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Don Pepin Garcia

Sparky

Don Pepin Garcia Sparky is a medium-full strength cigar made in Nicaragua at My Father Cigars. The catalog lists 2 sizes.

Maker
Don Pepin Garcia
Country
Nicaragua
Factory
My Father Cigars
Strength
medium-full
Sizes
2

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

What it tastes like

what the wrapper usually brings

CigarMind has no sourced tasting notes for Don Pepin Garcia Sparky yet.

How to smoke it

rules of thumb
  • When: Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
  • 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.
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Sizes

2 in the catalog
RobustoDetails not listed›ToroDetails not listed›

What to try next

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From the desk

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Don Pepin Garcia Sparky questions

How strong is Don Pepin Garcia Sparky?

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

Is Don Pepin Garcia Sparky 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 Sparky made?

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

What sizes does Don Pepin Garcia Sparky come in?

The CigarMind catalog lists 2 sizes: Robusto and Toro. Each size has its own page with the full blend.

What cigars are similar to Don Pepin Garcia Sparky?

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

Smoking one?

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