My First DPG "My Father" Review

longknocker · 05-13-2009, 04:38 PM

Don Pepin Garcia My Father

The crème de la crème of Pepin.

Jose ‘Don Pepin’ Garcia and his son Jaime are currently crafting some of the world’s finest and most heavily sought cigars. Within just a few short years, this father-son duo has created a long list of tasty and top-rated morsels for us to savor, including Cuban Classic, Serie JJ, Tatuaje, 5 Vegas Miami, and so much more. Behold!

Let me first qualify this review. I'm a certified DPG, "Ho"!

I got 2 of these beautiful sticks from Cigarbid @ $9/Stick. Rested them @ 65RH for 13 days. I usually rest most of my Pepins for 3-6 months, but this beauty was calling my name early!

Beautiful dark brown stick with very few veins. Initial 1/3 revealed a very salty, Peppery taste, almost overwhelming. Some harshness evolved. Burn was somewhat uneven & required 1 touch-up at the last 1/3. Easy draw with tons of thick white smoke. The second and last 1/3 were fairly one-dimensional, a straightforward "Tobacco" taste. I didn't taste any of the creamy, Nutty, smoothness that this stick was reported to have. Tasted like a very expensive DPG "Blue", IMHO. Duration of Smoke: 50 minutes for this DPG My Father #2, Belicoso, 5.2X 54. In all fairness, I'll rest the other stick 6months & revisit it. Overall Rating: 7/10 with points taken off for uneven burn & initial "Harshness". Any comments would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

Greg

tuxpuff · 05-13-2009, 04:40 PM

Great review Greg...that's on my to-try list. Thanks!

boonedoggle · 05-13-2009, 04:47 PM

Nice review. It must be hard for DP and his son to top his other various blends, especially at a higher price point.

heavyd · 05-13-2009, 05:05 PM

Another great Pepin cigar! I bought a fiver of these about a year ago and have smoked all but one. The problem, for me, with this stick is that Tat Browns are in the same price range. As much as I like My Father, the Browns always end up in my humi

05-13-2009, 05:05 PM

I loved the one I had. I don't recall any harshness but I agree that it was rather one dimensional and didn't get any creamy or nutty tastes either. For the price, I can find two others (at least) that I like better.

05-13-2009, 05:06 PM

Great thread, really really enjoy My Fathers... Just smoked the Lancero, really love that smoke.

MedicCook · 05-13-2009, 05:08 PM

I really enjoyed the one I got at the DPG event at Habana.

Thanks for the review.

longknocker · 05-13-2009, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by nozero

I loved the one I had. I don't recall any harshness but I agree that it was rather one dimensional and didn't get any creamy or nutty tastes either. For the price, I can find two others (at least) that I like better.

Exactly! Good smoke, but they're a lot of smokes at a better price point that are "Just as Good"! Just wondering if "Anyone" found this smoke to be their favorite DPG. Thanks for the input, All!

Rockestone · 05-13-2009, 05:41 PM

Great Review Greg!

MedicCook · 05-13-2009, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by longknocker

Exactly! Good smoke, but they're a lot of smokes at a better price point that are "Just as Good"! Just wondering if "Anyone" found this smoke to be their favorite DPG. Thanks for the input, All!

I have a feeling that your other one will be better after 6 months in the humi.

longknocker · 05-13-2009, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Rockestone

Great Review Greg!

Thanks, Greg, but you do a much better review, Bro!

longknocker · 05-13-2009, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by MedicCook

I have a feeling that your other one will be better after 6 months in the humi.

I hope so, Ryan! Did you think it was the Best of the DPG line?

MedicCook · 05-13-2009, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by longknocker

I hope so, Ryan! Did you think it was the Best of the DPG line?

No but that is because I like the 'pepperyness' of the other DPG. I did get some kick from the one I smoked but it was more of a smooth flavor. The JJ Maduro I liked the best so far.

longknocker · 05-13-2009, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by MedicCook

No but that is because I like the 'pepperyness' of the other DPG. I did get some kick from the one I smoked but it was more of a smooth flavor. The JJ Maduro I liked the best so far.

My fav. is the "Blue". Not a big fan of strong Pepper. JJ Maduro is definitely better than the "Nat"!

rizzle · 05-14-2009, 12:27 PM

I've had a couple of the lanceros. While I would definitely qualify it as a "good" cigar I didn't go ape poo over them. And I'm missing the "creamy" that everyone mentions with them as well. I'll take a Cubao lancero over them any day.

BlackIrish · 05-14-2009, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by rizzle

I've had a couple of the lanceros. While I would definitely qualify it as a "good" cigar I didn't go ape poo over them. And I'm missing the "creamy" that everyone mentions with them as well. I'll take a Cubao lancero over them any day.

I had a lancero the other day, and I'm inclined to agree: it's good, but nothing spectacular. Happened to have a Cubao lancero the next day, and I agree that they're more interesting. I liked the DPG Blue lancero better, too.

e-man67 · 05-14-2009, 12:45 PM

I need to try one of these...I love pepin stuff!!!!

05-14-2009, 12:48 PM

this cigar i want to try

gnukfu · 05-14-2009, 05:10 PM

The My Father is an excellent cigar. I am also a DPG fan but have not tried all his cigars yet. I had a Cuban Classic (black label) lancero last night that was just superb.

