| Hailing from the Miami-based El Rey de los Habanos factory, the Don Pepin Garcia Black Label Belicoso |
| cigar, also known as the Cuban Classic, represents one-fifth of the realization of a young boy's |
| dream. Let me explain. Young Jose' Garcia began rolling cigars in Cuba in 1961 when he was just |
| eleven years old, eventually becoming one of the top torcedors in that island country. Thirty years |
| of immersion in the world of the leaf later he fled the Castro regime to make his own fortune, |
| eventually ending up in Miami's Little Havana district where he started his cigar company. To this |
| day, after all of his successes creating cigars for others, only five cigars have earned the right |
| to bear the Don Pepin Garcia name. The all-Nicaraguan Black Label is one of them. |
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| Adorned with an elegantly scripted band replacing the more simple label of years past, the rich brown |
| Habano Rosado wrapper firmly embraces expertly bunched fillers that reek with coca-like aromas. When |
| smoked, the first third of the 5 1/2" x 54 cigar is loaded with coffee and woodsy notes, the perfect |
| draw pumping smoke. Some of the characteristic Don Pepin black pepper enters during the second third |
| right about the time the cigar goes full-throttle, and it keeps the pedal down throughout the last |
| half when some leather and spice are added to the ever-shifting mix. You'll nub this cigar, no doubt. |
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| A feast for all five senses. the Don Pepin Garcia Black Label Belicoso is recommended for more |
| experienced smokers, particularly those who enjoy Joya De Nicaragua Antaño or Cain Habano. |
