Don Pepin Garcia Cuban Classic Corona (i think)

thebiglebowski · 02-01-2010, 09:49 PM

smoked this guy tonight - was not prepared to do a review, just thought i'd have a decent cigar. wow...

i bought this a few months ago, and it's been stashed in my humidor and mostly forgot about. corona size, i believe - approximately 42 RG x 5 1/2 inches. turned out to be a really good cigar. smooth, medium to medium/full bodied. very earthy, nutty - kind've leathery. really enjoyed this little guy. all the way through - didn't change much in profile. construction was flawless, burned even, no touch ups. a nice little hour and fifteen minute smoke that i will go buy again. did a cursory search just now and saw a few reviews of the cuban classic (torpedo, robusto) but saw no coronas. anyone else have an opinion of this cigar?

as i said, i'll buy again. a great cigar that i paid about 7 bucks with tax at a local b&m and felt it was worth it.

elderboy02 · 02-01-2010, 09:54 PM

If the size was the 1977, it is my favorite size of the DPG CC's. I used to love the robusto (1979), but now I crave the 1977's

Ratters · 02-01-2010, 10:11 PM

One of my faves.

Nice review.

NCRadioMan · 02-01-2010, 10:12 PM

My favorite of the Black labels. The Corona Especial is actually 5 1/2 by 38. Some call it a petite lancero. A great size that I wish more smokes were available in. Hour-fifteen eh? I can't get them to last more than 40 min.

kelmac07 · 02-01-2010, 10:37 PM

On of my fav non maduros.

thebiglebowski · 02-01-2010, 10:43 PM

whoa, whoa, whoa - thanks for all the replies, but - 1970, 1977, how do i know?!

and it may have been closer to a 38RG too...

Smokin Gator · 02-02-2010, 04:21 AM

The crack stick strikes another one!!! Definitely a great little smoke.

issues · 02-02-2010, 07:29 AM

Thanks for the review!

This is one I definitely have to try. I have yet to be disappointed by anything made by DPG.

G G · 02-02-2010, 07:40 AM

Nice review, thanks.

CigarNut · 02-02-2010, 08:07 AM

Never had the corona only the robusto (1979) which I like very much. Thanks for the review -- it sounds like I need to give this one a try!

02-02-2010, 08:12 AM

Agreed! I used to like the 1979's then my boss got a box of the 1977's. I'm hooked.

Speaking of 1977 I believe that will be the first smoke of the day

-NES

thebiglebowski · 02-02-2010, 09:09 AM

ok, just looked it up - it was the 1977.

Razorhog · 02-02-2010, 09:13 AM

I'm on my second box of 1952's. I love 'em!

02-02-2010, 03:34 PM

A favorite NC of mine. Nice review

Salvelinus · 02-02-2010, 04:01 PM

Thanks for the review. Held back on the dpg sampler yesterday. Kicking myself.

RevSmoke · 02-02-2010, 04:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NCRadioMan

My favorite of the Black labels. The Corona Especial is actually 5 1/2 by 38. Some call it a petite lancero. A great size that I wish more smokes were available in. Hour-fifteen eh? I can't get them to last more than 40 min.

I had a Tat Noella go 2hr 15min w/out a relight. Slowly sipping it.

I often get a DPG 1952 (Perla) to go an hour+.

But, an Oliva V Lancero goes about an hour too.

Razorhog · 02-02-2010, 04:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RevSmoke

I often get a DPG 1952 (Perla) to go an hour+.

I've done that often as well, but most of the time those give me about 45 mins.

issues · 02-02-2010, 06:42 PM

After this review I went out and grabbed a couple of Petit Lanceros (1977).

Can't wait to give them a try!

NCRadioMan · 02-02-2010, 06:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RevSmoke

I had a Tat Noella go 2hr 15min w/out a relight. Slowly sipping it.

Holy cow! I could have smoked 4 of them in that time.

rizzle · 02-02-2010, 08:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by issues

After this review I went out and grabbed a couple of Petit Lanceros (1977).

Can't wait to give them a try!

Betcha dig it.

02-01-2010, 09:49 PM	#1
thebiglebowski Jack White's Roadie... Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: larry Location: music city, USA Posts: 665 Trading: (0)	Don Pepin Garcia Cuban Classic Corona (i think) smoked this guy tonight - was not prepared to do a review, just thought i'd have a decent cigar. wow... i bought this a few months ago, and it's been stashed in my humidor and mostly forgot about. corona size, i believe - approximately 42 RG x 5 1/2 inches. turned out to be a really good cigar. smooth, medium to medium/full bodied. very earthy, nutty - kind've leathery. really enjoyed this little guy. all the way through - didn't change much in profile. construction was flawless, burned even, no touch ups. a nice little hour and fifteen minute smoke that i will go buy again. did a cursory search just now and saw a few reviews of the cuban classic (torpedo, robusto) but saw no coronas. anyone else have an opinion of this cigar? as i said, i'll buy again. a great cigar that i paid about 7 bucks with tax at a local b&m and felt it was worth it.

