Which Pepin now?

Trumpet · 12-20-2009, 01:40 PM

Alright,
So with all the sales and whatnot going on right now, I thought I might pick up another box of Pepin smokes. Now, I like my smokes REALLY rich, spicy, and strong. I currently have a box of Habana Leon Toros that I'm loving. I've had the blues which left me as sort of ...meh. I do like the 601 reds and greens though. What are some of the other ass-kicking Pepin smokes (that are somewhat affordable)?

Thanks

SmokinApe · 12-20-2009, 01:43 PM

Cuabo... Strong, peppery and affordable....

BFallehy · 12-20-2009, 01:48 PM

I second the Cubao for a good Pepin stick

I also like CI's yellow label, good Pepin smoke and affordable
Alos the Carojo Label from Cigar.com also affordable and I like them for an everyday smoke at the price.

If you haven't tried the new La Aroma De Cuba blend by Pepin pick that one up and give it a try aswell.

Jbailey · 12-20-2009, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by SmokinApe

Cuabo... Strong, peppery and affordable....

I agree the lancero is great.

stearns · 12-20-2009, 01:51 PM

cubao

never tried the maduro, but i've heard thats great as well

stearns

rlmedic · 12-20-2009, 01:54 PM

I love the Cubao and the series JJ

NCRadioMan · 12-20-2009, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Jbailey

I agree the lancero is great.

Another vote for Cubao Lancero or Blue Fundadores. Giralda is a good choice as well.

MarkinAZ · 12-20-2009, 01:59 PM

I'm pulling for either the 601 Red robusto or the DPG Invictos myself Rich

TheRiddick · 12-20-2009, 02:08 PM

Another vote for 601 Red. DPG Black Label.

As much as I like Cubao, they are not as strong as either of the two above, IMO.

montecristo#2 · 12-20-2009, 02:38 PM

I might try the San Cristobals if you like rich and peppery.

Otherwise the DPG Black Labels are rather full. You might try the My Fathers as well.

To me, the blue lanceros (fundadores) are more mild to medium (great cigars by the way).

NCRadioMan · 12-20-2009, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by montecristo#2

To me, the blue lanceros (fundadores) are more mild to medium (great cigars by the way).

That's what I think of the Black's, sans Perla.

eber · 12-20-2009, 02:43 PM

Cubao's are great though I have not had the lancero. I really like the JJ maduro belicoso, I have found the DPG Blue generosos very rich and peppery

BeerAdvocate · 12-20-2009, 02:47 PM

Cuban Classic Blacks!!!!

montecristo#2 · 12-20-2009, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by NCRadioMan

That's what I think of the Black's, sans Perla.

Yeh I know. Actually, whenever you say you like a cigar by Pepin, I usually avoid it.

I think our palates are polar opposites.

12-20-2009, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by rlmedic

I love the Cubao and the series JJ

I'm a big fan of the Serie JJ natties myself!

JJG · 12-20-2009, 02:59 PM

601 reds are my personal favorite of the cigars mentioned. I used to buy and smoke them regularly when I was primarily a CC smoker. I really wanted to like the DPG lanceros, and I've smoked several now, but I found them all to be very spicy and harsh without much flavor at all.

Bruins Fan · 12-20-2009, 03:49 PM

Cuban Classic Blacks!!!

bobarian · 12-20-2009, 03:58 PM

From the same source as the Habana Leon's. Hirsch and Garcia londales are my favorite Pepin.

OHMatt · 12-20-2009, 06:39 PM

Cubao, CC Black, 601 Red - its all good

tenbaseg · 12-20-2009, 07:27 PM

Some good recommendations already. The only thing I'd add is the old Henry maduro. I like the robusto's over the toros that I've had.

12-20-2009, 01:40 PM	#1
Trumpet Still Watching My Back Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Rich Location: S. MD Posts: 120 Trading: (2)	Which Pepin now? Alright, So with all the sales and whatnot going on right now, I thought I might pick up another box of Pepin smokes. Now, I like my smokes REALLY rich, spicy, and strong. I currently have a box of Habana Leon Toros that I'm loving. I've had the blues which left me as sort of ...meh. I do like the 601 reds and greens though. What are some of the other ass-kicking Pepin smokes (that are somewhat affordable)? Thanks __________________ كافر

12-20-2009, 01:48 PM	#3
BFallehy Feeling at Home Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Brian Location: Santa Rosa, CA Posts: 587 Trading: (12)	Re: Which Pepin now? I second the Cubao for a good Pepin stick I also like CI's yellow label, good Pepin smoke and affordable Alos the Carojo Label from Cigar.com also affordable and I like them for an everyday smoke at the price. If you haven't tried the new La Aroma De Cuba blend by Pepin pick that one up and give it a try aswell.

