Just received a 601 Black on Monday from a PIF decided to try it today. So I just want to share with you what I think and see if I got it right.
Why not try reviewing a cigar for a change.
I happen to like some great Cigars by Pepin but I think this one is not on my shopping list.

The wrapper is a much lighter wrapper then I'm used to, I think it’s a Connecticut wrapper. The smell is great, it lit well, and burned well most of the time. It did go out once, not sure if it just went out or I got distracted on the phone for too long and didn't puff.
The draw was pretty loose which I like but the smoke didn't leave a very strong aroma.

Then the main thing that got me a little disappointed was for most of the time smoking it i just kept on feeling spicy spicy, spicy, that’s it. Until finally a little after half way through it did started feeling the Spice smoke and buzz, kick in. Not over done but fairly ok.

Bottom line: Not very disappointed at the end, but it took a little to long for me to get some real flavor I think.
I do have to say, I don’t enjoy a cigar that punches you right from the start but this one is just for the person that likes spicy I guess.
Thanks for reading.
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No where near as good as the Blue...that's my take :-)
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601 Black is now 601 White from what I understand. That cigar had about 3 years of humidor time on it. I sent it to you because it is considered the mildest 601.
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All the 601s are decent to great IMO. The old Black label was my least preferred of them, but still a decent cigar.
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Thanks again by the way,
The quality wasn't the issue I was describing how it affected me.
I guess its a spicy cigar.
QUOTE=Dunkel;1687582]601 Black is now 601 White from what I understand. That cigar had about 3 years of humidor time on it. I sent it to you because it is considered the mildest 601.[/quote]
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Not really impressed with the black. Love the blue though.
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At that point you should have put it out and mailed it to me. :-) I've never seen the black label. I'll have to look into it.
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+1 :-)
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I like the 601 Black and still have a few Churchill sizes left. I taste a little tannin, some cedar, and some black pepper. It's a good mid day cigar and burns well. It's probably my favorite cigar for when I want a milder smoke.
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Probably my favorite Connecticut wrapped cigar. They have a bit more to them than your average Connie but definitely not an in your face cigar. I'm just about done with a box of rabito's from 2007 and have one more full box in the humi. There are a few other nice Connie cigars coming out of Nicaragua. Check out the oliva Connecticut reserve, the epc new wave, and the San lotano if you've never had them.
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THIS was my favorite connie but it wasn't like your "typical" connie. Much more pepper than usual and some sweetness as well...not sure how the white label compares.
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I had a fresh White from a famous sampler shortly after they released
them. They were "Meh" at best. It was a totally different blend. They
sold the Black Blend to a shop out in California, that made it their house
stick. I've forgotten the name of the shop though.
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