Don Pepin Garcia Blue Firecracker
 

This cigar was gifted to me a couple of months ago by Bao (aka Mugen910)!!!

Length/Ring: 3 X 50
Shape: Firecracker with fuse
Wrapper: Natural
Strength: Full

Tonight I was getting the BBQ ready and thought I needed a cigar with some flavor while I grilled
some boneless ribs! I also wanted something that would not take an hour and a half to smoke!

This cigar has been staring at me for weeks now! The look is captivating and a little dangerous!
I love the long pigtail fuse!
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I cut the cap with my Palio! However, this thing was not defused!!! As soon as I toasted the shaggy foot I realized the power of this cigar! I could detect the pepper in the air!
The smell blended very well with the BBQ and ribs!!!
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The first few puffs were very flavorful with plenty of pepper and spice! The pepper is not black pepper,
but red chili pepper! Very nice and hot!:fl
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After the first third the spice mellowed a little! Plenty of white aromatic smoke with each draw!
The construction was very nice with no corrections needed. The draw was smooth with just enough
resistance to make the experience enjoyable!
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At the halfway point I snorked through my nose and ended up choking! The spice was still very
evident to my sinuses! Good thing I had a Sierra Nevada Harvest Ale to straighten me out!!!
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Due to the shortness of this cigar not a lot changed in complexity! I was either getting used to
the spice or it mellowed towards the end! If spice is what you like in a cigar this is the one for you!
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I ended up skewering the nub and enjoying the rest of the cigar as it became too hot to hold!
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I finished just in time to take the ribs and potatoes off the grill! Yum!!! This was the perfect end
to a great day!!!
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Total smoke time took 50 minutes.

Construction/Appearance: 8 out of 10 (Fun shape)
Flavor Balance: 8 out of 10 (Plenty of spice)
Strength: Medium/Full (Flavorful without a nicotine buzz) )
Over all experience: 8 out of 10
Value: This was gifted but I wouldn't pay more than $6.00

Thank you Bao!!!

Re: Don Pepin Garcia Blue Firecracker
 

Nice review and great pictures!

I love the DPG Blues!

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Awesome pictures man, and GREAT review
- Me and Bobb think alike :D

Re: Don Pepin Garcia Blue Firecracker
 

Nice review, my friend.

I found these less than exciting. Honestly, I'd rather smoke a Blue Robusto any day and as far as a spice bomb like a lot of people say, I did not get that.

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Darrell
Just as mean as before!
:r

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:fu

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Looks like one helluva spread! :dr Very nice review:tu

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good review, I smoked one and loved it.

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Great Review & Pics! I love all The DPG line, but my fav. is the JJ. Like Darrell, I do not detect a huge amount of pepper in any of the DPGs, but I love the smokes!:D

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I've been dying to try one of these!! Thanks for the review. They sure look tasty.

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Thanks for the review, I love those little bastards to

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My taste buds must be more sensitive than yours!

Someday I will be a real man!!!:cb :r

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I'm a certified Pepin whore and have never tried, nor seen these at any B&M....anyone seem them pop up on the Devil's Site? (c-bid)

Jason

Re: Don Pepin Garcia Blue Firecracker
 

You are welcome...now go make me sum dem reee-ibs! :dr

Re: Don Pepin Garcia Blue Firecracker
 

looks like a perfect smoke for this time of year. Might have to try one!

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Nice review! I love these little guys. You're right on about the lack of complexity in these sticks, but the flavor that they do have suits me just fine. I also find quite a bit of pepper and spice in these cigars as well. These are nice cigars for a quick smoke.

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Great review. Love the Pepin Blue line, but have not tried one of the Firecrackers yet. I think they are only carried by a few retailers.

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You can only get them from 2guyssmokeshop in NH, Pepin makes them special for them. They have good prices on them on there websight in tax free NH

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Thank you for the review and the great pics. That is a beautiful little stick and some tasty lookin ribs too:dr.

