Don Pepin Garcia Black Label

[MX]

So I did a google of CP, a straight Google and a Yahoo search for the vegas cubana. I got Outlaw D's profile and this thread. And a bunch of junk for

Vegas Robaina Cuban Cigars
La Gloria Cubana Cigars
and 5 Vegas

Can some one link me to a info site on the Pepin VC. I even looked for a DPG.com.....no luck.

Thanks

 

[Martin2D]

First to answer MX: http://www.seriouscigars.com/types/Build_m...&Cat=Cigars

Secondly, this spurred me to smoke a Black Label Perla. I was pretty disappointed. I didn't like the Blue at all; something about my palette does not allow me to pick up the flavors the the Blue tobacco has so it's like smoking hot air. The Black has more flavor, but I didn't necessarily like the profile. It started off with tons of spice and low flavor then went into flavor with no spice. I was hoping that I'd like it enough for a box, but alas I do not. I'll take a L-200 over it any day of the week.

 

[Devil Doc]

Blue and Black labels are simply different cigars. The Blues I smoke with a scotch before dinner. The Black with Porto after dinner. One is not better than the other. It's just a matter of timing.

Doc.

Doc - in your words, what would you say the difference is. I have only smoked one of each. My recollection was that the Blue seemed to be a bit sweeter with deeper flavors. The Black that I had last night was a bit more subtle... but still good to the nub.

I will be giving the Invictos another spin here soon.

mac

I'm considering doing a head to head review. That is, smoke 'em both at the same time. Stay tuned.

Doc.

 

[mr.mac]

Smoked my first Tat Cabinet this evening. I thought that it had a very similar flavor profile as the DPG Blue label. A little bit out of my price range though.

Edited to say... It was fuggin' good!!!!!!

mac

 

[Marcos]

Blue and Black labels are simply different cigars. The Blues I smoke with a scotch before dinner. The Black with Porto after dinner. One is not better than the other. It's just a matter of timing.

Doc.

Doc - in your words, what would you say the difference is. I have only smoked one of each. My recollection was that the Blue seemed to be a bit sweeter with deeper flavors. The Black that I had last night was a bit more subtle... but still good to the nub.

I will be giving the Invictos another spin here soon.

mac

I'm considering doing a head to head review. That is, smoke 'em both at the same time. Stay tuned.

Doc.

Looking forward to this Doc.

 

[BagfullofPings]

I have not been on the forum for at least 3 months. I saw this thread and had forgotten about it.

Since I started this thread, I have become a hardcore Pepin whore in the past 8 months and I have killed the following:

4 boxes of DPG Blue's (Invicto)
1 box of DPG Blue's (Imperiales)
1 box of of Habana Leon's (Imperiales)
2 boxes of DPG Black's (Bellicosso)
7 Tatuaje Cojonu 2006
I smoke a DPG Series JJ every Friday at the B&M (5 months or so)

Obviously I smoke these bad boys daily. Hell on the weekends, I might smoke 2-4 Pepin's.

After reading the post, I have to agree with Devil Doc...."Blue and Black labels are simply different cigars."

For me, the Blue is more intense. Like Devil Doc, I will smoke the Blue when I'm drinking scotch or bourbon. For the Black, it is a smooth intensity. I smoke with the clear beverages....Takillya, Gin, or Rum...I've been smoking Blacks and Mojito's all summer.

The main Pepin I have not smoked is the 601. From what I see, there is a vast selection. Which one's do you like, and what do you like to stay away form?

 

[Martin2D]

The main Pepin I have not smoked is the 601. From what I see, there is a vast selection. Which one's do you like, and what do you like to stay away form?

La Punta is the choice IIRC.

 

[stevehawk]

Just smoked my first Black Label... man, what a nice cigar! I've been a Pepin addict for awhile, especially of the Blue Label. I need to smoke a few more to be sure, but after the first one, the black may be my favorite Pepin. :thumbs:

 

[LilBastage]

Just smoked my first Black Label... man, what a nice cigar! I've been a Pepin addict for awhile, especially of the Blue Label. I need to smoke a few more to be sure, but after the first one, the black may be my favorite Pepin. :thumbs:

It is my favorite of his lines. I especially enjoy the perla size. Yummy little smoke!

 

[Glacies]

I just got a 5er of Blacks from CI. I really liked it, but the ash was flaking all over me. I smoked them out of the UPS box though I'm hoping some time in my humidor will smooth that out. I'm kind of spoiled by the stubborn Padron ash.

 

[StinkiMonki]

Perhaps it just my palate, but I have been a bit dissapointed in the Pepin Cuban Classic.
I find is full bodied, but to the point of the smoke overiding the flavor.

I have a hard time putting it into words, but there you go.

Anyone else experience this or is it just my palate?

Stinki

 

[mr.mac]

Since I originally contributed to this thread, my opinion about the DPG lines has changed a bit. More specifically, I have found the DPG blue a bit overwhelmingly powerful. I hate saying that because when I first starting smoking them I was always more than satisfied with this cigar. The last couple that I tried were harsh and poorly rolled (ie, too tight, hard to draw and had a horrible burn)

On the other hand, the last couple Cuban Classics (black) that I have had were wonderful. I hope my opinion about them doesn't change any because I ordered a box last week... ???

mac

 

[gunsandcigars88]

I have one of these in my humi right now waiting for me. I am really looking forward to it since I haven't had any Don Pepin Garcia line yet.

 

[Glacies]

I smoked another black yesterday morning with a cup of Costa Rican coffee and damn it was good. I think these need to be smoked at a slightly higher humidity than usual though.

 

[Rob_k]

I have a box of blacks, fresh, i was very disappointed, poor draw, arid flavors....i gave them 4 months, and they have come around...one of my favs now. I keep them at 65% 64degrees, can't wait for a year on them.
Rob

 

[Devil Doc]

I smoked another black yesterday morning with a cup of Costa Rican coffee and damn it was good. I think these need to be smoked at a slightly higher humidity than usual though.

Would you care to elaborate? I, for one, would like to know what experiences led you to this conclusion.

Doc.

 

[Glacies]

I smoked another black yesterday morning with a cup of Costa Rican coffee and damn it was good. I think these need to be smoked at a slightly higher humidity than usual though.

Would you care to elaborate? I, for one, would like to know what experiences led you to this conclusion.

Doc.

Well I may be way off, but I ordered a 5er and I smoked one as soon as I got the box from UPS. They were not individually wrapped either. When I smoked that first one, the ash was very flakey and kept dropping small bits on my shirt when I smoked it. Even good cigars that do this annoy the hell out of me. The burn was pretty inconsistant too. I put the other 4 in my humidor at about 65% RH and when I smoked the next one 5 days later, the ash was much more solid and the burn was better. It still flaked on me a bit, but nowhere near as bad.

 

[Mrepp]

hmm thats interesting because I keep all my pepin stuff with my isom's at ~60rh and they smoke great. I know tats have a delicate wrapper too so lower RH is preferred. I've also smoked through 2 boxes of black labels with none of the construction issues mentioned in this thread. Perhaps he is spreading himself too thin and some things are beginning to give.