I don't get Don Pepin Garcia - Page 3

Texan in Mexico · 10-01-2009, 08:38 PM

I like alot of his stuff, I am on a Blue kick nowadays and I would put the Cojonus up against most NC sticks, well those are special sticks.

As far as getting the man, he has created a market and taken it to some extremes to develop the market even more. They are quality sticks and can be had at decent prices.

akumushi · 10-01-2009, 08:55 PM

I feel you, I really liked the first DPG I had, a Blue, and thought he was a gift from God, but as I've sampled a wider variety of his cigars I've found that not all Pepins are created equal. I love the Cabaiguans and DPG Blues, and I like the San Cristobals, Tat Red and Brown in the smaller ring gauges, but I didn't really like any of the 601, Vegas Cubanas or El Rey de Los Habanos I have tried. For my money though, I think Illusione has surpassed Pepin/Johnson stuff as my favorite NC smoke. Give the cg4 a try if you want a delicious cigar that has something that has a nice flavor profile that isn't overwhelming, but is completely different from your Habanos.

csbrewfisher · 10-01-2009, 09:00 PM

Tyler, I will blaspheme and say that I sorta feel the same way about cubans. Every time I've lit one, it was with the anticipation of having my taste buds taken for a magic carpet ride, but I have always been disappointed. I think for both of us, it's just a matter of flavor profile preference. I like most Pepins, because I really like Nicaraguan tobacco. Your question is valid though, I get it.

JJG · 10-01-2009, 10:03 PM

I will continue to hold the torch for the Tat browns and La Riquezas because I think they're great, but compared to a nice Cuban?

they suck balls!

thebiglebowski · 10-01-2009, 10:57 PM

i like the brown label tat especiale. that said, it's about the only DPG i've really like so far. great construction, *almost* cuban taste, but for almost the same price, gimme a monte especiale...

anyway, i'll take litto over don pepin, as a whole. but i like pepper bombs!

duckmanco · 10-03-2009, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by JJG

I will continue to hold the torch for the Tat browns and La Riquezas because I think they're great, but compared to a nice Cuban?

they suck balls!

Anyway.... as for not getting DPG smokes, then you just aren't supposed to. Its better to know that and admit rather than continually spending money and smoking stuff you don't actually like. I feel the exact same way about Fuente, and especially Camacho, but others love them. More for them.

Snake Hips · 10-02-2009, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by csbrewfisher

Tyler, I will blaspheme and say that I sorta feel the same way about cubans. Every time I've lit one, it was with the anticipation of having my taste buds taken for a magic carpet ride, but I have always been disappointed. I think for both of us, it's just a matter of flavor profile preference. I like most Pepins, because I really like Nicaraguan tobacco. Your question is valid though, I get it.

Thanks for the confession - that's a good anecdote to put it into perspective.

10-02-2009, 04:49 AM

Everyone has their own taste. Try the 5 Vegas Gold. Mild and creamy. A great morning smoke.

kaisersozei · 10-02-2009, 06:27 AM

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Originally Posted by ratpack

Everyone has their own taste. Try the 5 Vegas Gold. Mild and creamy. A great morning smoke.

Indeed, and yet, not a DPG blend

Noodles · 10-02-2009, 07:42 AM

They are some of the best cigars when he first started. DPG blue, white, tats, miami, vegas cubana, etc. Always rolled well with a nice blend of strength and flavors. Just like any other next hot roller/blender who went big (RP, Camacho, etc), I think they are spreading themselves too thin.

I recently tried DPG blue again. It was not anywhere near the first release I smoked. Whilst the first release was well balanced, the current release strength overpowers the flavor (kind of like the Cain).

VirtualSmitty · 10-03-2009, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by bonggoy

They are some of the best cigars when he first started. DPG blue, white, tats, miami, vegas cubana, etc. Always rolled well with a nice blend of strength and flavors. Just like any other next hot roller/blender who went big (RP, Camacho, etc), I think they are spreading themselves too thin.

I recently tried DPG blue again. It was not anywhere near the first release I smoked. Whilst the first release was well balanced, the current release strength overpowers the flavor (kind of like the Cain).

Well said Ronnie!

ZenSilk · 10-02-2009, 12:57 PM

With cuban cigars to me, it's all about the aging. I have a half box of Upmann Corona Majors that have been sitting for more than 4 years, I bought them with 2 years age according to the box code, and also a 10 pack of newer ones from about a year ago - the older ones are obscenely better than the newer ones. I cannot even smoke the newer ones as a matter of fact, I get a very vegetal poignant acrid flavor of a young cigar.

Party shorts are the only habano I have been able to smoke fresh, and they are extremely tasty, but i still prefer the flavors profile of the Tatuaje Petites much more. Every Illusione cigar I have smoked has been relatively fresh, and always an enjoyable smoke with a heavy presentation of the flavor of certain spices instead of a spicy feeling, which to me is fantastic, and I would prefer most tats and Illusiones to most cubans I have smoked. It's just a matter of taste, as has been mentioned soooo many times before this...

10-02-2009, 01:00 PM

When the Boogeyman goes to bed, he checks his closet for Don Pepin.

ZenSilk · 10-02-2009, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Darrell

When the Boogeyman goes to bed, he checks his closet for Don Pepin.

Everywhere pepin steps, Hellfire erupts from the Earth.

Don Fernando · 10-02-2009, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Darrell

When the Boogeyman goes to bed, he checks his closet for Don Pepin.

for a good bedtime smoke ...

