Don Pepin Garcia

DON PEPIN GARCIA

In 2003, Don Jose “Pepin” Garcia, best known as the founder of the illustrious My Father cigar brand, sought to establish a brand that would exemplify his passion for crafting premium cigars, live up to his famed exacting standards, and ultimately merit carrying his name and his legacy. The final result was Don Pepin Garcia Cigars.
Don Jose “Pepin” Garcia started rolling cigars at just 11 years old at his uncle’s factory in Báez, Cuba, and has since never stopped refining and perfecting his craft. In his 30 years as a torcedor in Cuba, he attained the rank as a Master Torcedor, the highest rank achievable by any cigarmaker. He also rolled 320 Julieta vitola cigars in under 4 hours, earning his the Productivity Prize. He was also dubbed a Tabaquero Maestro for his masterful blending, and the teacher of teachers in blending and rolling cigars.
Don Pepin Garcia also crafted blends for several respected names by Habanos S.A., including Cohiba, Partagas, and Montecristo. He also served as head of quality control for Cohiba, was named as Cuba’s most productive master roller, and was called “the most exciting person and cigar concept” by Jose Blanco of La Aurora S.A..
Despite his near legendary status and prolific list of acclaim and accolades, Don Pepin Garcia has remained humble, and dedicated to his goal of crafting only the finest cigars, just as they were made in Cuba.
Don Pepin Garcia Cigars, therefore, had a lot to live up to, and as expected from cigars crafted by their eponymous founder, Don Pepin Garcia Cigars do not disappoint.
Each cigar is still handcrafted at the unassuming El Rey de los Habanos factory in Little Havana, Miami, with 26 cigar entries that have been ranked by Cigar Aficionado at a 90 rating and above. Don Pepin Garcia Cigars are lauded for their flawless construction, consistency, and bold flavors that compel and entice one into delving deeper, excitedly taking another draw.
Every aficionado owes it to themselves to enjoy this, another wonderful entry by the venerable Don Pepin Garcia.
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Don Pepin Garcia Green Vegas Cubanas Toro Gordo

This cigar is as good as much more expensive alternatives...

The consistency from box to box is excellent. Draw is the same. the burn is consistent. And the taste is excellent.

By Turk

on 2/10/25

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Rating
80%

Don Pepin Garcia Blue Generosos - Toro

Don Pepin Garcia Blue Generosos

The Don Pepin Garcia Blue Toro is a nice big and bold nico puro cigar. I have tried several of these sticks as part of the My Father Toro Sampler and this cigar doesn't disappoint. I still have one waiting in my aging humidor for a special occasion.

By Feickman

on 11/12/24

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Don Pepin Garcia 20th Anniversary L.E. 2023 Toro

Don Pepin Garcia 20th Anniversary L.E. 2023 Toro

Excellent, perfect draw, smooth, medium strong, tastes great throughout I would rate this cigar 9 of 10 & always buy again.

By Luke

on 8/30/24

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Don Pepin Garcia 20th Anniversary L.E. 2023 Toro

Don't sit on this

This is a beyond brilliant blend. It's luscious on every draw. Pure gold here.

By Eduardo

on 4/19/24

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Don Pepin Garcia 20th Anniversary L.E. 2023 Toro

Toro

The delivery of the tasting notes is unrivaled. From the get go you know you're in for something special.

By Stuart Brickell

on 4/18/24

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Don Pepin Garcia 20th Anniversary L.E. 2023 Toro

Something extraordinary

Every now and again, a blend comes along that challenges everything you know about cigars. A blend that never loses its steam, satisfying to the nub. This is that blend.

By Anthony Tudyk

on 4/17/24

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Don Pepin Garcia Green Vegas Cubanas Coronas

New favorite

I like these better than the original

By Cj

on 4/6/24

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Don Pepin Garcia Black 2001 Toro Gordo

One of my favorites.

Wife even enjoys being around me when I burn these. Will always have some on hand.

By KO

on 11/20/23

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Don Pepin Garcia Series JJ Belicosos

The Don Pepin Garcia Series JJ Belicosos is a fantastic cigar.

The Don Pepin Garcia Series JJ Belicosos is medium to full-bodied cigar that features a Nicaraguan Corojo wrapper. Upon lighting, I encountered a complex and rich array of flavors, with notes of cedar, dark chocolate, and a hint of black pepper, creating a robust and satisfying profile. The Don Pepin Garcia Series JJ Belicosos construction was top-notch, with a smooth draw and an even burn throughout the smoke. The aroma is inviting, with a pleasant and smoky quality. If you want a cigar with character and balance, the Don Pepin Garcia Series JJ Belicosos is a fantastic choice.