12-20-2009, 01:51 PM	#5
stearns Dogbert Consultant Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ben Location: Park Hill Posts: 5,410 Trading: (50)	Re: Which Pepin now? cubao never tried the maduro, but i've heard thats great as well stearns __________________ "Ignoring all the racket of conventional reality" - Keller Williams

12-20-2009, 01:54 PM	#6
rlmedic Still Watching My Back Join Date: Dec 2009 First Name: Ryan Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 130 Trading: (5)	Re: Which Pepin now? I love the Cubao and the series JJ

12-20-2009, 01:59 PM	#8
MarkinAZ Formerly MarkinOR Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Sun City West, AZ Posts: 6,221 Trading: (40)	Re: Which Pepin now? I'm pulling for either the 601 Red robusto or the DPG Invictos myself Rich __________________ "Don't worry, God will work out His plan for your life..." Psalm 138 8

12-20-2009, 01:43 PM	#2
SmokinApe Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jeremy Posts: 1,267 Trading: (35)	Re: Which Pepin now? Cuabo... Strong, peppery and affordable.... __________________ Try my Cigar Glue

12-20-2009, 02:08 PM	#9
TheRiddick Non-believer Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Greg Location: Las Vegas Posts: 943 Trading: (7)	Re: Which Pepin now? Another vote for 601 Red. DPG Black Label. As much as I like Cubao, they are not as strong as either of the two above, IMO.

12-20-2009, 02:38 PM	#10
montecristo#2 Don't Taze me Bro! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 1,063 Trading: (49)	Re: Which Pepin now? I might try the San Cristobals if you like rich and peppery. Otherwise the DPG Black Labels are rather full. You might try the My Fathers as well. To me, the blue lanceros (fundadores) are more mild to medium (great cigars by the way).

12-20-2009, 02:43 PM	#12
eber Have My Own Room Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Erik Posts: 1,229 Trading: (7)	Re: Which Pepin now? Cubao's are great though I have not had the lancero. I really like the JJ maduro belicoso, I have found the DPG Blue generosos very rich and peppery

12-20-2009, 02:47 PM	#13
BeerAdvocate BeerHunter Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: Travis Location: Topeka, KS Posts: 1,912 Trading: (45)	Re: Which Pepin now? Cuban Classic Blacks!!!! __________________ *I Brew the Beer I Drink*

12-20-2009, 02:59 PM	#16
JJG Have My Own Room Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Jeff Location: Houston Posts: 1,260 Trading: (4)	Re: Which Pepin now? 601 reds are my personal favorite of the cigars mentioned. I used to buy and smoke them regularly when I was primarily a CC smoker. I really wanted to like the DPG lanceros, and I've smoked several now, but I found them all to be very spicy and harsh without much flavor at all.

12-20-2009, 03:49 PM	#17
Bruins Fan Hooper drives the boat. Join Date: May 2009 First Name: John Location: Cape Cod Posts: 1,359 Trading: (0)	Re: Which Pepin now? Cuban Classic Blacks!!! __________________ Here's to swimmin' with bow-legged women.

12-20-2009, 03:58 PM	#18
bobarian Cranky Habanophile Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wine Country Posts: 8,869 Trading: (51)	Re: Which Pepin now? From the same source as the Habana Leon's. Hirsch and Garcia londales are my favorite Pepin.

12-20-2009, 06:39 PM	#19
OHMatt Klugs gave me Gurkas Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Matt Location: Springboro, OH Posts: 134 Trading: (2)	Re: Which Pepin now? Cubao, CC Black, 601 Red - its all good

12-20-2009, 07:27 PM	#20
tenbaseg Saying no to daily deals! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Garrett Location: Masshole Nation Posts: 1,094 Trading: (40)	Re: Which Pepin now? Some good recommendations already. The only thing I'd add is the old Henry maduro. I like the robusto's over the toros that I've had.