05-14-2009, 06:40 PM

Thanks for the review.

05-13-2009, 04:38 PM	#1
longknocker Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Mobile, Alabama Posts: 11,113 Trading: (82)	My First DPG "My Father" Review Don Pepin Garcia My Father The crème de la crème of Pepin. Jose ‘Don Pepin’ Garcia and his son Jaime are currently crafting some of the world’s finest and most heavily sought cigars. Within just a few short years, this father-son duo has created a long list of tasty and top-rated morsels for us to savor, including Cuban Classic, Serie JJ, Tatuaje, 5 Vegas Miami, and so much more. Behold! Let me first qualify this review. I'm a certified DPG, "Ho"! I got 2 of these beautiful sticks from Cigarbid @ $9/Stick. Rested them @ 65RH for 13 days. I usually rest most of my Pepins for 3-6 months, but this beauty was calling my name early! Beautiful dark brown stick with very few veins. Initial 1/3 revealed a very salty, Peppery taste, almost overwhelming. Some harshness evolved. Burn was somewhat uneven & required 1 touch-up at the last 1/3. Easy draw with tons of thick white smoke. The second and last 1/3 were fairly one-dimensional, a straightforward "Tobacco" taste. I didn't taste any of the creamy, Nutty, smoothness that this stick was reported to have. Tasted like a very expensive DPG "Blue", IMHO. Duration of Smoke: 50 minutes for this DPG My Father #2, Belicoso, 5.2X 54. In all fairness, I'll rest the other stick 6months & revisit it. Overall Rating: 7/10 with points taken off for uneven burn & initial "Harshness". Any comments would be greatly appreciated. Thanks! Greg

05-13-2009, 04:47 PM	#3
boonedoggle The Search is ON Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jimmy Location: CHARLESTON, SC Posts: 631 Trading: (19)	Re: My First DPG "My Father" Review Nice review. It must be hard for DP and his son to top his other various blends, especially at a higher price point. __________________ Dr. Hibbard: Is that the love of a man for a woman, or the love of a man for a fine Cuban cigar? (chuckles

05-13-2009, 05:05 PM	#4
heavyd Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: Dave Location: La Mesa CA Posts: 316 Trading: (22)	Re: My First DPG "My Father" Review Another great Pepin cigar! I bought a fiver of these about a year ago and have smoked all but one. The problem, for me, with this stick is that Tat Browns are in the same price range. As much as I like My Father, the Browns always end up in my humi __________________ "You can't get to wonderful without passing through alright." ~Bill Withers

05-13-2009, 05:05 PM	#5
nozero Guest Posts: n/a	Re: My First DPG "My Father" Review I loved the one I had. I don't recall any harshness but I agree that it was rather one dimensional and didn't get any creamy or nutty tastes either. For the price, I can find two others (at least) that I like better.

05-13-2009, 05:06 PM	#6
DougBushBC Guest Posts: n/a	Re: My First DPG "My Father" Review Great thread, really really enjoy My Fathers... Just smoked the Lancero, really love that smoke.

05-13-2009, 04:40 PM	#2
tuxpuff Feeling at Home Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Luke Location: Austin Posts: 877 Trading: (2)	Re: My First DPG "My Father" Review Great review Greg...that's on my to-try list. Thanks!

05-13-2009, 05:08 PM	#7
MedicCook Mila smoked my cigar Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Ryan Location: Schaghticoke, NY Posts: 10,946 Trading: (7)	Re: My First DPG "My Father" Review I really enjoyed the one I got at the DPG event at Habana. Thanks for the review. __________________ 27 World Series Championship's "If your wife doesn't like the aroma of your cigar, change your wife.", Zino Davidoff

05-13-2009, 05:41 PM	#9
Rockestone Anythings Possible Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Anderson, SC Posts: 793 Trading: (5)	Re: My First DPG "My Father" Review Great Review Greg! __________________

05-14-2009, 12:27 PM	#15
rizzle Order Restored Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: st pete, fl Posts: 2,679 Trading: (23)	Re: My First DPG "My Father" Review I've had a couple of the lanceros. While I would definitely qualify it as a "good" cigar I didn't go ape poo over them. And I'm missing the "creamy" that everyone mentions with them as well. I'll take a Cubao lancero over them any day.

05-14-2009, 12:45 PM	#17
e-man67 Big Drunkin Monkey!! Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: Eric Posts: 1,480 Trading: (29)	Re: My First DPG "My Father" Review I need to try one of these...I love pepin stuff!!!!

05-14-2009, 12:48 PM	#18
adampc22 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: My First DPG "My Father" Review this cigar i want to try

05-14-2009, 05:10 PM	#19
gnukfu I like cigars Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: George Location: Massholia Posts: 1,466 Trading: (27)	Re: My First DPG "My Father" Review The My Father is an excellent cigar. I am also a DPG fan but have not tried all his cigars yet. I had a Cuban Classic (black label) lancero last night that was just superb. __________________ Curious George

05-14-2009, 06:40 PM	#20
scooter Guest Posts: n/a	Re: My First DPG "My Father" Review Thanks for the review.