Cigar Geeks - Don Pepin Garcia (My Father Cigars) My Father No. 3

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Don Pepin Garcia (My Father Cigars) My Father No. 3
Written by Cigar Geeks Member: Dave (Deener27)

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Cigar Geeks Rating

This was a blind review by our members.

This one has been generously sponsored by our member bstessl (Brian). The cigar provided for this round is the http://www.cigargeeks.com/cigardb/default.asp?action=showcig&cigar_id=23019">Don Pepin Garcia My Father (Rosado) No. 3. The eponymous My Father cigar is the flagship cigar of Garcia's operation, blended by Jamie in honor of his father. One of the most revered cigars being produced today, the powerhouse My Father is blended to have a balanced and rich flavor with just right amount of power (which for the Garcia's is more than for other cigar families). Thanks very much Brian for sponsoring this!

Don Pepin Garcia (My Father Cigars) My Father No. 3

Brand:: Don Pepin Garcia (My Father Cigars)
Name:: My Father No. 3
Length:: 6
Ring Gauge:: 49
Country of Origin:: Nicaragua
Filler:: Nicaragua
Binder:: Nicaragua
Wrapper:: Ecuador
Color:: Rosado
Strength:: Medium-Full
Shape:: Toro
Average Member Purchase Price:: $8.26
Average Member Rating:: (9 Review(s))

This cigar was enjoyed with Willett Pot Still

Pre-Light: 9 Points of 10 Possible

Pre-light was almost perfect on this cigar. The wrapper was rather dry and smooth with very light veins throughout. The triple cap was perfectly rolled which led to a very easy cut with no splintering or unraveling. It was a well constructed cigar that was not too tight. Pre-light aromas were very pleasant and included cedar, honey and hay with a really nice spice.

Lighting and Burn: 13 Points of 15 Possible

The burn was also almost flawless with just a bit of a wave to it but not so much that it required any touching up. Ash was not too solid as it fell every inch and a half and was of a dark gray color for the duration of the smoke. Burn rate was nice and slow which led to an almost 2 hour cigar and one that certainly should be savored. Smoke volume was very nice and the stick did not need any re-lighting or probing.

Construction: 28 Points of 30 Possible

The construction was almost flawless. In examining the foot of the cigar prior to lighting, it was very well rolled and packed with the different fillers of various colors being distributed nicely. The cap was again very well constructed and did not produce any unraveling even as I smoked it to a nub. The draw was perfect throughout the whole smoke and there was no deforming of the cigar at any point.

Flavor and Aroma: 42 Points of 45 Possible

Upon lighting, there was a significant blast of heat and pepper. If this had continued in this manner, I would have tagged this cigar as being a pepper-bomb and an extremely full cigar. Right after the initial pop, the cigar mellowed to a nice medium with some hits of spice and pepper but with a nice, deep flavor of cedar and some honey sweetness in the background. As I progressed to the 2nd third, I noticed that the flavors were intensifying slightly but without one becoming too dominant or becoming acrid. The cigar was just wonderfully balanced throughout with really nice cedar and earthy flavors with just a dash of sweetness. The cigar progressed to a bit more full bodied and peppery profile for the final third without becoming too harsh.

Overall, it was a pleasant smoke from start to finish. The only criticism is that it was just slightly monotone with very few changes, but when you start off really well, why should it change too much.

Summary

I would like to that Brian for selecting a very good cigar for this month's critique and for selecting me as a reviewer. We ran into some shipping issues which Brian worked out flawlessly. Despite the struggles with that and some other major issues that I ran into this past week, this was a cigar that I was looking forward to spending time reviewing and it certainly did not disappoint in the least. It was worth every minute of relaxing time. I am looking forward to seeing what cigar I was smoking so that I can acquire a box to indulge in occasionally as well as to share. It was well worth the journey as it is well constructed and a very bold, yet smooth cigar. Definitely worth the time and effort to find and smoke for sure.