Don Pepin Garcia
Original
Don Pepin Garcia Original is a full strength cigar made in Nicaragua at My Father Cigars. It pairs Nicaraguan Habano Rosado wrapper; Nicaraguan binder; Nicaraguan filler. The catalog lists 10 sizes, from 4½ × 32 to 9¼ × 48.
- Maker
- Don Pepin Garcia
- Wrapper
- Nicaraguan Habano Rosado
- Binder
- Nicaraguan
- Filler
- Nicaraguan
- Country
- Nicaragua
- Factory
- My Father Cigars
- Strength
- full
- Sizes
- 10 · 4½ × 32 to 9¼ × 48
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually bringsDon Pepin Garcia Original uses a Nicaraguan Habano Rosado wrapper. Rosado wrappers tend toward a reddish sweetness with spice and cedar. 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: A full-strength cigar is best after a full meal and never on an empty stomach; keep water nearby and slow down if you feel the nicotine.
- Pair with: a red wine, rye whiskey, 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
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What does Don Pepin Garcia Original taste like?
Don Pepin Garcia Original uses a Nicaraguan Habano Rosado wrapper. Rosado wrappers tend toward a reddish sweetness with spice and cedar. 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 Original?
Don Pepin Garcia Original is listed as full strength. A full-strength cigar is best after a full meal and never on an empty stomach; keep water nearby and slow down if you feel the nicotine.
Is Don Pepin Garcia Original 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 Original made?
Don Pepin Garcia Original is made in Nicaragua at My Father Cigars, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Don Pepin Garcia Original use?
Don Pepin Garcia Original uses a Nicaraguan Habano Rosado 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 Original come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 10 sizes: Demitasse (4½ × 32), Lanceros (7½ × 38), Exquisitos (Corona Gorda) (5⅝ × 46), Exclusivos (Gran Corona) (9¼ × 48), Invictos (Robusto) (5 × 50), Generosos (Toro) (6 × 50), Delicias (Churchill) (7 × 50) and Imperiales (Torpedo) (6⅛ × 52), and more. Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Don Pepin Garcia Original?
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 Original?
With a rosado wrapper, common pairings are a red wine, rye whiskey, 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 Original?
Cigars with a similar build include My Father, Tatuaje Havana VI Verocú Blue and Dapper Desvalido. They share rosado wrapper, full strength, made in Nicaragua, same factory. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.