WyoBob · 10-03-2009, 08:58 AM

The only DPG's I've smoked (all from the same sampler) are the :

Pepin 5 Vegas Miami-liked this one, a good value if $3.00
DPG Series JJ maduro-my favorite of this group, good burn, great flavor, would buy again.
DPG Blue label invictos-constant touch ups and went out once, like V Vegas Artisan's better
DPG Series JJ natural-wrapper dis-assembled, OK if it was $2.00 and would hold together, meh
DPG Black label Cuban Classic-lots of touch-ups, mediocre everything, double meh

It seems every time I try to go to a "higher plain" with my cigars, I get slapped back down. My experiences with the Oliva line are even worse

WyoBob

10-01-2009, 08:38 PM	#1
Texan in Mexico Feeling at Home Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Travis Location: Puerto Morelos, Mexico Posts: 958 Trading: (0)	Re: I don't get Don Pepin Garcia I like alot of his stuff, I am on a Blue kick nowadays and I would put the Cojonus up against most NC sticks, well those are special sticks. As far as getting the man, he has created a market and taken it to some extremes to develop the market even more. They are quality sticks and can be had at decent prices.

10-01-2009, 08:55 PM	#2
akumushi Habanos Apologist Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 1,298 Trading: (11)	Re: I don't get Don Pepin Garcia I feel you, I really liked the first DPG I had, a Blue, and thought he was a gift from God, but as I've sampled a wider variety of his cigars I've found that not all Pepins are created equal. I love the Cabaiguans and DPG Blues, and I like the San Cristobals, Tat Red and Brown in the smaller ring gauges, but I didn't really like any of the 601, Vegas Cubanas or El Rey de Los Habanos I have tried. For my money though, I think Illusione has surpassed Pepin/Johnson stuff as my favorite NC smoke. Give the cg4 a try if you want a delicious cigar that has something that has a nice flavor profile that isn't overwhelming, but is completely different from your Habanos.

10-01-2009, 09:00 PM	#3
csbrewfisher Welcome to my nightmare Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jerry Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 676 Trading: (10)	Re: I don't get Don Pepin Garcia Tyler, I will blaspheme and say that I sorta feel the same way about cubans. Every time I've lit one, it was with the anticipation of having my taste buds taken for a magic carpet ride, but I have always been disappointed. I think for both of us, it's just a matter of flavor profile preference. I like most Pepins, because I really like Nicaraguan tobacco. Your question is valid though, I get it. __________________ http://www.facebook.com/csbrewfisher

10-01-2009, 10:03 PM	#4
JJG Have My Own Room Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Jeff Location: Houston Posts: 1,260 Trading: (4)	Re: I don't get Don Pepin Garcia I will continue to hold the torch for the Tat browns and La Riquezas because I think they're great, but compared to a nice Cuban? they suck balls!

10-01-2009, 10:57 PM	#5
thebiglebowski Jack White's Roadie... Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: larry Location: music city, USA Posts: 665 Trading: (0)	Re: I don't get Don Pepin Garcia i like the brown label tat especiale. that said, it's about the only DPG i've really like so far. great construction, almost cuban taste, but for almost the same price, gimme a monte especiale... anyway, i'll take litto over don pepin, as a whole. but i like pepper bombs!

10-02-2009, 04:49 AM	#8
ratpack Guest Posts: n/a	Re: I don't get Don Pepin Garcia Everyone has their own taste. Try the 5 Vegas Gold. Mild and creamy. A great morning smoke.

10-02-2009, 07:42 AM	#10
Noodles Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 412 Trading: (2)	Re: I don't get Don Pepin Garcia They are some of the best cigars when he first started. DPG blue, white, tats, miami, vegas cubana, etc. Always rolled well with a nice blend of strength and flavors. Just like any other next hot roller/blender who went big (RP, Camacho, etc), I think they are spreading themselves too thin. I recently tried DPG blue again. It was not anywhere near the first release I smoked. Whilst the first release was well balanced, the current release strength overpowers the flavor (kind of like the Cain).

10-02-2009, 12:57 PM	#12
ZenSilk Still Watching My Back Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 106 Trading: (8)	Re: I don't get Don Pepin Garcia With cuban cigars to me, it's all about the aging. I have a half box of Upmann Corona Majors that have been sitting for more than 4 years, I bought them with 2 years age according to the box code, and also a 10 pack of newer ones from about a year ago - the older ones are obscenely better than the newer ones. I cannot even smoke the newer ones as a matter of fact, I get a very vegetal poignant acrid flavor of a young cigar. Party shorts are the only habano I have been able to smoke fresh, and they are extremely tasty, but i still prefer the flavors profile of the Tatuaje Petites much more. Every Illusione cigar I have smoked has been relatively fresh, and always an enjoyable smoke with a heavy presentation of the flavor of certain spices instead of a spicy feeling, which to me is fantastic, and I would prefer most tats and Illusiones to most cubans I have smoked. It's just a matter of taste, as has been mentioned soooo many times before this...

10-02-2009, 01:00 PM	#13
Darrell Guest Posts: n/a	Re: I don't get Don Pepin Garcia When the Boogeyman goes to bed, he checks his closet for Don Pepin.

10-03-2009, 08:58 AM	#16
WyoBob Still Watching My Back Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Bob Location: Buffalo, WY Posts: 155 Trading: (1)	Re: I don't get Don Pepin Garcia The only DPG's I've smoked (all from the same sampler) are the : Pepin 5 Vegas Miami-liked this one, a good value if $3.00 DPG Series JJ maduro-my favorite of this group, good burn, great flavor, would buy again. DPG Blue label invictos-constant touch ups and went out once, like V Vegas Artisan's better DPG Series JJ natural-wrapper dis-assembled, OK if it was $2.00 and would hold together, meh DPG Black label Cuban Classic-lots of touch-ups, mediocre everything, double meh It seems every time I try to go to a "higher plain" with my cigars, I get slapped back down. My experiences with the Oliva line are even worse WyoBob