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Don Pepin Garcia

Don Pepín García Clásico 20th Anniversary

Don Pepin Garcia Don Pepín García Clásico 20th Anniversary is a medium-full strength cigar made in Nicaragua at My Father Cigars. It pairs Nicaraguan Habano wrapper; Nicaraguan binder; Nicaraguan (incl. pelo de oro) filler. The catalog lists 2 sizes, from 6½ × 52 to 6½ × 52.

Maker
Don Pepin Garcia
Wrapper
Nicaraguan Habano
Binder
Nicaraguan
Filler
Nicaraguan (incl. pelo de oro)
Country
Nicaragua
Factory
My Father Cigars
Strength
medium-full
Sizes
2 · 6½ × 52 to 6½ × 52

Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.

What it tastes like

what the wrapper usually brings

Don Pepin Garcia Don Pepín García Clásico 20th Anniversary uses a Nicaraguan Habano wrapper. Habano-seed wrappers tend toward pepper, cedar, leather and baking spice. That is the leaf's general character, not a tasting note for this cigar.

How to smoke it

rules of thumb
  • Time: plan on about 1 h 5 min to 1 h 40 min for a 6.5-inch size.
  • When: Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
  • Pair with: bourbon, rye whiskey, or a black coffee.
  • Pace: about a puff a minute keeps it cool and lets the flavors change from third to third. Do not inhale.
  • Before lighting: cut just above the cap line, toast the foot evenly, and take a cold draw to check it.

Sizes

2 in the catalog

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matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factory

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Don Pepin Garcia Don Pepín García Clásico 20th Anniversary questions

What does Don Pepin Garcia Don Pepín García Clásico 20th Anniversary taste like?

Don Pepin Garcia Don Pepín García Clásico 20th Anniversary uses a Nicaraguan Habano wrapper. Habano-seed wrappers tend toward pepper, cedar, leather and baking spice. That is the leaf's general character, not a tasting note for this cigar; log a smoke in CigarMind to record your own.

How strong is Don Pepin Garcia Don Pepín García Clásico 20th Anniversary?

Don Pepin Garcia Don Pepín García Clásico 20th Anniversary is listed as medium-full strength. Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.

Is Don Pepin Garcia Don Pepín García Clásico 20th Anniversary good for beginners?

It is a stronger cigar. Most newer smokers are better served starting milder and working up to it. Smoke it slowly, a puff a minute or so, and do not inhale.

Where is Don Pepin Garcia Don Pepín García Clásico 20th Anniversary made?

Don Pepin Garcia Don Pepín García Clásico 20th Anniversary is made in Nicaragua at My Father Cigars, according to manufacturer and trade sources.

What wrapper does Don Pepin Garcia Don Pepín García Clásico 20th Anniversary use?

Don Pepin Garcia Don Pepín García Clásico 20th Anniversary uses a Nicaraguan Habano wrapper over a Nicaraguan binder, with Nicaraguan (incl. pelo de oro) filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.

What sizes does Don Pepin Garcia Don Pepín García Clásico 20th Anniversary come in?

The CigarMind catalog lists 2 sizes: Toro Extra (6½ × 52) and Toro Extra (only size offered) (6½ × 52). Each size has its own page with the full blend.

How long does it take to smoke Don Pepin Garcia Don Pepín García Clásico 20th Anniversary?

For a 6.5-inch size, plan on about 1 h 5 min to 1 h 40 min. That is a rule of thumb of 10 to 15 minutes per inch at a relaxed pace, a puff about once a minute.

What drink goes with Don Pepin Garcia Don Pepín García Clásico 20th Anniversary?

With a habano wrapper, common pairings are bourbon, rye whiskey, or a black coffee. Match the drink's weight to the cigar's: lighter drinks for milder cigars, darker spirits for fuller ones.

What cigars are similar to Don Pepin Garcia Don Pepín García Clásico 20th Anniversary?

Cigars with a similar build include Tatuaje Brown Label (Seleccion de Cazador), Surrogates and My Father La Promesa. They share habano wrapper, medium-full strength, made in Nicaragua, same factory. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.