Don Pepin Vintage Edition

Dominating and executing with perfection the growing, aging, and fermenting of tobaccos in innovative ways, the My Father Brand has seen unparalleled success with master cigar maker Jose Garcia at its helm. Garcia, otherwise known as Don Pepin, has seen a tremendous amount of success in the cigar industry over the years. In celebration of two prosperous decades in the world of cigars, the Don Pepin Garcia brand wanted to reminisce on their twenty-years long journey of progression culminating in various noteworthy achievements. Simultaneously, while marking this momentous occasion, they wished to contribute to the Tobacconists’ Association of America’s (TAA) Exclusive Series Program this year. The by-product, the Don Pepin Vintage Edition. The debut line is a Nicaraguan puro that uses a Corojo 99 leaf for the wrapper and is available in three sizes. Those in the cigar community may say that you can call this special edition a throwback, and a throwback, more specifically in this case is a reflection on big dreams coming to fruition, showing gratitude, and looking forward to future triumphs. Spirited by whence it all started, the breakthrough of the cigar industry, this special edition is steeped in all things vintage from the case to the cigar itself. Quite pastoral, its packaging alone is a vison to behold. One can see the antiquated nuances from the signature logo, and script prominently displayed throughout its traditional wooden exterior. Once you open its gold-tone clasp, surveyors will find another iteration of the company logo at its interior lid in a rich maroon hue. Simple and understated but beautifully eye-catching, it is sure to spark conversation in any setting, instantly becoming the focal point in any room, like a timeless piece of art. For those that are familiar with brand, the current smokes boast a more intricate and modern design for the band usually utilizing multiple color schemes with a slightly domineering approach to the logo. Here, at a glance, one is immediately drawn to the band because of its otherwise stark contrast. Artfully dated, the special edition band recalls back to one originally found on one of Don Pepin Garcia's first cigars. Striking, the gold and maroon colorway as a backdrop for the Don Pepin script logo marries exceptionally well. A sight to behold, altogether, seeing the beautifully banded cigars housed in its artful box exudes a vintage aura encapsulating a revolutionary time period. Now, spotlight on the actual medium-full bodied cigar itself. Well-made and slightly oily to the touch, the Corojo 99 wrapper gleams with each subtle movement. An obvious choice, one can say the wrapper and the cigar maker have a lot in common. The use of the Corojo 99 wrapper is not only synonymous with Garcia's birthplace, Cuba, but his determination and innovation, for at one point in time the decline in pure Corojo usage prompted Cuban engineers to cultivate this now coveted hybrid tobacco. At the heart, one will find it lush with Nicaraguan binder and filler. This framework awards smokers an even draw and burn throughout featuring a spicy kick-off followed by notes of cream, oak, and toast spotted with hints of lemon-lime soda. It’s safe to say that patriarch and CEO Jose Garcia and the entire family as a unit have managed to create an unrivalled, award-winning portfolio of My Father brands due to their strict industry standards, passion, and talent amongst other things. Consistent and versatile in taste, this addition, also highly rated, fits right into the prestigious family. Shop Santa Clara your trusted cigar wholesaler for boxes of 20 and watch them fly off the shelves.