Tabacos Baez Series SF robusto

borndead1 · 11-10-2009, 12:30 PM

Nice dark wrapper.

The cigar is rock solid and heavy in the hand for a mixed fill cigar.

Perfect draw, perfect construction. Never had a Pepin that wasn’t perfectly made.

First few draws are big blasts of earthy spice. The aroma coming from the foot is NICE. This is definitely more powerful than the regular TB, which I like but don’t go crazy for.

There is a strong earthy flavor to this cigar that balances out the spice. About 1" in, a nice floral flavor starts to come through.

About 2" in...man, I am digging this cigar. Perfect burn, draw, flavors are all over the place and the aroma is incredible. Flavor changes are just insane. Spice, earth, floral, cocoa...wow. Such a solid stick for being mixed filler too. I had to tap the ash off at about 2".

As I type with the cigar between my teeth, the aroma coming from the foot is just incredible. I dare say that your wife probably wouldn’t complain about the smell of this stogie.

At the halfway point, I would call this cigar medium "strength". The finish is relatively short and tangy. Not as much depth to the flavor as most Pepin ligero-bombs, but the subtle changes in the flavors make this one of the most interesting cigars and definitely the best NC I’ve smoked in quite a while. Still solid too. Not burning hot or collapsing like many mixed fill cigars.

Toward the end, the floral flavor intensifies and the strength of the flavor picks up a bit.

The Tabacos Baez SF is yet another winner for DPG. And the price? Incredible. The MOST expensive I’ve seen them by the box is still under $3 a stick.

dannysguitar · 11-10-2009, 05:01 PM

Thanks for the review, I've been curious about these. I guess I better give them a try!

poriggity · 11-10-2009, 05:06 PM

These are tasty! And CHEAP!
Scott

Zanaspus · 11-10-2009, 07:17 PM

Been wanting to try these, now it seems I must.

11-10-2009, 07:24 PM

I know they sell extremely well at my local B&M and like was already stated....you can't beat the price!

dannysguitar · 12-30-2009, 04:43 PM

I just tried my first TBSF last night. Needless to say I am on the hunt for a box. I called Eric at The Party Source. He's got great prices!

Salvelinus · 12-31-2009, 05:22 AM

Sounds like a good stick. Thanks for the review

rlmedic · 12-31-2009, 06:56 AM

They are incredible for SF cigar

12-31-2009, 09:48 AM

Was wondering about these. Thanks for the review. They are $36 for a box of 20 robustos? damn that is a great deal.

roughrider · 12-31-2009, 10:11 PM

I need to try some of these. Thanks for the review.

01-05-2010, 11:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by darkninja67

Was wondering about these. Thanks for the review. They are $36 for a box of 20 robustos? damn that is a great deal.

Where are they at that price?

dannysguitar · 01-05-2010, 03:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by punklife505

Where are they at that price?

Call Eric at The Party Source.
www.thepartysource.com. He has them at that price :-)

AlohaStyle · 01-05-2010, 04:14 PM

I must have had a bad tasting day, or be in the minority as I thought this cigar was very boring with no flavor besides cedar/leather. I was looking forward to this cigar and was very disappointed after I was done. I will have to give it another try as I usually love Pepin's cigars...

OHRD · 01-06-2010, 06:31 AM

I just had the regular TB last week and really enjoyed it. Anyone out here had both the regular and the SF? How do they compare?

borndead1 · 01-06-2010, 07:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by matthewjmichael

I just had the regular TB last week and really enjoyed it. Anyone out here had both the regular and the SF? How do they compare?

The SF is "bolder" than the regular.

Lowest price I've seen on them is at www.niceashcigars.com

jjmitchem · 01-06-2010, 08:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AlohaStyle

I must have had a bad tasting day, or be in the minority as I thought this cigar was very boring with no flavor besides cedar/leather. I was looking forward to this cigar and was very disappointed after I was done. I will have to give it another try as I usually love Pepin's cigars...

I am the same way, I had one a few weeks ago and wasn't thrilled - I keep hearing great things so I will have to try another.

The one I had was a corona, perhaps I should try the robusto this time

Really want to like these if for nothing other than the great price

01-22-2010, 07:50 AM

I smoked the corona and got a head ache from it. But it could have something to do with being my 5th stick of the day but whos keeping track?

Anyway great smoke, I tried it again the other day and did not have any of the symptoms I had previously experienced. And for sub-$3 can it be beat?

-NES

themadurokid · 01-29-2010, 09:09 PM

I also found this stick a tad bit on the boring side, but for the price there hard to beat!

Either way, nice review, Mark!

saggel · 02-02-2010, 05:37 PM

Got two in my humi! Can't wait to try them!

mcmoyer · 02-02-2010, 05:55 PM

Picked a couple up this weekend...we'll see. Thanks for the review!

