I had not had a My Father that was as good as expected... until the LANCERO!!

My Father Le Bijou Robustos haven't fully impressed either...

both lines of MF will need time to reach their true potential, unlike his other smokes which smoke great now, and grow better with age. IMHO
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Thanks brother... I couldn't pass that one up!!:-)
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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
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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.
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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. :-)
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Are you talking about Pepin's personal lines or any Pepin blend?
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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. :-)
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I actually really enjoyed the Robusto and Lancero from the regular line, fine construction as always and just a real pleasant smoke
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I would be interested in recommendations for both.

And thanks for all the recommendations already. I will be stopping at the local B&M tonight and will pick up a couple. I will let you know how it goes.

Mike
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Well I had the San Cristobal last night and I must say I enjoyed it. Especially the middle third. Seemed very earthy to me. It actually went out on me as I made may way into the final third. This may be due to the fact that temperatures dropped like a rock last night. When I got home it was in the upper 20's. By the time I got done with dinner, etc. and got to the garage, it was 1 1/2 hour later, and by the time I finished it was 13 degrees out! Luckily no wind. Keeping it lit for the last third was a chore and I believe I over-puffed it and got it too hot and I started to get some hay tastes and biting on the back of tongue. I will certainly give it another try when things warm up.


Mike
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Vegas Cubanas Is The Mildest In The Line, IMHO. Nice Flavor & Good Price Point!:-)
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second. fantastic smoke!
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Tried the DPG Black 1977 yesterday and I liked it so much I went back to my local B&M and bought almost every one they had!

It will be my next box purchase for sure!!! :-)
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Pepin and Miranda are teaming up for another smoke, the Nestor Miranda Collection Dominicano. Nic filler and binder with a Dominican wrapper. The wrapper is being grown on the same farm the wrappers for LA's 100 Años were grown.
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Black line is my favorite.:-)
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CC 1979 is my go too cigar.
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That could be a very interesting cigar!
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That's awesome. Who is the guy on the right?
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Updating the list, added San Cristobal Seleccion Del Sol

Pepin Garcia List


El Rey de los Habanos (Miami)
Cabaiguan
Cuban Diplomat (Cigar King / Phatash)
Cuban Diplomat Corojo Rosado(Cigar King / Phatash)
Don Pepin Garcia Blue Label
Don Pepin Garcia Serie JJ (aka white label)
El Rey los de Habanos (aka Red Label)
Habana Leon (Cigar King / Phatash)
Havana Soul (Cigar King / Phatash)
Hirsh y Garcia (Cigar King / Phatash)
La Riqueza
Little Havana Overruns (Holt's)
Nacionales W (Cigar King / Phatash)
Padilla Miami 8/11 - Pepin stopped making
Padilla Signature 1932 - Pepin stopped making
Padilla 1948 - Pepin stopped making
Rey Miguel - (Black Cat Cigar Company) - Pepin stopped making
Sam's GS Stash - (Black Cat Cigar Company) - Pepin stopped making
Sancti Spiritus (Cigar King / Phatash)
Tatuaje
Top Shelf Signature Select Green (topshelfcigar.com)
Trahan – (Cigar Merchant, Georgia) - Discontinued
Vegas Cubanas


Tabacalera Cubana/TACUBA (Pepin's Nicaraguan factory)
5 Vegas Miami (Cigars International)

Benchmade by Ashton (Interesting - this is not at Holt's)
Cabaiguan Guapo
Casa Royale
Corojo Label (Cigar.com)
Cubao (United Tobacco/EO Brands)
Don Pepin Garcia Cuban Classic (aka Black Label)
Don Pepin Garcia Serie JJ Maduro
EO Brands 601 (Conn-Gold Label, Habano-Red Label, Maduro-Blue Label, Oscuro-Green Label)
El Centurion
Fumadores (Holt's)
Holt's Connoisseur Selection
La Aroma de Cuba Edición Especial
Legends Pepin Garcia – Yellow Label (Cigars International)
Old Henry (Holt's)
Padilla Edicion Especial Achilles (Cigars International)
Padilla Series '68
San Cristobal
San Cristobal Seleccion Del Sol
Tatuaje Havana VI
Tatuaje Havana VI Exclusivo Verocu
Tatuaje Series P
Troya Clasico

Tabacalera Tropical (Nicaragua)
It is believed Pepin created these blends:
Anganorsa
Condega
JFR
Nicaragauan Heirloom (now discontinued)
Nicarao (Tabacalera Tropical 2006 and earlier)
Rio Tabac Alpha Series R – (Rocky’s Cigars)
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