Don Pepin Garcia series JJ sublime

Don Fernando · 07-22-2010, 04:21 AM

After reading this post on stogiereview I decided to save this 6x54 Don Pepin Garcia series JJ sublime for this date. The band is the same as the Don Pepin Garcia black and the Don Pepin Garcia blue series, only in white. The series JJ maduro also has the same band, but beige.

The wrapper is mild oily and pretty smooth with just 2 veins. The construction feels good, the predraw is fine and I taste some dry raisin and some pepper. The cigar has a bit of a musty straw smell.

I taste a nice coffee flavor with a mild bitter aftertaste and soon those flavors gets company from some spicy wood and pepper. After an inch the spice and peppers disappear, just like the coffee. All that is left is a very nice wood flavor.

The wood is full flavored but yet smooth and even a bit creamy. Halfway I also get a hint of nutmeg and near the end I taste more different herbs and spices.

This very nice cigar lasted me for 110 minutes. The draw is great, just like the amount of smoke. The ash is firm but frayed and has a light gray color. This cigar is full flavored and medium to full bodied. The purge was epic.

Would I buy this cigar again? Hell yeah!

Appearance: 8 / 10
Construction: 8 / 10
Draw: 8 / 10
Burn: 7 / 10
Smoke & ash: 7 / 10
Aroma first part: 7 / 10
Aroma second part: 8 / 10
Aroma third part: 8 / 10

longknocker · 07-22-2010, 04:23 AM

Excellent Review, As Always, Ferdie!

Thanks, Brother!

I Still Prefer The JJ Maduro, Though!

Patrick B · 07-22-2010, 04:24 AM

Love this cigar! Great pictures.

Don Fernando · 07-22-2010, 04:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by longknocker

I Still Prefer The JJ Maduro, Though!

there is a review scheduled on the JJ maduro robusto soon.

Smokin Gator · 07-22-2010, 04:29 AM

Thanks for the review Ferdie... In the past week I smoked and older JJ Sublime and JJ Maduro. I thoroughly enjoyed them both.

bigdix · 07-22-2010, 04:41 AM

Great review, brother, I may have to check some of those out. And by "may", I mean "will"!

longknocker · 07-22-2010, 04:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Don Fernando

there is a review scheduled on the JJ maduro robusto soon.

kelmac07 · 07-22-2010, 10:58 AM

Great review Ferdie...I too am partial to the JJ Maduro.

KenyanSandBoa · 07-22-2010, 11:11 AM

Great review Ferdie. I'm a fan of this stick as well. I haven't tried the maduro, but I'm looking forward to your reivew...I'll have to track some of those down.

Quote:

Originally Posted by kelmac07

Great review Ferdie...I too am partial to the JJ Maduro.

This can't be right, Mac...from everything I've read you HATE maduros.

OHRD · 07-22-2010, 11:48 AM

Well done Ferdie, be sure to email a picture to Barry at www.acigarsmoker.com. He is donating $20 to everyone that smokes a JJ and sends in a picture today.

J0eybb · 07-22-2010, 11:54 AM

I wonder if my local will have some JJ's, or will I have to drive out to Pheasants.

Don Fernando · 07-22-2010, 12:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by matthewjmichael

Well done Ferdie, be sure to email a picture to Barry at www.acigarsmoker.com. He is donating $20 to everyone that smokes a JJ and sends in a picture today.

good tip, email sent

07-22-2010, 12:42 PM

well done Ferdie!

dwoodward · 07-22-2010, 12:44 PM

Ferdie, what is that nifty contraption you use to smoke the cigars down to the nub?

J0eybb · 07-22-2010, 12:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dwoodward

Ferdie, what is that nifty contraption you use to smoke the cigars down to the nub?

If I am not mistaken it's a corn cob holder.

07-22-2010, 12:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by J0eybb

If I am not mistaken it's a corn cob holder.

A really cool one though. I've looked but have not found one quite like Ferdie's.

BigAsh · 07-22-2010, 12:55 PM

Nice Ferdie....I have to re-visit these...its been awhile!

BigAsh · 07-22-2010, 12:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mariogolbee

A really cool one though. I've looked but have not found one quite like Ferdie's.

He gets that alot!

Don Fernando · 07-22-2010, 02:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dwoodward

Ferdie, what is that nifty contraption you use to smoke the cigars down to the nub?

it's a little gift I got from Ted Rogers at the Vanderherf last year

BlackIrish · 07-26-2010, 01:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by longknocker

Excellent Review, As Always, Ferdie!

Thanks, Brother!

