Don Pepin Garcia Cuban Classic Robusto

massphatness · 10-19-2008, 11:42 AM

Nice work on the review. I wish I could feel the love you guys have for these, but I just don't like them. The DPG Blue's -- love 'em -- but the Cuban Classics I find to be neither Cuban (tasting) nor Classic. Buth then again, I don't like blueberry pie either, so go figure.

elderboy02 · 10-19-2008, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by massphatness

Nice work on the review. I wish I could feel the love you guys have for these, but I just don't like them. The DPG Blue's -- love 'em -- but the Cuban Classics I find to be neither Cuban (tasting) nor Classic. Buth then again, I don't like blueberry pie either, so go figure.

I don't find them tasting like a Cuban either, but they are just good.

NCRadioMan · 10-19-2008, 12:57 PM

This is the only cigar in the line I don't care for. Like you mentioned, it starts out nice and spicy then after a third it goes away and I can't taste anything after that. It's the only Black Label I experience this with.

68TriShield · 10-19-2008, 01:32 PM

9.5 out of 10 isn't far fetched for this smoke.Very good imo.

madurolover · 10-19-2008, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by massphatness

Nice work on the review. I wish I could feel the love you guys have for these, but I just don't like them. The DPG Blue's -- love 'em -- but the Cuban Classics I find to be neither Cuban (tasting) nor Classic. Buth then again, I don't like blueberry pie either, so go figure.

Have you tried the Perla?

massphatness · 10-19-2008, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by madurolover

Have you tried the Perla?

I've had the Perla & the Robusto sizes ... neither do it for me. But that's not to say they're not a decent cigar. Just not for me.

madurolover · 10-19-2008, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by massphatness

I've had the Perla & the Robusto sizes ... neither do it for me. But that's not to say they're not a decent cigar. Just not for me.

That is one of the things I love about this hobby/obsession. Every one has different tastes. I know the Perla is really the only one I love from this line.
I like the others but this small one really stands out for me.

yourchoice · 10-19-2008, 03:32 PM

I happen to be in the midst of smoking one of these right now. I'm about an inch in and it still has quite a bit of peppery spice. First Black I've had in a while. So far so good, I'll probably post some final thoughts in a bit.

duckmanco · 10-19-2008, 03:59 PM

I tried one of these, and found it to be almost like smoking almonds, with some woodiness thrown around in there, not a lot of spice, but straight up almonds. I got bored with it needless to say, but the construction was perfect. I may need to give these another shot, especially considering the price.

AriesOpusX · 10-19-2008, 04:06 PM

Great review, i've been on the fence about these maybe its time to give them a shot.

11-08-2008, 04:12 PM

Great Smoke!

My intro to one of the masters Don Pepin!

11-08-2008, 11:29 PM

Having just finished one I agree with the strong pepper in the first third. It does mellow after that but I find it pleasing. The rest of the cigar was good just not as dramatic. I'm new to this and have trouble with some flavors. I've had a few of these now and liked 'em quite a bit. Not my fav but still solid for me. The only issue I have is the mulitple touch ups.

10-19-2008, 11:42 AM	#1
massphatness Where's my buffaloooo ... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Vin Location: MassHolia Posts: 12,690 Trading: (206)	Re: Don Pepin Garcia Cuban Classic Robusto Nice work on the review. I wish I could feel the love you guys have for these, but I just don't like them. The DPG Blue's -- love 'em -- but the Cuban Classics I find to be neither Cuban (tasting) nor Classic. Buth then again, I don't like blueberry pie either, so go figure. __________________ *Help Support The Navy SEAL Foundation: HERE*

10-19-2008, 12:57 PM	#3
NCRadioMan Chutney Lovebusciut Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Chutney Location: On the shores of Loch Shiel Posts: 4,291 Trading: (67)	Re: Don Pepin Garcia Cuban Classic Robusto This is the only cigar in the line I don't care for. Like you mentioned, it starts out nice and spicy then after a third it goes away and I can't taste anything after that. It's the only Black Label I experience this with. __________________ That's when I got it. - Tristan (Shack XX)

10-19-2008, 01:32 PM	#4
68TriShield Got Torque? Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dave Location: Maryland Posts: 7,195 Trading: (40)	Re: Don Pepin Garcia Cuban Classic Robusto 9.5 out of 10 isn't far fetched for this smoke.Very good imo.

10-19-2008, 03:32 PM	#8
yourchoice Down the stretch Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Joel Location: South Jersey Posts: 4,115 Trading: (37)	Re: Don Pepin Garcia Cuban Classic Robusto I happen to be in the midst of smoking one of these right now. I'm about an inch in and it still has quite a bit of peppery spice. First Black I've had in a while. So far so good, I'll probably post some final thoughts in a bit.

10-19-2008, 03:59 PM	#9
duckmanco Can't stop whats coming Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: that forsaken stretch of wood they call Whiskey Grove Posts: 404 Trading: (10)	Re: Don Pepin Garcia Cuban Classic Robusto I tried one of these, and found it to be almost like smoking almonds, with some woodiness thrown around in there, not a lot of spice, but straight up almonds. I got bored with it needless to say, but the construction was perfect. I may need to give these another shot, especially considering the price.

10-19-2008, 04:06 PM	#10
AriesOpusX Goodfella Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 215 Trading: (0)	Re: Don Pepin Garcia Cuban Classic Robusto Great review, i've been on the fence about these maybe its time to give them a shot.

11-08-2008, 04:12 PM	#11
JollyGiant Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Don Pepin Garcia Cuban Classic Robusto Great Smoke! My intro to one of the masters Don Pepin!

11-08-2008, 11:29 PM	#12
GWags Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Don Pepin Garcia Cuban Classic Robusto Having just finished one I agree with the strong pepper in the first third. It does mellow after that but I find it pleasing. The rest of the cigar was good just not as dramatic. I'm new to this and have trouble with some flavors. I've had a few of these now and liked 'em quite a bit. Not my fav but still solid for me. The only issue I have is the mulitple touch ups.