Pepin Whores Re-Unite!!! - Page 5

OHMatt · 11-05-2009, 08:23 AM

Good to see this thread!

Here is an area this Pepin Ho is unclear and I would like some insight from you all.

Cabaiguan is still my favorite Pepin creation. I crave the Coronas Extra and Belicoso Fino yet have a hard time finding them. My most frequented cigar store the past year has been the Party Source in Bellvue, Kentucky. Micah in there is quite helpful, but when I asked him about getting in the "original" Cabaiguns he said the cigars he has in stock "Guapos" are the originals.

All of the Cabaiguans at The Party Source have this band:

This band I first saw on the Nicaraguan-made Guapos and Guapos RX (maduro)

The original Cabaiguans had this band and were rolled in Miami

On the Tatuaje web site it now states "made in Nicaragua".

So my questions for all of you:
1) Have you seen any Cabaiguans with the old label?
2) Where does the box they are in say they were rolled (if not in bins)

Mr. Ed · 11-05-2009, 01:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OHMatt

Good to see this thread!

Here is an area this Pepin Ho is unclear and I would like some insight from you all.

Cabaiguan is still my favorite Pepin creation. I crave the Coronas Extra and Belicoso Fino yet have a hard time finding them. My most frequented cigar store the past year has been the Party Source in Bellvue, Kentucky. Micah in there is quite helpful, but when I asked him about getting in the "original" Cabaiguns he said the cigars he has in stock "Guapos" are the originals.

All of the Cabaiguans at The Party Source have this band:

This band I first saw on the Nicaraguan-made Guapos and Guapos RX (maduro)

The original Cabaiguans had this band and were rolled in Miami

On the Tatuaje web site it now states "made in Nicaragua".

So my questions for all of you:
1) Have you seen any Cabaiguans with the old label?
2) Where does the box they are in say they were rolled (if not in bins)

Hmmm, interesting. I'm willing to bet that the originals with the old labels are still available online. I saw a box with the original band about 2 and 1/2 months back in a local B&M, but I think they had been sitting for a while. I would PM Greg (NCRadioman) and he'll probably clue you in; he knows a lot about Pepin products.

NCRadioMan · 11-05-2009, 04:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OHMatt

So my questions for all of you:
1) Have you seen any Cabaiguans with the old label?
2) Where does the box they are in say they were rolled (if not in bins)

Good question, Matt. I am not 100% sure but I think the original's are still rolled in Miami and the Guapos come out of Nica. The Guapos are definitely not the original.

My shop just got in a few boxes of original Coronas Extras and they are stamped Sept. 09 and were rolled in the ERdLH factory and do have that original band.

OHMatt · 11-06-2009, 06:37 AM

I went to Jungle Jim's yesterday and they had 3 boxes stamped APR 09 and Miami.. So along with the information you provided it seems

1.) Pete doesn't send TPS/Micah Cabaiguan originals or Micah only wants to carry the Guapos
2.) Some time this year production of the originals moved from Miami to Nicaragua.

Very intereting - thanks for the input!

OHMatt · 11-06-2009, 06:53 AM

Last night I had one of the new San Cristobal Seleccion Del Sol cigars.

What struck me at first when I saw them; the cigars were a bit less expensive than the originals. How often does selecting a "a very special sun-grown wrapper grown on the Garcia family's "Estrella" farm in Esteli, Nicaragua." and a second band reduce the cost of a cigar? I hesitated to grab one, but like any self-respecting Pepin Ho I must smoke them all.

The flavor had a bit less pepper and a bit less acidity than the originals but was remarkably similar. It burnt flawlessly, which sometimes isn't the case with special wrappers.

I smoked 3 cigars last night and the San Cristobal was the least expensive. I still can't decide if this or the MJ12 was my favorite however they both stomped the flying pig.

TomHagen · 12-29-2009, 05:09 PM

had a Mucielago (by DPG for 601 brands)... nice looking natural box press, construction issues and a pretty one dimensional strong maduro... nothing to write home about.

tenbaseg · 11-23-2009, 04:57 AM

Act fast, this won't last long.

5'er of DPG Blue Generosos for $14 w/ free shipping.

http://www.cigar.com/DailyDeal/ccCigarDeals.asp

Mr. Ed · 11-23-2009, 11:50 AM

Any news on the La Reloba brand that atlantic said they had coming soon?

OHMatt · 12-29-2009, 09:07 AM

Looks like this is another Pepin private label that flies under the radar.

$200 a bundle though isn't appealing to me, but those of you in NYC might want to try a single.

