Pepin Whores Unite!

[SMOKE20]

Originally Posted by EastBay

DPG does NOT make 5 Vegas Miami. Pepin created the blend (recommending the tobaccos and the mix), but the cigars are made by others.

Very interesting. i was with slyder on this one.

[slyder]

Originally Posted by EastBay

DPG does NOT make 5 Vegas Miami. Pepin created the blend (recommending the tobaccos and the mix), but the cigars are made by others.

well then CI should change their advertising cause thats where i came up with it! Could you list your source? CI stated right in the description of the cigar that it was made by DPG.

[SMOKE20]

Go get it koby!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Acesfull]

The original Miami blend has finally been replicated in one of Nicaragua’s most prominent factories under the direction of Don Pepin Garcia, enabling 5 Vegas to offer its full Miami line to aficionados worldwide.

Source....
5 Vegas Miami - Cigar.com

Apparently although its called the 5 Vegas Miami its made in Nicaragua because they couldnt make them fast enough in the Miami factory. However 1 vitola is still made in the Miami factory and that is the one with the shaggy foot which is not made under Pepin. So.. are they both right?

At least thats how I interpret that description on cigar.com

[2Curious]

Originally Posted by Acesfull

Source....
5 Vegas Miami - Cigar.com

Apparently although its called the 5 Vegas Miami its made in Nicaragua because they couldnt make them fast enough in the Miami factory. However 1 vitola is still made in the Miami factory and that is the one with the shaggy foot which is not made under Pepin. So.. are they both right?

At least thats how I interpret that description on cigar.com

Are we seriously splitting hairs over which of the 2 factories they are physically produced at? Both factories are Don Pepin's. So, what's the confusion?
5 Vegas Miami is produced by Don Pepin Garcia, period.

[slyder]

Originally Posted by 2Curious

Are we seriously splitting hairs over which of the 2 factories they are physically produced at? Both factories are Don Pepin's. So, what's the confusion?
5 Vegas Miami is produced by Don Pepin Garcia, period.

Thank You

[mc2712]

Alright we got this taken care of, I'm a big fan the 5 Vegas Miami because of DPG.

[slyder]

i dig it

[Acesfull]

Wasnt splitting hairs... was just bringing information to the debate. Always good to have correct information. I didn't see anywhere that said the Miami version was made at El Rey De Los Habanos. Can that be confirmed anywhere? Im just 2curious to know at this point now.

**Edit**

I found on Wikipedia a full list of cigars made at Pepins El Rey De Los Habanos and it does list the 5 Vegas Miami Shaggy... so as far as Wikipedia being a credible source I guess we can consider this debate closed?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pepin_Garcia

[EastBay]

They are NOT made by DPG. Go visit the factory in Miami, like I did, and ask them, they are pretty open about what they do and don't and are not shy about stating things. Really don't care what Wiki says, seems written by someone who didn't check the facts. As for CI catalog, well, I am sure they will spin their claim when you call them and for them "carefully crafted" will mean "blended", which is the only Pepin involvement there was, but I guess if you repeat something often enough some folks will believe it.

So, no splitting hair.

I find it strange that in a thread titled "Pepin Whores Unite" there seems to be a distinct lack of those.

[2Curious]

The preponderance of evidence in many locations around the internet all point tothe 5 Vegas Miami being a Pepin produced, and blended product. Other than a few forum posts I can't find any reputable references stating the contrary.

I tried to search for interviews with Don Pepin where he might have mentioned, in his own words, this particular cigar, so far I've found one, but I will keep searching for others.

Cigar.com - Newsletter February, 18 2009

[slyder]

I dont think 5 Vegas Miami is made in the DPG Miami factory....its made in the Nicaraguan Factory.....still owned and operated by DPG. I just purchased another box and they have the Tabacelara Garcia label on saying it was produced in their Nicaraguan factory.




Proof enough? Or do i need to get a note from Don?

[Bigtotoro]

Pepin virgin, here. I have a black label Cuban Classic at home in the humi. What should I expect from it?

[madurolover]

Originally Posted by Bigtotoro

Pepin virgin, here. I have a black label Cuban Classic at home in the humi. What should I expect from it?

A hell of a smoke!

The Cuban Classic is my favorite line from Pepin, even better than Tatuaje to me.

[slyder]

Originally Posted by Bigtotoro

Pepin virgin, here. I have a black label Cuban Classic at home in the humi. What should I expect from it?

well...first you have to go to the factory and prove it was actually made there! If it was.....then you can expect the best smoke of your life! I love love love them cuban classis. Very spicy/peppery. All around great smoke. I smoked one on an empty stomach and nubbed the thing.......i was not in good shape after.

PS. you dont have to go to the factory....im pretty sure those are made at the DPG factory.