Sibling Rivalry: Don Pepin Garcia Firecracker

themadurokid · 03-05-2010, 01:06 AM

Don Pepin Garcia Firecracker

Size: 3X50
Wrapper: Nicaragua
Binder: Nicaragua
Filler: Nicaragua
Price: 4.99

Appearance: Short Version: 50 gauge NUB Habano, topped with a firecracker stem length pigtail. Long: This stick is covered with a nice pecan colored wrapper, small veins, a little extra leaf on the foot, and an extra long “TNT” stem, pigtailed cap. I’m not too sure what to expect past the Don Pepin signature pepper.

Prelight: I get a warm welcoming hit of that…you guessed it…Don Pepin Garcia Pepper.

First Draw: Firecracker? Sheeeesh! More like C-4 to me! Another peppery point for “Big things come in
small packages” team! At this point I’m figuring this smoking experience is gonna be similar to smoking a joint of black pepper, BUT (to my pleasant surprise) the pepper slowly gives way to roasted nuts…Almond I believe.

First Third: The texture of the smoke is pretty dense. As I draw, I get a nice blend of pepper and cedar. They transition into the roasted almond and some cream, and then the all of a sudden the pepper comes smashing back with a vengeance as I exhale through the nose and mouth.

Second Third: The pepper took a step back in this third leaving allowing the smoke to get a lil’ smooth on me. There’s an incredible balance of flavors consisting of coffee, cream, raw sugar(turbinado), and roasted almond with a surprising but pleasant sweet, peppery finish.

Final Third (or Nub in this case): Cedar, coffee and pepper are the dominate flavors, with a finish of the same raw sugar it’s had for the past third only…it’s surprisingly gotten sweeter. Any sugar usually would have burned off by this point in most other cigars. One more thing, don’t let the sugar fool ya. I swear I couldn’t have dropped my guard for more than a blink, but it snuck one in on me like a young Ali…and I rose to my feet dazed pretty darn good.

Kirbee’s Final Thoughts: This is a great lil’ stick with a nice blend of well-balanced flavors and true to its name strength that explodes on ya like a woman scorned! At its size, it’s perfect for a cold windy day. I was thankful that I didn’t have to risk frostbite, to finish the stick. If you could take the hard lovin of a full-figured woman, and blend it with the flexibility of a petite gymnast…this cigar would be the result. Thanks for reading…The Maduro Kid

03-05-2010, 01:06 AM	#1
themadurokid Just in from the Storm Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Kirbee Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 14 Trading: (0)	Sibling Rivalry: Don Pepin Garcia Firecracker Don Pepin Garcia Firecracker Size: 3X50 Wrapper: Nicaragua Binder: Nicaragua Filler: Nicaragua Price: 4.99 Appearance: Short Version: 50 gauge NUB Habano, topped with a firecracker stem length pigtail. Long: This stick is covered with a nice pecan colored wrapper, small veins, a little extra leaf on the foot, and an extra long “TNT” stem, pigtailed cap. I’m not too sure what to expect past the Don Pepin signature pepper. Prelight: I get a warm welcoming hit of that…you guessed it…Don Pepin Garcia Pepper. First Draw: Firecracker? Sheeeesh! More like C-4 to me! Another peppery point for “Big things come in small packages” team! At this point I’m figuring this smoking experience is gonna be similar to smoking a joint of black pepper, BUT (to my pleasant surprise) the pepper slowly gives way to roasted nuts…Almond I believe. First Third: The texture of the smoke is pretty dense. As I draw, I get a nice blend of pepper and cedar. They transition into the roasted almond and some cream, and then the all of a sudden the pepper comes smashing back with a vengeance as I exhale through the nose and mouth. Second Third: The pepper took a step back in this third leaving allowing the smoke to get a lil’ smooth on me. There’s an incredible balance of flavors consisting of coffee, cream, raw sugar(turbinado), and roasted almond with a surprising but pleasant sweet, peppery finish. Final Third (or Nub in this case): Cedar, coffee and pepper are the dominate flavors, with a finish of the same raw sugar it’s had for the past third only…it’s surprisingly gotten sweeter. Any sugar usually would have burned off by this point in most other cigars. One more thing, don’t let the sugar fool ya. I swear I couldn’t have dropped my guard for more than a blink, but it snuck one in on me like a young Ali…and I rose to my feet dazed pretty darn good. Kirbee’s Final Thoughts: This is a great lil’ stick with a nice blend of well-balanced flavors and true to its name strength that explodes on ya like a woman scorned! At its size, it’s perfect for a cold windy day. I was thankful that I didn’t have to risk frostbite, to finish the stick. If you could take the hard lovin of a full-figured woman, and blend it with the flexibility of a petite gymnast…this cigar would be the result. Thanks for reading…The Maduro Kid