Don Pepin

Don’t Be A Long Filler Snob

July 20, 2010

When I first got into cigars I tried a couple short and mix filler cigars and they were awful and since then I’ve never touched them as they were either flavorless or downright nasty. Recently though I’ve tried a couple mixed filler cigars (contain both long and short filler) that will be in my regular [...]

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Cigar Review: Cubao Maduro No. 5

October 19, 2009

I reviewed the Cubao No. 1 and Jeff reviewed the Cubao No. 4. We were both really impressed with this smoke. Well this year they added the Cubao Maduro to the line. The difference between the Cubao and the Cubao maduro is the wrapper. The maduro has a Ecuadorian Broadleaf Maduro instead of a Ecuadorian [...]

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Cigar Review: Tabacos Baez

November 23, 2008

Company: El Rey de Los Habanos Line: Tabacos Baez Vitola: Monarcas 6.5 X 52 Origin: Nicaragua Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut Binder: Nicaragua Filler: Nicaragua Flavor: Medium Strength: Medium Price: $138.60 (Box of 20) This is something a bit different than what most of us have come to expect from Jose “Don Pepin” Garcia. At first I [...]

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Cigar Review: EO Brands No. 21

November 5, 2008

Well the economy has gone to the dogs and all of us are feeling the pinch. So I’ve been looking for good cigars that won’t break the budget. Most bundled cigars don’t impress me. By the time I deal with either too many bad cigars in the bundle or just too bland for my tastes I’m better off having spent some extra for a consistent cigar.

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Cigar Review: Cubao No. 4

October 31, 2008

Brand: EO Brands Line: Cubao Vitola: Robusto #4 Origin: Nicaragua Wrapper: Ecuadorian Sumatra Oscuro Binder: Nicaragua Filler: Nicaragua Body: Full Strength: Med-Full Box Price: $120 (Box of 20) Description: Another new smoke to hit the scene! Another Don Pepin cigar I truly enjoyed! I was gifted this one a couple months ago at the trade [...]

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