Pepin Whores Unite!

[bobarian]

I agree Monte#2, the OHl's are definitely a bit rough, but I think they will mellow out with a few months aging. Like many of Pepin's blends I find that these also need some aging time. I had a fairly fresh 601Red some time back and didnt really find anything special. Three months rest and they have smoothed out considerably. Same with the Pepin Blue Generosos. I love the Especiales, but they are twice the price. I think the big difference is you are paying Pete Johnson to age them rather than letting them rest in your cooler. Hope you like the Padilla!

[Siebec]

I tried a Black label the other day up at the B&M and enjoyed it a lot. I can't believe that I missed out on the box of them on cigar monster a day later! I can't wait to try all of the other blends. I think I may be on the road to pepin whoreism.

[montecristo#2]

Originally Posted by bobarian

I agree Monte#2, the OHl's are definitely a bit rough, but I think they will mellow out with a few months aging. Like many of Pepin's blends I find that these also need some aging time. I had a fairly fresh 601Red some time back and didnt really find anything special. Three months rest and they have smoothed out considerably. Same with the Pepin Blue Generosos. I love the Especiales, but they are twice the price. I think the big difference is you are paying Pete Johnson to age them rather than letting them rest in your cooler. Hope you like the Padilla!

Bob - thanks again for sending me this cigar. I am really glad I had a chance to try one before actually buying a box.

I totally agree, you are definitely rewarded by letting Pepin's rest at least 3-6 months before smoking. However, the last Old Henry I smoked was very similar and it had been resting in my humidor three months before I smoked it. Maybe these need a much longer rest. I have one left from Dec.06 when they were first released.

I still don't know if these will mellow enough for my tastes. The only Padilla I have smoked was a Miami 8/11 and it was way too full-bodied for me. I know that cigar is not going to mellow enough for me to enjoy it.

The couple of San Cristobals I have smoked were also a little rough, but you could tell these cigars are really fresh and will smooth out with some age and be very good. I honestly don't see it with the Old Henry's (just my opinion guys ).

Let me know what you think of the cigars I am sending you. The only reason I mention it here is that Mr. Garcia blended them all!

[jkorp]

I agree on the San Cristobals, for the price I wanted a lot more enjoyment. They were harsh and just didn't appeal too much. On the other hand, the Padilla Miami I thought was underpowered, I enjoyed the 1932 much more. Ah but that damn 601 green is haunting me... what a damn fine cigar, that and the Tat East, so damn tastey.

[kheffelf]

Thanks to jkorp I got to smoke an Old Henry Lancero. I'm not exactly sure what I think about them, wish they came in five packs so I could try a couple more before buying a box, oh well. I really liked it and didn't find it that strong, but I have been debating about buying the box of coronas for around the same price, which makes the decision tough for me. Thanks again for the cigar, I really appreciate it. Oh, another thing about the OHL is that I have been buying a lot of lanceros lately and not sure if this one fits the rotation. In my opinion the JDNA Lancero and LFD DL Oscuro Lancero are a lot better along with the Padilla 1932 lancero. I think having three different lanceros in the collection is enough for me.

[jkorp]

Originally Posted by kheffelf

Thanks to jkorp I got to smoke an Old Henry Lancero. I'm not exactly sure what I think about them, wish they came in five packs so I could try a couple more before buying a box, oh well. I really liked it and didn't find it that strong, but I have been debating about buying the box of coronas for around the same price, which makes the decision tough for me. Thanks again for the cigar, I really appreciate it. Oh, another thing about the OHL is that I have been buying a lot of lanceros lately and not sure if this one fits the rotation. In my opinion the JDNA Lancero and LFD DL Oscuro Lancero are a lot better along with the Padilla 1932 lancero. I think having three different lanceros in the collection is enough for me.

Good I'm glad you liked it. My assessment is also based on 1 stick so far. Others have said they found them harsh, I did not. I thought it smoked damn good all the way down. It's not a gut kicker like some other Pepin blends, but great flavors and enough strength to keep you going.
Now comparing OH against a 1932 is a no brainer, 32's are some of my favorite smokes as are JDNA. I've never had either of these in lancero, sticking usually with robusto or machito, but I can imagine they are .

Having since tried the Hirsh y Garcia, I would probably not mess around with the OH so much. HyG has a 7x42 which I would like to try. And at about a $1 more a stick, I would go with HyG. The Robusto I had was just simply amazing. And the wife loved it too, so damn, sounds like a winner to me.

[Tripp]

For those who haven't yet been over to Holt's this week. They've got the DPG Lancero Collection on sale for $74.95 this week! I just ordered mine!

[DennisP]

Originally Posted by Tripp

For those who haven't yet been over to Holt's this week. They've got the DPG Lancero Collection on sale for $74.95 this week! I just ordered mine!

Damn you, I'm about to lose $75.

[Chico57]

Originally Posted by Tripp

For those who haven't yet been over to Holt's this week. They've got the DPG Lancero Collection on sale for $74.95 this week! I just ordered mine!

Smoke a cigar not a pencil. Only kidding.

Any Pepin is a great cigar!

[Darb85]

Im a new Pepin Whore. THanks JJeffery!!!!

[chippewastud79]

Weekly Special on the devil site is the Blue Label Generosos. 10 packs for $37 right now, could end up being a good deal.
http://www.cigarbid.com/auction/lot.cfm?lotID=539817

[jaycarla]

I have drank the Kool-Aid and I am sooooooo glad I did!

Wow. A whole new world is now open. I find myself on the constant prowl for anything that is Pepin.

I have JoeCigar to thank for this. Hit those deals hard when they were running and I haven't looked back.

HAIL PEPPIN!!!!!

[TheRealBonger]

One of my first purchases off of the devil site was a fiver of 5 Vegas Miami. First one was not very impressive. Stuck them in the humi for a few months and now they have all disappeared. Just bought the 10 pack of Blue labels today, have heard only good things so we will see.

[bobarian]

Originally Posted by TheRealBonger

One of my first purchases off of the devil site was a fiver of 5 Vegas Miami. First one was not very impressive. Stuck them in the humi for a few months and now they have all disappeared. Just bought the 10 pack of Blue labels today, have heard only good things so we will see.

The Blues will benefit from some rest as well. Give them 3-6months if you can and you will see a big change.

[TheRealBonger]

Originally Posted by bobarian

The Blues will benefit from some rest as well. Give them 3-6months if you can and you will see a big change.

They can rest with the Padilla Miami 8/11 I just got this week from joe cigar. Damn this site I have bought over 60 cigars in the last week. Just need to lay off the purchases for the next few months.