Review
http://www.cigarsmoking.us/?p=1561

Store:
http://www.delaconcha.com/index.cfm?...&category2=289

TomHagen · 12-29-2009, 01:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OHMatt

Looks like this is another Pepin private label that flies under the radar.

$200 a bundle though isn't appealing to me, but those of you in NYC might want to try a single.

Review
http://www.cigarsmoking.us/?p=1561

Store:
http://www.delaconcha.com/index.cfm?...&category2=289

I have smoked many of these and they are a great cigar - especially for a houseblend. Also great price - for a midtown Manhattan shop where you can sit and have an excellent cigar for relatively low $.

Kreth · 02-01-2010, 10:30 AM

Pepin sampler on cigar.com's Daily Deal.
Posted via Mobile Device

issues · 02-01-2010, 10:40 AM

There is also a deal for some of the original release Padilla 1948's here:

http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showthread.php?t=28028

Smokin Gator · 02-01-2010, 07:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kreth

Pepin sampler on cigar.com's Daily Deal.
Posted via Mobile Device

Thanks brother... I couldn't pass that one up!!

02-02-2010, 12:07 PM

I can't think of a better place to ask this question than on this thread.. you guys are definite fans!

I am a noob and haven't yet lit up a Pepin. I am in the mild-medium range and enjoy a nice profile and smooth finish. Which Pepin would you recommend I try first?

thanks,

Mike

Tripp · 02-02-2010, 12:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cigarz

I can't think of a better place to ask this question than on this thread.. you guys are definite fans!

I am a noob and haven't yet lit up a Pepin. I am in the mild-medium range and enjoy a nice profile and smooth finish. Which Pepin would you recommend I try first?

thanks,

Mike

From your description, I'd reccomend the Fumadores from Holts, Vegas Cubanas or El Rey De Los Habanos, they're tasty, and come to mind as being pretty medium bodied.

BFallehy · 02-02-2010, 12:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cigarz

I can't think of a better place to ask this question than on this thread.. you guys are definite fans!

I am a noob and haven't yet lit up a Pepin. I am in the mild-medium range and enjoy a nice profile and smooth finish. Which Pepin would you recommend I try first?

thanks,

Mike

For what you are asking about my picks would be

San Cristobal (the original I haven't had the del sol and don't know how they differ)
Mi Barrio (a little spicy at the beginning but pairs well with a beer to put it in that medium range)
601 Green (one of my all time faverites, more medium to full but if you have had a meal before you should be fine)

I am sure there are more those are just the ones that spring to mind right away.

wayner123 · 02-02-2010, 12:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cigarz

I can't think of a better place to ask this question than on this thread.. you guys are definite fans!

I am a noob and haven't yet lit up a Pepin. I am in the mild-medium range and enjoy a nice profile and smooth finish. Which Pepin would you recommend I try first?

thanks,

Mike

Are you talking about Pepin's personal lines or any Pepin blend?

NCRadioMan · 02-02-2010, 02:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cigarz

I am a noob and haven't yet lit up a Pepin. I am in the mild-medium range and enjoy a nice profile and smooth finish. Which Pepin would you recommend I try first?

Cabaiguan Coronas Extra, Tatuaje Especiales, Pepin White Label and White Label Maduro, Ashton Benchmade, Vegas Cubanas, any Nestor Miranda Special Selection rosado and Tobaccos Baez and TB SF.

longknocker · 02-04-2010, 04:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cigarz

I can't think of a better place to ask this question than on this thread.. you guys are definite fans!

I am a noob and haven't yet lit up a Pepin. I am in the mild-medium range and enjoy a nice profile and smooth finish. Which Pepin would you recommend I try first?

thanks,

Mike

Vegas Cubanas Is The Mildest In The Line, IMHO. Nice Flavor & Good Price Point!

kenstogie · 02-01-2010, 07:40 AM

Had the 601 Green Oscuro the other day and WHAM, bought a box on CBid for 80 buck.

11-05-2009, 08:23 AM	#1
OHMatt Klugs gave me Gurkas Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Matt Location: Springboro, OH Posts: 134 Trading: (2)	Re: Pepin Whores Re-Unite!!!1 Good to see this thread! Here is an area this Pepin Ho is unclear and I would like some insight from you all. Cabaiguan is still my favorite Pepin creation. I crave the Coronas Extra and Belicoso Fino yet have a hard time finding them. My most frequented cigar store the past year has been the Party Source in Bellvue, Kentucky. Micah in there is quite helpful, but when I asked him about getting in the "original" Cabaiguns he said the cigars he has in stock "Guapos" are the originals. All of the Cabaiguans at The Party Source have this band: This band I first saw on the Nicaraguan-made Guapos and Guapos RX (maduro) The original Cabaiguans had this band and were rolled in Miami On the Tatuaje web site it now states "made in Nicaragua". So my questions for all of you: 1) Have you seen any Cabaiguans with the old label? 2) Where does the box they are in say they were rolled (if not in bins)

