Does anyone know if the Habana Leon cigars made by Don Pepin are discontinued?

Also, how good are they as a Pepin blend? Are they one of his better ones?

Thanks,
Ed
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It seems cigarking is still selling them strong. I doubt they are discontinued.

They are a somewhat decent Pepin blend. IMO, they are too spicy. They carry a very heavy bell pepper taste to me. One of the best Pepin blends imo, is the Hirsh y Garcia which is also sold at cigarking.
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I don't think they've been discontinued, but they are exclusive to Cigar King. IMO, the Nacionales W is a much better cigar, though both are a little expensive for a house blend.
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Thanks guys, not too familiar with Pepin's house blends, but I recently had a few of his smokes he made special for a B&M event and they were pretty good.
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Man, I haven't seen one of those in a LOOOONG time....surprised to see ANY mention of those!!!
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Buy this for a great sample of Cigar King's Pepin blends.

http://www.cigarking.com/finditem.cfm?itemid=7858
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CLUB STOGIE Pepin Sampler?????

sniff sniff.....Louie!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Ed, you would like them. :-) The Hirsh y Garcia is the best Cigar King has to offer, imo. In fact, it's my favorite Pepin, overall.
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Sounds like I found another one to put on my "to try" list.
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They should be a "must try" for any Pepin fan.
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GOOD NEWS, the Habana Leons appear to be on a big sale!!!

http://www.cigarking.com/finditem/5911

Downside is that they don't come in a box, but in bundles
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I had my first Habana Leon robusto last week... it was phenomenal!! I was expecting a pepper-blast, even more than other Pepin's, but didn't get overwhelmed at all. Balanced, complex and very-cuban-esque with more power. Excellent!

ps the Hirsh y Garcia is great as well.
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Is it really worth the extra money over the Blue or Black labels though? They seem to charge a lot for Pepin's house blends.
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I would say that if your not going to stock up with a box, at least order a sampler because they are certainly worth a try. IMHO, they're up there with the DPG Whites and Blues, and Tatuaje. In terms of quality that is.
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I agree about the price point, but they are probably more expensive due to smaller production. That being said I really enjoyed the ones I had. Some were better than the Blues, Blacks etc., the ones that stood out were the Hirsch y Garcia and the Habana Leon, and some were on par or not as good. Keep in mind I only had 1-3 of each stick, so a box investment I can speak to.
and flavor, Agreed.

I have always wanted to make it over to De La Concha for their Pepin house blend, but have never gotten the chance when I am in the city...
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The CS sampler is definitely a good way to try them without breaking the bank. My favorite HyG is the lancero/lonsdale, smooth and complex. :-)
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Aggghhhhhh, you guys talked me into it
:-)
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:-)Ha, ha:-) That's what you get! :-)

truth be told, you will enjoy it...:-)

what'dya get exactly, a sampler?
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them club stogie sampler:-)
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The Sancti Spiritus was my favorite out of those blends. With honorable mention to the Havana Soul and the Hersch y Garcia :-)
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