Fausto by Tatuaje

[pinotguy]

Originally Posted by Volusianator

I start to worry about Pete becoming the new Rocky Patrel. Every month seems to bring a new blend.

Pete's connection and relationship with Pepin (and Jaime) will prevent that from happening.

Yes - he does release a lot of LE sticks (so does Viaje) but a lot of these are a very small production run for one shop that has supported him over the years. Examples of this are the Cabaiguan WCD 120, El Triunfador SODO, Barclay-Rex 100th Anni., OR T110, Anarchy, and the most recent - Black Label Petit Lancero. Essentially, Pete is rewarding those B&M's (and their owners) for their loyalty with a special stick that is only available at those respective locations. This concept appeals to me and I admit to buying into the hype that some of these LE's create, so I "chase" them to a degree, though not always.

To my mind, this is the complete anti-thesis of what Rocky is trying to do. My perception of RP is that he is manuevering to become a major force through quantity of brands/blends and his new B&M/lounge campaign. It doesn't appear that Pete has this intention for Tatuaje (or his other brands).