Don Pepin Garcia Vegas Cubanas Imperiales torpedo brings Nicaraguan intensity in a 6 1/8" x 52 figurado shape. Priced at $162 for 20 cigars, this My Father Cigars creation shows visible quality with its oily Habano Rosado Claro wrapper and triple cap finish. First released in Pepin's early Miami days, it delivers that signature spicy kick seasoned smokers crave.
First Third: Black pepper explosion with charred oak undertones. Physical warmth hits the palate immediately - classic Pepin DNA. Tight ash holds past 1.5" despite bold smoke output.
Middle Third: Transition to salted caramel sweetness through the nose. Earthy notes of roasted coffee emerge, while the draw remains effortless. Watch the burn line - needs one minor correction here.
Final Third: Dark chocolate bitterness balances residual spice. Noticeable nicotine build-up kicks in around 75-minute mark. Lingering cedar aftertaste with touch of white pepper.
The toothy wrapper glistens with visible oils. Box code reveals 14 months age - optimal smoking condition. Perfect draw resistance with no soft spots. Burn requires two minor touch-ups across 90-minute session. Final inch gets harsh - common in Nic puros of this intensity.
Rolled at My Father's Esteli factory using vintage 2018 Jalapa filler. Volcanic soil tobaccos contribute mineral sharpness. The Corojo binder adds structural integrity - zero unraveling despite aggressive puffing. Ometepe-grown wrapper provides signature sheen.