By JC-Harvey

on 11/2/23

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Don Pepin Garcia Blue Imperiales - Torpedo

Don Pepin Garcia Blue Imperiales Torpedo is a robust and intense smoking experience

The Don Pepin Garcia Blue Imperiales Torpedo is a cigar that packs a flavorful punch with a medium to full-bodied profile and a dark and oily Nicaraguan Corojo wrapper. Upon lighting, a burst of bold and spicy flavors unfold, with notes of black pepper, cedar, and espresso creating a robust and intense smoking experience. The construction is high quality, with a well-constructed torpedo shape that concentrates the flavors. It offered a smooth draw and an even burn throughout the smoke. If you enjoy cigars with a kick and a complex array of flavors, the Don Pepin Garcia Blue Imperiales Torpedo is a worthwhile choice.

By JC-Harvey

on 9/20/23

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Don Pepin Garcia 20th Anniversary L.E. 2023 Toro

Don Pepin Garcia 20th Anniversary L.E. 2023 Toro

Excellent, perfect draw, smooth, medium strong, tastes great throughout I would rate this cigar 9 of 10 & always buy again.

By Luke

on 8/30/24

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100%

Don Pepin Garcia Series JJ Belicosos

The Don Pepin Garcia Series JJ Belicosos is a fantastic cigar.

The Don Pepin Garcia Series JJ Belicosos is medium to full-bodied cigar that features a Nicaraguan Corojo wrapper. Upon lighting, I encountered a complex and rich array of flavors, with notes of cedar, dark chocolate, and a hint of black pepper, creating a robust and satisfying profile. The Don Pepin Garcia Series JJ Belicosos construction was top-notch, with a smooth draw and an even burn throughout the smoke. The aroma is inviting, with a pleasant and smoky quality. If you want a cigar with character and balance, the Don Pepin Garcia Series JJ Belicosos is a fantastic choice.

By JC-Harvey

on 11/2/23

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Rating
100%

Don Pepin Garcia Blue Imperiales - Torpedo

Don Pepin Garcia Blue Imperiales Torpedo is a robust and intense smoking experience

The Don Pepin Garcia Blue Imperiales Torpedo is a cigar that packs a flavorful punch with a medium to full-bodied profile and a dark and oily Nicaraguan Corojo wrapper. Upon lighting, a burst of bold and spicy flavors unfold, with notes of black pepper, cedar, and espresso creating a robust and intense smoking experience. The construction is high quality, with a well-constructed torpedo shape that concentrates the flavors. It offered a smooth draw and an even burn throughout the smoke. If you enjoy cigars with a kick and a complex array of flavors, the Don Pepin Garcia Blue Imperiales Torpedo is a worthwhile choice.

By JC-Harvey

on 9/20/23

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Don Pepin Garcia Blue Invictos - Robusto

What a Big Plate of Chocolate

The wrapper is silky and very tactile.

In cold - leather, chocolate, wood

The start is generously endowed with pepper. The smoke is very sweet, chocolatey. An inch later the pepperiness leaves, but does not leave us at all)) Pepper gives way to tones of dark coffee and dark chocolate. By the end of the first third, only chocolate remains in taste. Pure chocolate. Dark and aromatic. The smoke takes on a light perfumery.

The second third continues the active chocolate line, with some nuts and woodiness. The aftertaste remains light cognac and the aroma of oak barrels. Dark caramel is added to the final of the second third.
The fortress grows very delicately, pleasantly relaxing, but not tiring.

By the final third, the fortress is gaining momentum. The chocolate is fading away giving way to woody tones interspersed with dark roasted coffee and some herbal notes.

Smoking time - 110 minutes
Excellent cigar! Delicious taste. Bravo, Don Pepin!

By Roman Demchenko

on 1/11/22

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Rating
80%

Don Pepin Garcia Series JJ Sublime - Toro

Not bad, nothing special

This stick wasn't bad, but I've had better. The first three draws were super harsh and spicy but smoothed out after that. Definitely medium to full with multiple flavors. Draw was perfect but around the half way point the burn got really messed up.

By Redding Cigar Guy

on 7/5/20

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