I Still Prefer The JJ Maduro, Though!

07-22-2010, 04:21 AM	#1
Don Fernando Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ferdinand Location: Singapore Posts: 10,070 Trading: (29)	Don Pepin Garcia series JJ sublime After reading this post on stogiereview I decided to save this 6x54 Don Pepin Garcia series JJ sublime for this date. The band is the same as the Don Pepin Garcia black and the Don Pepin Garcia blue series, only in white. The series JJ maduro also has the same band, but beige. The wrapper is mild oily and pretty smooth with just 2 veins. The construction feels good, the predraw is fine and I taste some dry raisin and some pepper. The cigar has a bit of a musty straw smell. I taste a nice coffee flavor with a mild bitter aftertaste and soon those flavors gets company from some spicy wood and pepper. After an inch the spice and peppers disappear, just like the coffee. All that is left is a very nice wood flavor. The wood is full flavored but yet smooth and even a bit creamy. Halfway I also get a hint of nutmeg and near the end I taste more different herbs and spices. This very nice cigar lasted me for 110 minutes. The draw is great, just like the amount of smoke. The ash is firm but frayed and has a light gray color. This cigar is full flavored and medium to full bodied. The purge was epic. Would I buy this cigar again? Hell yeah! Appearance: 8 / 10 Construction: 8 / 10 Draw: 8 / 10 Burn: 7 / 10 Smoke & ash: 7 / 10 Aroma first part: 7 / 10 Aroma second part: 8 / 10 Aroma third part: 8 / 10 __________________ check out my reviews on my blog.

07-22-2010, 04:23 AM	#2
longknocker Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Mobile, Alabama Posts: 11,259 Trading: (82)	Re: Don Pepin Garcia series JJ sublime Excellent Review, As Always, Ferdie! Thanks, Brother! I Still Prefer The JJ Maduro, Though!

07-22-2010, 04:24 AM	#3
Patrick B Feeling at Home Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Cincinnati OH Posts: 713 Trading: (6)	Re: Don Pepin Garcia series JJ sublime Love this cigar! Great pictures.

07-22-2010, 04:29 AM	#5
Smokin Gator Just plain insane! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The Swamp Posts: 6,237 Trading: (106)	Re: Don Pepin Garcia series JJ sublime Thanks for the review Ferdie... In the past week I smoked and older JJ Sublime and JJ Maduro. I thoroughly enjoyed them both. __________________ Check out the Cigar Asylum Newbie Sampler Trade

07-22-2010, 04:41 AM	#6
bigdix Cigarmurai Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Dan Location: Oki Posts: 669 Trading: (1)	Re: Don Pepin Garcia series JJ sublime Great review, brother, I may have to check some of those out. And by "may", I mean "will"! __________________ There's no secret handshake. There's an IQ prerequisite, but there's no secret handshake.

07-22-2010, 10:58 AM	#8
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Don Pepin Garcia series JJ sublime Great review Ferdie...I too am partial to the JJ Maduro. __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

07-22-2010, 11:48 AM	#10
OHRD Garage w/ couch & ashtray Join Date: Sep 2009 First Name: Matt Posts: 1,377 Trading: (39)	Re: Don Pepin Garcia series JJ sublime Well done Ferdie, be sure to email a picture to Barry at www.acigarsmoker.com. He is donating $20 to everyone that smokes a JJ and sends in a picture today. __________________ Did I tell you my garage has a couch and an ashtray? My wife doesn't let me sleep or smoke inside.

07-22-2010, 11:54 AM	#11
J0eybb Feeling up at Home Join Date: Feb 2010 First Name: Joe Location: Las Vegas Posts: 1,084 Trading: (5)	Re: Don Pepin Garcia series JJ sublime I wonder if my local will have some JJ's, or will I have to drive out to Pheasants. __________________ Live Chat http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showthread.php?t=60202

07-22-2010, 12:42 PM	#13
mariogolbee Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Don Pepin Garcia series JJ sublime well done Ferdie!

07-22-2010, 12:44 PM	#14
dwoodward Gentlemen, you may smoke! Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Derrick Location: South Dakota Posts: 1,868 Trading: (26)	Re: Don Pepin Garcia series JJ sublime Ferdie, what is that nifty contraption you use to smoke the cigars down to the nub?

07-22-2010, 12:55 PM	#17
BigAsh Don't knock the Ash... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Keith Location: Yardley, PA Posts: 5,057 Trading: (46)	Re: Don Pepin Garcia series JJ sublime Nice Ferdie....I have to re-visit these...its been awhile! __________________ Keith