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[montecristo#2]

I was flipping through the lastest issue of CA and noticed an ad for the DPG Blue labels - it looks like they are changing the band. Has anyone heard, is this just a band change or are they changing the blend for some reason?

[EastBay]

Originally Posted by Trumpet

So are the Padilla Miamis a different blend now? I was thinking of buying a box, but now I'm not sure.

I was at the Miami factory this past March and was told they no longer make any Padilla, no explanation was offered (I tried). Their on-premise shop only had DPGs (all), EO601s (all) and Tatuajes (not all blends).

As for someone above stating JJs are made in Nicaragua, I thought, and this is my recollection of the Miami shop visit, that only the Black labels (Cuban blend) were made in Nicaragua, both Blue and White are made in Miami (and thus the price difference).
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Thanks for posting and updating the list. Not sure I'm a buyer of any and all Pepin blend, though, simply on the name alone. Not a fan of Tatuajes and San Cristobal, they are just way too bland for me and too mild (I primarily smoke after a meal). Have not had any Padilla yet and actually at this point have no idea how to even find one that was made by Pepin. As is, I am sticking to DPG Black label and EO 601s (all). Not convinced on DPG Blues yet, a bit too harsh a blend IMO, but will let mine rest a few more months to see where they are going.

[NCRadioMan]

Originally Posted by montecristo#2

I was flipping through the lastest issue of CA and noticed an ad for the DPG Blue labels - it looks like they are changing the band. Has anyone heard, is this just a band change or are they changing the blend for some reason?

The blend isn't changing but the band has. Just got in a box of the new size in the Blue Labels. Fundadores! Woohoo! 7 1/2 x 38. A wonderful looking cigar!

Originally Posted by Trumpet

So are the Padilla Miamis a different blend now? I was thinking of buying a box, but now I'm not sure.

IMO, the new Padilla Miami's are different. Alot of the spice is gone and now they more sweet. Not a bad cigar but not what I have come to really enjoy.

[yourchoice]

Originally Posted by EastBay

Not convinced on DPG Blues yet, a bit too harsh a blend IMO, but will let mine rest a few more months to see where they are going.

Good move. My findings have been they are excellent with a couple months to settle.

[Virginia Gent]

Originally Posted by montecristo#2

I was flipping through the lastest issue of CA and noticed an ad for the DPG Blue labels - it looks like they are changing the band. Has anyone heard, is this just a band change or are they changing the blend for some reason?

Does anyone have a scan of the new label?

[EastBay]

Originally Posted by yourchoice

Good move. My findings have been they are excellent with a couple months to settle.

I age everything, main reason I decided to lay off and re-taste with some age on them. In general, though, I am very impressed with DPGs and 601s, even young they do deliver the goods. Wish I could say the same about Tats and San Cristobal, though.

[txmatt]

[SIZE=7]Pepin Garcia List[/SIZE]
Updates in BOLD RED, please let me know of any additions/corrections

[SIZE=4]El Rey de los Habanos (Miami)[/SIZE]
Cabaiguan
Cuban Diplomat (Cigar King / Phatash)
Cuban Diplomat Corojo Rosado(Cigar King / Phatash)
Don Pepin Garcia Blue Label
Don Pepin Garcia Serie JJ (aka white label)
El Rey los de Habanos (aka Red Label)
Habana Leon (Cigar King / Phatash)
Havana Soul (Cigar King / Phatash)
Hirsh y Garcia (Cigar King / Phatash)
[SIZE=4]La Riqueza[/SIZE]
Little Havana Overruns (Holt's)
Nacionales W (Cigar King / Phatash)
Padilla Miami 8/11 - Pepin stopped making
Padilla Signature 1932 - Pepin stopped making
Padilla 1948 - Pepin stopped making
Rey Miguel - (Black Cat Cigar Company) - Pepin stopped making
Sam's GS Stash - (Black Cat Cigar Company) - Pepin stopped making
Sancti Spiritus (Cigar King / Phatash)
Tatuaje
Top Shelf Signature Select Green (topshelfcigar.com)
Trahan – (Cigar Merchant, Georgia) - Discontinued
Vegas Cubanas