11-10-2009, 12:30 PM	#1
borndead1 Ayatollah of Rock n Rolla Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Lancaster, CA Posts: 1,321 Trading: (7)	Tabacos Baez Series SF robusto Nice dark wrapper. The cigar is rock solid and heavy in the hand for a mixed fill cigar. Perfect draw, perfect construction. Never had a Pepin that wasn’t perfectly made. First few draws are big blasts of earthy spice. The aroma coming from the foot is NICE. This is definitely more powerful than the regular TB, which I like but don’t go crazy for. There is a strong earthy flavor to this cigar that balances out the spice. About 1" in, a nice floral flavor starts to come through. About 2" in...man, I am digging this cigar. Perfect burn, draw, flavors are all over the place and the aroma is incredible. Flavor changes are just insane. Spice, earth, floral, cocoa...wow. Such a solid stick for being mixed filler too. I had to tap the ash off at about 2". As I type with the cigar between my teeth, the aroma coming from the foot is just incredible. I dare say that your wife probably wouldn’t complain about the smell of this stogie. At the halfway point, I would call this cigar medium "strength". The finish is relatively short and tangy. Not as much depth to the flavor as most Pepin ligero-bombs, but the subtle changes in the flavors make this one of the most interesting cigars and definitely the best NC I’ve smoked in quite a while. Still solid too. Not burning hot or collapsing like many mixed fill cigars. Toward the end, the floral flavor intensifies and the strength of the flavor picks up a bit. The Tabacos Baez SF is yet another winner for DPG. And the price? Incredible. The MOST expensive I’ve seen them by the box is still under $3 a stick. __________________ None are more hopelessly enslaved than those who falsely believe they are free.

11-10-2009, 05:01 PM	#2
dannysguitar Feeling at Home Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Danny Location: SoCal Posts: 734 Trading: (36)	Re: Tabacos Baez Series SF robusto Thanks for the review, I've been curious about these. I guess I better give them a try! __________________ Proud Member of Team Death! aka PBC *Follow Me on Twitter*

11-10-2009, 05:06 PM	#3
poriggity Cigar Zombie Fo Life! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Location: Lake Arrowhead, Ca Posts: 806 Trading: (13)	Re: Tabacos Baez Series SF robusto These are tasty! And CHEAP! Scott __________________ Bearded Dad Blog

11-10-2009, 07:17 PM	#4
Zanaspus Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Aug 2009 First Name: Tony Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 492 Trading: (3)	Re: Tabacos Baez Series SF robusto Been wanting to try these, now it seems I must. __________________ If you're gonna be a lamb, you might as well be a sheep.

11-10-2009, 07:24 PM	#5
SkinsFanLarry Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Tabacos Baez Series SF robusto I know they sell extremely well at my local B&M and like was already stated....you can't beat the price!

12-30-2009, 04:43 PM	#6
dannysguitar Feeling at Home Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Danny Location: SoCal Posts: 734 Trading: (36)	Re: Tabacos Baez Series SF robusto I just tried my first TBSF last night. Needless to say I am on the hunt for a box. I called Eric at The Party Source. He's got great prices! __________________ Proud Member of Team Death! aka PBC *Follow Me on Twitter*

12-31-2009, 05:22 AM	#7
Salvelinus Have My Own Room Join Date: Dec 2009 First Name: Brendan Location: Vermont Posts: 1,116 Trading: (12)	Re: Tabacos Baez Series SF robusto Sounds like a good stick. Thanks for the review

12-31-2009, 06:56 AM	#8
rlmedic Still Watching My Back Join Date: Dec 2009 First Name: Ryan Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 130 Trading: (5)	Re: Tabacos Baez Series SF robusto They are incredible for SF cigar

12-31-2009, 09:48 AM	#9
darkninja67 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Tabacos Baez Series SF robusto Was wondering about these. Thanks for the review. They are $36 for a box of 20 robustos? damn that is a great deal.

12-31-2009, 10:11 PM	#10
roughrider Feeling at Home Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 835 Trading: (24)	Re: Tabacos Baez Series SF robusto I need to try some of these. Thanks for the review.

01-05-2010, 04:14 PM	#13
AlohaStyle Have My Own Room Join Date: Sep 2009 First Name: Ryan Location: WA Posts: 1,168 Trading: (40)	Re: Tabacos Baez Series SF robusto I must have had a bad tasting day, or be in the minority as I thought this cigar was very boring with no flavor besides cedar/leather. I was looking forward to this cigar and was very disappointed after I was done. I will have to give it another try as I usually love Pepin's cigars...

01-06-2010, 06:31 AM	#14
OHRD Garage w/ couch & ashtray Join Date: Sep 2009 First Name: Matt Posts: 1,377 Trading: (39)	Re: Tabacos Baez Series SF robusto I just had the regular TB last week and really enjoyed it. Anyone out here had both the regular and the SF? How do they compare? __________________ Did I tell you my garage has a couch and an ashtray? My wife doesn't let me sleep or smoke inside.

01-22-2010, 07:50 AM	#17
NeverEnoughStick Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Tabacos Baez Series SF robusto I smoked the corona and got a head ache from it. But it could have something to do with being my 5th stick of the day but whos keeping track? Anyway great smoke, I tried it again the other day and did not have any of the symptoms I had previously experienced. And for sub-$3 can it be beat? -NES

01-29-2010, 09:09 PM	#18
themadurokid Just in from the Storm Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Kirbee Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 14 Trading: (0)	Re: Tabacos Baez Series SF robusto I also found this stick a tad bit on the boring side, but for the price there hard to beat! Either way, nice review, Mark!

02-02-2010, 05:37 PM	#19
saggel Still Watching My Back Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Spyros Location: Coventry, UK Posts: 95 Trading: (3)	Re: Tabacos Baez Series SF robusto Got two in my humi! Can't wait to try them!

02-02-2010, 05:55 PM	#20
mcmoyer Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Michael Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 255 Trading: (25)	Re: Tabacos Baez Series SF robusto Picked a couple up this weekend...we'll see. Thanks for the review! __________________ Not an Aficionado...