Don Pepin Garcia cigars are the namesake brand of Cuban-trained master blender José “Pepín” García, made by his family’s company, My Father Cigars, which rolls cigars in Miami and Estelí, Nicaragua. The blends use Nicaraguan binder and filler tobaccos, and the maker rates its lines from medium (the E.R.H.) to full bodied. The original “Blue Label” pairs a Habano Rosado wrapper with typical notes of leather, cedar and hot pepper, while the Cuban Classic leans toward wood, earth, cocoa and mixed nuts. For the signature peppery profile, start with Don Pepin Garcia Blue, the blend My Father says inspired its other lines. For an earthier, cocoa-tinged alternative, try Don Pepin Garcia Cuban Classic Black Edition, which our listing describes with bold spice, dark earth and a long finish. Our shop tags both full bodied, though My Father rates the Cuban Classic medium to full.
Don Pepin Garcia Cigars
Don Pepin Garcia Cigars is the eponymous brand of Cuban master blender José “Pepín” Garcia, handcrafted by the Garcia family at My Father Cigars in Miami and Estelí, Nicaragua. Best known for lines like Don Pepin Garcia Original “Blue Label,” Cuban Classic and Series JJ, these cigars are built on Nicaraguan binder and filler tobaccos in what Cigar Aficionado calls Pepín’s Cubanesque style.
Don Pepin Garcia Cigars
Frequently asked questions about Don Pepin Garcia Cigars
Who makes Don Pepin Garcia cigars, and where?
Don Pepin Garcia is the namesake brand of José “Pepín” García, who learned his craft in Cuba's cigar industry before bringing his style to Miami in 2003. The cigars are made by the García family's company, My Father Cigars, which has a boutique factory in Miami and a large factory in Estelí, Nicaragua.
How strong are Don Pepin Garcia cigars?
Most lines sit at the stronger end. My Father rates the Original (Blue Label) full bodied, the Cuban Classic medium to full, and Series JJ three-quarters to full bodied, while the E.R.H. (El Rey de los Habanos) is rated medium. Our shop tags both of its Don Pepin Garcia cigars, the Blue and the Cuban Classic Black Edition, full bodied, though the maker rates the Cuban Classic medium to full.
Which Don Pepin Garcia cigar should I try first, and how do the lines differ?
Start with Don Pepin Garcia Blue, the original Blue Label blend, which typically shows leather, cedar and hot pepper over a Habano Rosado wrapper. The Cuban Classic, offered in our shop as the Cuban Classic Black Edition, also uses Nicaraguan tobaccos under a Habano Rosado wrapper but leans toward wood, earth, cocoa and mixed nuts. Series JJ, which we do not currently list, uses a Corojo Rosado wrapper with earthy notes and hints of ginger and cedar.
Where can I buy Don Pepin Garcia cigars online?
Oxford Cigar Company carries a selection of Don Pepin Garcia on its Don Pepin Garcia category page: https://oxfordcigarcompany.com/don-pepin-garcia-cigars/. Free US shipping on orders $50+.