Alright,
So with all the sales and whatnot going on right now, I thought I might pick up another box of Pepin smokes. Now, I like my smokes REALLY rich, spicy, and strong. I currently have a box of Habana Leon Toros that I'm loving. I've had the blues which left me as sort of ...meh. I do like the 601 reds and greens though. What are some of the other ass-kicking Pepin smokes (that are somewhat affordable)?

Thanks
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Cuabo... Strong, peppery and affordable....
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I second the Cubao for a good Pepin stick

I also like CI's yellow label, good Pepin smoke and affordable
Alos the Carojo Label from Cigar.com also affordable and I like them for an everyday smoke at the price.

If you haven't tried the new La Aroma De Cuba blend by Pepin pick that one up and give it a try aswell. :-)
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I agree the lancero is great.
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cubao :-) never tried the maduro, but i've heard thats great as well

stearns
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I love the Cubao and the series JJ
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Another vote for Cubao Lancero or Blue Fundadores. Giralda is a good choice as well.
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I'm pulling for either the 601 Red robusto or the DPG Invictos myself Rich:-)


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Another vote for 601 Red. DPG Black Label.

As much as I like Cubao, they are not as strong as either of the two above, IMO.
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I might try the San Cristobals if you like rich and peppery.

Otherwise the DPG Black Labels are rather full. You might try the My Fathers as well.

To me, the blue lanceros (fundadores) are more mild to medium (great cigars by the way).
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That's what I think of the Black's, sans Perla. :-)
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Cubao's are great though I have not had the lancero. I really like the JJ maduro belicoso, I have found the DPG Blue generosos very rich and peppery
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Cuban Classic Blacks!!!!
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:-) :-)

Yeh I know. Actually, whenever you say you like a cigar by Pepin, I usually avoid it. :-) :-)

I think our palates are polar opposites.
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I'm a big fan of the Serie JJ natties myself!
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601 reds are my personal favorite of the cigars mentioned. I used to buy and smoke them regularly when I was primarily a CC smoker. I really wanted to like the DPG lanceros, and I've smoked several now, but I found them all to be very spicy and harsh without much flavor at all.
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Cuban Classic Blacks!!!:-)
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From the same source as the Habana Leon's. Hirsch and Garcia londales are my favorite Pepin. :-)
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Cubao, CC Black, 601 Red - its all good
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Some good recommendations already. The only thing I'd add is the old Henry maduro. I like the robusto's over the toros that I've had.
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