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Sorry! I had to throw a picture of the ribs in there!!! They were delicious!!!:dr

Re: Don Pepin Garcia Blue Firecracker
 

Nice review... they look nice with the new labels on them... Might have to do a trade with Bao to get some with the new labels... key word there Bao is Trade!!! :D Don't get any funny ideas about blowing my mailbox up... you know what will happen if you do that... :ss

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:r My Son says I have "No" taste Buds, i.e., I like everything!:D

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At least you don't have bad taste!!!:r

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Nice review!

Must.....Resist..........urge.........to.......... ...buy............more............DPG.....

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I will make it easy for ya... Just give in and get 'em... :D

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:dr:dr Thanks for the review, and the reminder that I need to get more of those little beauties...:ss

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who needs them? someone talk me into doing another split.

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Love the packaging on these:

http://www.2guyssmokeshop.com/%5Ccat...irecracker.jpg

What's the best pricing you guys are finding on these?

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I get them for retail at $100 a box :mad: I just like going into that B&M.

Re: Don Pepin Garcia Blue Firecracker
 

Yep, that's what I was seeing. A bit pricey for such a small smoke but I'll probably pick up a 5'er.

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I'm in for 10.

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I'll make a thread...

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:tu

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This is a good smoke, I'm surprised you got 50 mins out of that little firecracker. For me, it was a 30min smoke, 40 max.

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Those look really tasty.

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All Right, I'll go for a 5'er, too! You're "inspiring", Bao! Thanks for putting this together!

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So, I am stuck at work today for my 16 hour day, which as most know will be a 4-5 cigar day. My Pelican case is packed with lots of yummies and see this DPG cigar calling out for me.

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This is a small version of the terrific Blue Label cigars. Thi is a nice little, 3" x50, pepper bomb. The cap has a long pigtail, which makes this cigar look just like a fat firecracker. The foot of this cigar has a smashed shaggy end, which looks as though it will drop ash really quick, but it was quite the opposite. Beautiful medium brown wrapper with a small vein and well placed cap. Pre-light hints of spice and pepper, cedar were present. After cutting this with my Palio cutter, I could taste the pepper and cedar. I toasted this cigar with my Dupont Xtend lighter and it took off. Lots of blue grey smoke came from this cigar.

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I really can't base this cigar in thirds, as it took me about 35 minutes to smoke this. I had no problem nubbing this one (1/2"), as the flavor was awesome. The Blues really show off the great pepper/spice flavors which the Don creates for our enjoyment. There were no burn or draw issues and this cigar was terrrific. On a scale of 1 - 10, this cigar was a solid 9. Add in a great price on a box of 25 for about $95 and these are a steal. Definitely grab one and try it, you will not be disappointed.

Thanks for taking the time to read and hope it helps. Thanks Bao for doing that split!

Re: Don Pepin Garcia Blue Firecracker
 

Very nice review. Those little guys look tasty! I'll have to look out for those at the B&M...

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Ok, so I'm a little late to the party. Smoking one now, courtesy of Remo 5 0, and I am digging it. Spice on mine mellowed very quickly, and it threw off lots of smooth creamy smoke, exactly what I was hoping for. I am definitely digging on the DPBs right now as one of my favorite NC cigars.

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I have come to love them as well. Guess I need to see about getting more!!!

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these are a great short smoke :tu

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They Are Great Smokes, Tom! :tu

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late to the party also but i sure would like to get a hold of these great review need to find me some boneless ribs never had them yet unless you count a McRib

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Get some Jason, they are great :tu

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Darrell, I will come over if you make me food! Damn whatever you have on the grill looks good!

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These are a great little treat... I got one from the 5_0 (remo) & it was great... Love them... :tu :dr

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Huy, you are always welcome, anytime!:tu

BTW, I've smoked quite a few of the Firecrackers, since this review and have to say, it is still one of my favorite short smokes!

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Awesome review. I can't wait to get my hands on one. I'm still waiting to get access to the FS/Trade subforum so I can try to get one. Hurry up already! :r