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Don Pepin Garcia

E.R.H.

Don Pepin Garcia E.R.H. is a medium-full strength cigar made in Nicaragua at My Father Cigars. It pairs Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper; Nicaraguan binder; Nicaraguan filler. The catalog lists 3 sizes, from 5 × 54 to 6 × 60.

Maker
Don Pepin Garcia
Wrapper
Ecuadorian Sumatra
Binder
Nicaraguan
Filler
Nicaraguan
Country
Nicaragua
Factory
My Father Cigars
Strength
medium-full
Sizes
3 · 5 × 54 to 6 × 60

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 E.R.H. uses an Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper. Sumatra wrappers tend toward earth, cinnamon and a mild sweetness. 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 hour to 1 h 30 min for a 6-inch size.
  • When: Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
  • Pair with: cognac, a brown ale, or 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

3 in the catalog

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Don Pepin Garcia E.R.H. questions

What does Don Pepin Garcia E.R.H. taste like?

Don Pepin Garcia E.R.H. uses an Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper. Sumatra wrappers tend toward earth, cinnamon and a mild sweetness. 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 E.R.H.?

Don Pepin Garcia E.R.H. is listed as medium-full strength. Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.

Is Don Pepin Garcia E.R.H. 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 E.R.H. made?

Don Pepin Garcia E.R.H. is made in Nicaragua at My Father Cigars, according to manufacturer and trade sources.

What wrapper does Don Pepin Garcia E.R.H. use?

Don Pepin Garcia E.R.H. uses an Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper over a Nicaraguan binder, with Nicaraguan filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.

What sizes does Don Pepin Garcia E.R.H. come in?

The CigarMind catalog lists 3 sizes: Toro (6 × 52), Robusto (5 × 54) and Toro Gordo (6 × 60). Each size has its own page with the full blend.

How long does it take to smoke Don Pepin Garcia E.R.H.?

For a 6-inch size, plan on about 1 hour to 1 h 30 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 E.R.H.?

With a Sumatra wrapper, common pairings are cognac, a brown ale, or 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 E.R.H.?

Cigars with a similar build include Drew Estate Undercrown Sun Grown, Crowned Heads Four Kicks and Nat Sherman Panamericana. They share Sumatra wrapper, medium-full strength, made in Nicaragua. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.