[SIZE=4]Tabacalera Cubana/TACUBA (Pepin's Nicaraguan factory)[/SIZE]
5 Vegas Miami (Cigars International)
Benchmade by Ashton (Interesting - this is not at Holt's)
Cabaiguan Guapo
Casa Royale
Corojo Label (Cigar.com)
Don Pepin Garcia Cuban Classic (aka Black Label)
Don Pepin Garcia Serie JJ Maduro
EO Brands 601 (Conn-Gold Label, Habano-Red Label, Maduro-Blue Label, Oscuro-Green Label)
El Centurion
Fumadores (Holt's)
Holt's Connoisseur Selection
Old Henry (Holt's)
Padilla Edicion Especial Achilles (Cigars International)
Padilla Series '68
Legends Pepin Garcia – Yellow Label (Cigars International)
San Cristobal
Tatuaje Havana VI
Tatuaje Havana VI Exclusivo Verocu
Tatuaje Series P
Troya Clasico

[SIZE=4]Tabacalera Tropical (Nicaragua)[/SIZE]
[SIZE=3]It is believed Pepin created these blends:[/SIZE]
Anganorsa
Condega
JFR
Nicaragauan Heirloom (now discontinued)
Nicarao (Tabacalera Tropical 2006 and earlier)
Rio Tabac Alpha Series R – (Rocky’s Cigars)

[txmatt]

I picked up a new La Riqueza at Two Brothers today, I hadn't noticed it on the shelf near the other Pepins. I enjoyed a San Cristobal Clasico and a Cabaiguan Guapo Junior while in the store.

I held off on the La Riqueza because the store owner described it as strong and have already smoked 4 sticks today. The cigar is now on the tatuajecigars.com site, and I also noticed a blog posting of a letter by Pete. Pete says there isn't any ligero in it but the broadleaf wrapper gives the cigar a lot of flavor. I picked a #2 belicoso and may post a review if I find some time this afternoon to fire it up.

[punch]

Originally Posted by EastBay

I age everything, main reason I decided to lay off and re-taste with some age on them. In general, though, I am very impressed with DPGs and 601s, even young they do deliver the goods. Wish I could say the same about Tats and San Cristobal, though.

I have some 601's that were made shortly after they were put on the market. They were a LOT better fresh!

[EastBay]

I'll let you know in a day or two. Have another 601 (Maduro) bought at Miami factory, same time I bought the other one (which seemed a bit green to me and slightly harsh because of that). Will now smoke the other one, more than 3 months since I bought it and while not "aged" per se, should still count for something.

I have yet to come across a cigar that I did not prefer with some age on it, and this is going on about 15 years now. Have some CCs going back 10+ years now and will also smoke one soon to see how they are doing (when young they were harsh, especially Sancho Panza lancero size).

Had a 601 Habano last night, from shipment that arrived earlier in the day. Seriously good smoke, in all respects, smoked it to the nub. And I am sure it will taste better in 6 months given my analysis of the cigar.

[EastBay]

Should Cuaba be added to the list?

And is anyone smelling a lawsuit coming on? Cibao? Cuaba? Not that I encourage a lawsuit, but I've seen some stupid things before.

[Blueface]

Almost picked up a La Riqueza this weekend and held off.
Should have gotten it.

Man, I have fallen in love with the JJ Maduro.
What an incredible smoke.
Paid $10 but worth every cent.

[Glacierman]

Originally Posted by EastBay

Should Cuaba be added to the list?

And is anyone smelling a lawsuit coming on? Cibao? Cuaba? Not that I encourage a lawsuit, but I've seen some stupid things before.

That's Cubao. Cuaba is a Cuban brand. OK: Cibao + Cuaba = Cubao!!

[EastBay]

Originally Posted by Glacierman

That's Cubao. Cuaba is a Cuban brand. OK: Cibao + Cuaba = Cubao!!

That's the point. Like I said, hopefully no issues.

[Blueface]

Originally Posted by EastBay

That's the point. Like I said, hopefully no issues.

I would doubt it.
Different names all together.
Cuba can't possibly have rights to every name in the alphabet with the letter C