11-06-2009, 06:37 AM	#4
OHMatt Klugs gave me Gurkas Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Matt Location: Springboro, OH Posts: 134 Trading: (2)	Re: Pepin Whores Re-Unite!!!1 I went to Jungle Jim's yesterday and they had 3 boxes stamped APR 09 and Miami.. So along with the information you provided it seems 1.) Pete doesn't send TPS/Micah Cabaiguan originals or Micah only wants to carry the Guapos 2.) Some time this year production of the originals moved from Miami to Nicaragua. Very intereting - thanks for the input!

11-06-2009, 06:53 AM	#5
OHMatt Klugs gave me Gurkas Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Matt Location: Springboro, OH Posts: 134 Trading: (2)	Re: Pepin Whores Re-Unite!!! Last night I had one of the new San Cristobal Seleccion Del Sol cigars. What struck me at first when I saw them; the cigars were a bit less expensive than the originals. How often does selecting a "a very special sun-grown wrapper grown on the Garcia family's "Estrella" farm in Esteli, Nicaragua." and a second band reduce the cost of a cigar? I hesitated to grab one, but like any self-respecting Pepin Ho I must smoke them all. The flavor had a bit less pepper and a bit less acidity than the originals but was remarkably similar. It burnt flawlessly, which sometimes isn't the case with special wrappers. I smoked 3 cigars last night and the San Cristobal was the least expensive. I still can't decide if this or the MJ12 was my favorite however they both stomped the flying pig.

12-29-2009, 05:09 PM	#6
TomHagen Rabbinic Consigliere Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tattejuaje Location: NY Posts: 601 Trading: (12)	Re: Pepin Whores Re-Unite!!!1 had a Mucielago (by DPG for 601 brands)... nice looking natural box press, construction issues and a pretty one dimensional strong maduro... nothing to write home about. __________________ Cigar Asylum Minyan///Corona Gorda Comparison Thread Do Acts of Goodness and Kindness!!

11-23-2009, 04:57 AM	#7
tenbaseg Saying no to daily deals! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Garrett Location: Masshole Nation Posts: 1,094 Trading: (40)	Re: Pepin Whores Re-Unite!!!1 Act fast, this won't last long. 5'er of DPG Blue Generosos for $14 w/ free shipping. http://www.cigar.com/DailyDeal/ccCigarDeals.asp

11-23-2009, 11:50 AM	#8
Mr. Ed A horse is a horse... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ed...duh Location: THE Burgh Posts: 499 Trading: (6)	Re: Pepin Whores Re-Unite!!!1 Any news on the La Reloba brand that atlantic said they had coming soon?

12-29-2009, 09:07 AM	#9
OHMatt Klugs gave me Gurkas Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Matt Location: Springboro, OH Posts: 134 Trading: (2)	Re: Pepin Whores Re-Unite!!!1 Looks like this is another Pepin private label that flies under the radar. $200 a bundle though isn't appealing to me, but those of you in NYC might want to try a single. Review http://www.cigarsmoking.us/?p=1561 Store: http://www.delaconcha.com/index.cfm?...&category2=289

02-01-2010, 10:30 AM	#11
Kreth Ronin smoker Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Jeff Location: Oneonta, NY Posts: 3,620 Trading: (14)	Pepin sampler on cigar.com's Daily Deal. Posted via Mobile Device

02-01-2010, 10:40 AM	#12
issues Have My Own Room Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Tony Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 1,626 Trading: (8)	Re: Pepin Whores Re-Unite!!! There is also a deal for some of the original release Padilla 1948's here: http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showthread.php?t=28028

02-02-2010, 12:07 PM	#14
cigarz Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Pepin Whores Re-Unite!!! I can't think of a better place to ask this question than on this thread.. you guys are definite fans! I am a noob and haven't yet lit up a Pepin. I am in the mild-medium range and enjoy a nice profile and smooth finish. Which Pepin would you recommend I try first? thanks, Mike

02-01-2010, 07:40 AM	#20
kenstogie following the whiterabbit Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Albany, NY Posts: 1,325 Trading: (3)	Re: Pepin Whores Re-Unite!!!1 Had the 601 Green Oscuro the other day and WHAM, bought a box on CBid for 80 buck. __________________ I intend to live forever. So far, so good.