Did Pepin sell his soul?

[baboruger]

Originally Posted by DOZER

Anybody see the video on the Cigarfest page?

http://www.cigarfest.org/cfest08/cfest08_vids.asp

He's going to be making exclusive smokes for CI now...

That's Alex asking the questions from Cigars.com and here.

[Andy]

Somestimes u have to take from pocket to another know what I mean no doubt about great cigars .

[Damsel-cl]

Originally Posted by Slow Triathlete

I can see both sides of the coin here. If I was Pepin I would want to ensure the financial stability of my family and business for when I was gone. On the other hand, it's kind of the MC Hammer rule as I call it. Let me explain.

Back in the day when his first album came out MC Hammer was the shit! Then after numerous horrible later albums, endorsements, and even a cartoon no one could stomach to hear or see him again.

Weird comparison, I know, but I feel that Pepin is kind of doing the same thing in the cigar world. You can't read any article or smoke any cigar without seeing his name attached it seems. With that said, the Pepin Black Cuban Classic will remain one of my favorite cigars of all time.

I have to agree with your comparison ST. I don't agree that Pepin sold his soul, I understand and I do agree that the risk lies with the labeling and stretching of his name so broadly. There's probably several reasons, all business advice duly taken, that prompted this split, and the behind the scenes negotiations between the parties are more than likely protected. Hopefully any friendships made will be preserved, and we all can go enjoying our favorites.

[hayward_tenney]

well said, clarice