Information:
Country: Nicaragua
Wrapper: Nicaragua
Filler / Binder: Nicaragua
Length: 6”
Ring: 52
Cost: $8.00
Appearance (0-20): While
there really isn’t anything to scoff at when approaching the Legado De Pepin,
there is also very little that jumps out at you and says “BUY THIS CIGAR NOW!”.
The band is relatively unremarkable, and the cigar itself shows a multitude of
smaller veins on a medium brown colored Nicaraguan wrapper. But it doesn’t have
any major knocks against it either. It’s more or less unremarkable and one I may
have passed over if I didn’t notice it was a Pepin blend, which I’m typically
partial to.
Score: 16

Score: 18
Strength (0-20): Listed
in the full range, I can tell you it definitely has the kick to be there, but I
didn’t think it actually had that sort of longevity. If anything this is more a
medium stick that peaks into the full realm from time to time. I was slightly
disappointed by this.
Score: 16
Flavor (0-20): Before
even lighting up, it’s easy to taste some hey and sweetness on the draw. Post
lighting there are some wonderful earthy tobacco tastes that are mixed with
some slight bitter coffee. The bitterness isn’t overpowering, but is well
balanced quickly with some delightful dark chocolate notes that follow. As the
stick progressed, there is more of a spicy pepper flavor that ends up being
present. Unfortunately, there is also a bit of a grassy flavor that’s distracting
from the core flavors. Even more disappointing is that the stick remains
stagnant with the same flavor through the rest of the smoke.
Score: 16

Score: 14
Additional Notes: Paired
with water at Cigars International.
Overall (0-100): This Pepin blend is one that may have fallen
by the wayside for me if I hadn’t seen his name on it. The actual look of the
cigar gave no real pop, and it was actually kind of indicative of the experience
overall. Nothing really shined for me here – the price is a bit steep, the
strength is weaker than expected, and the flavor mixture is solid but is both
one dimensional and a little distracted by the grassy flavor that comes
through. I guess I expected more of Pepin. It’s not the worst blend I have had,
but I would likely pass on buying one at retail price.
Score: 80
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