweet!

[Chemyst]

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

The list goes on and on.

Chemyst :cool2:

[thecatch83]

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

[Remo]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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 – 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 :cool2:


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]

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/showthread.php?t=4273&highlight=pepin&page=8

[Remo]

Good info. thanks guys.

[NCRadioMan]

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]

Thanks, is Cigarking a retailer or brand? Sorry.

[NCRadioMan]

Vendor in AZ. www.cigarking.com The Havana Soul and Leon are really good too.

Nacionales W
Sancti Spiritus
Havana Soul
Hirsh y Garcia
Habana Leon
Cuban Diplomat

[Remo]

Great, thanks. AZ is close to me :tu

[Bunker]

I think 85% of the 200+ cigars in my cooler are some form of Pepin and/or Pete Johnson creation. You cannot go wrong with Newhavana, tremendous customer service.

[BlindedByScience]

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.
Got to agree there. The little Petite Robusto in that line is really a fantastic smoke....:tu

Couple other Pepin smokes I regularly enjoy are the little Tat Petite Cazadore Reserva (just had one with AM coffee - awesome), and the Pepin Blue labels.

[cigarlvr]

The biggest problem with his sticks is what one to smoke all so good

[nick2021]

Pepin does make some good smokes, that's for sure!

[Bill86]

Seeing as how this is a Pepin thread, not trying to jack the thread but....Anyone know when the LE 2011 My Father is coming out?

BTW it's worth the price to try one of the 2010 coffins.

[Chavez]

Can't go wrong here. Best Tobac on the market as far as I'm concerned. I always find myself going back to it....

[BlindedByScience]

BTW it's worth the price to try one of the 2010 coffins.
...completely agree here. In fact, I have most of a box of those that I'd make you a good deal on.....:hm

[txsmoke]

Got to agree there. The little Petite Robusto in that line is really a fantastic smoke....:tu

Couple other Pepin smokes I regularly enjoy are the little Tat Petite Cazadore Reserva (just had one with AM coffee - awesome), and the Pepin Blue labels.

Thanks for this info, I am going to try these out.

[thecatch83]

Doesn't he manufacture the Cubao line in his Esteli Nicaragua plant as well under EO?

[T.G]

Doesn't he manufacture the Cubao line in his Esteli Nicaragua plant as well under EO?

Pepin makes most, if not all, of the EO cigars now. BTW, it's "for", not "under". He doesn't have ownership in EO, he's just a contracted manufacturer.

[RatherUneek]

Try a My Father for sure if you haven't already. I had my first on yesterday and it is by far my new favorite.

[Remo]

Try a My Father for sure if you haven't already. I had my first on yesterday and it is by far my new favorite.

They are on my list, seen/heard great things about them. :tu

[thecatch83]

Pepin makes most, if not all, of the EO cigars now. BTW, it's "for", not "under". He doesn't have ownership in EO, he's just a contracted manufacturer.

Who owns United Tobacco?

[T.G]

Who owns United Tobacco?

There are a few Untied Tobaccos, but the one you are talking about is Eddie Ortega, Erik Espinosa and as of almost a year ago, Rocky Patel, who purchased a 50% stake in the company.

[Steve]

I am definately a fan of Pepin's blends. I have been a bit disapointed in some of his own banded sticks due to thier delicate wrappers. They are tasty thought.

Hmmmm...a botl in search of My Fathers...

[Remo]

I am definately a fan of Pepin's blends. I have been a bit disapointed in some of his own banded sticks due to thier delicate wrappers. They are tasty thought.

Hmmmm...a botl in search of My Fathers...

Slow ur roll there bro!! Haven't you caused enough trouble lately?:banger

[AUguy]

DPG has some great sticks. You can't go wrong with any of his blends.

I'm sure you will find a great sampler.

[Remo]

Yeah, lots of good samplers around. Hard to decide on which, but if that's the worst thing in life i've got it made. :)