02-01-2010, 09:54 PM	#2
elderboy02 Lets Go Buckeyes! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dan Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 12,512 Trading: (133)	Re: Don Pepin Garcia Cuban Classic Corona (i think) If the size was the 1977, it is my favorite size of the DPG CC's. I used to love the robusto (1979), but now I crave the 1977's

02-01-2010, 10:11 PM	#3
Ratters Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 1,848 Trading: (2)	Re: Don Pepin Garcia Cuban Classic Corona (i think) One of my faves. Nice review.

02-01-2010, 10:12 PM	#4
NCRadioMan Chutney Lovebusciut Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Chutney Location: On the shores of Loch Shiel Posts: 4,281 Trading: (66)	Re: Don Pepin Garcia Cuban Classic Corona (i think) My favorite of the Black labels. The Corona Especial is actually 5 1/2 by 38. Some call it a petite lancero. A great size that I wish more smokes were available in. Hour-fifteen eh? I can't get them to last more than 40 min. __________________ The path to loyalty is trust.

02-01-2010, 10:37 PM	#5
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Don Pepin Garcia Cuban Classic Corona (i think) On of my fav non maduros. __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

02-01-2010, 10:43 PM	#6
thebiglebowski Jack White's Roadie... Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: larry Location: music city, USA Posts: 665 Trading: (0)	Re: Don Pepin Garcia Cuban Classic Corona (i think) whoa, whoa, whoa - thanks for all the replies, but - 1970, 1977, how do i know?! and it may have been closer to a 38RG too...

02-02-2010, 04:21 AM	#7
Smokin Gator Just plain insane! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The Swamp Posts: 6,237 Trading: (106)	Re: Don Pepin Garcia Cuban Classic Corona (i think) The crack stick strikes another one!!! Definitely a great little smoke. __________________ Check out the Cigar Asylum Newbie Sampler Trade

02-02-2010, 07:29 AM	#8
issues Have My Own Room Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Tony Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 1,626 Trading: (8)	Re: Don Pepin Garcia Cuban Classic Corona (i think) Thanks for the review! This is one I definitely have to try. I have yet to be disappointed by anything made by DPG.

02-02-2010, 07:40 AM	#9
G G BR549 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Taylor, FL. Posts: 12,737 Trading: (10)	Re: Don Pepin Garcia Cuban Classic Corona (i think) Nice review, thanks.

02-02-2010, 08:07 AM	#10
CigarNut Fck Cancer! Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Michael Location: Clermont, Florida Posts: 18,042 Trading: (111*)	Re: Don Pepin Garcia Cuban Classic Corona (i think) Never had the corona only the robusto (1979) which I like very much. Thanks for the review -- it sounds like I need to give this one a try!

02-02-2010, 08:12 AM	#11
NeverEnoughStick Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Don Pepin Garcia Cuban Classic Corona (i think) Agreed! I used to like the 1979's then my boss got a box of the 1977's. I'm hooked. Speaking of 1977 I believe that will be the first smoke of the day -NES

02-02-2010, 09:09 AM	#12
thebiglebowski Jack White's Roadie... Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: larry Location: music city, USA Posts: 665 Trading: (0)	Re: Don Pepin Garcia Cuban Classic Corona (i think) ok, just looked it up - it was the 1977.

02-02-2010, 09:13 AM	#13
Razorhog Feeling at Home Join Date: Jul 2009 First Name: Beau Location: NE Arkansas Posts: 600 Trading: (4)	Re: Don Pepin Garcia Cuban Classic Corona (i think) I'm on my second box of 1952's. I love 'em!

02-02-2010, 03:34 PM	#14
ChicagoWhiteSox Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Don Pepin Garcia Cuban Classic Corona (i think) A favorite NC of mine. Nice review

02-02-2010, 04:01 PM	#15
Salvelinus Have My Own Room Join Date: Dec 2009 First Name: Brendan Location: Vermont Posts: 1,116 Trading: (12)	Re: Don Pepin Garcia Cuban Classic Corona (i think) Thanks for the review. Held back on the dpg sampler yesterday. Kicking myself.

02-02-2010, 06:42 PM	#18
issues Have My Own Room Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Tony Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 1,626 Trading: (8)	Re: Don Pepin Garcia Cuban Classic Corona (i think) After this review I went out and grabbed a couple of Petit Lanceros (1977). Can't wait to give them a try!