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San Cristobal Papagayo XXL

 
Ashton added a new size to their San Cristobal line. The San Cristobal Papagayo XXL still features the complex flavors of the popular San Cristobal line, only in a 6 x 60 size.
 
We have single cigars available for $9.50 and boxes of 21 for $179.50.

# | Posted On: 4/12/2010 10:32:16 AM | Tags: cigars, san cristobal, ashton, pepin garcia

San Cristobal Seleccion del Sol

A new addition to the San Cristobal line, the San Cristobal Sun Grown is going to be a limited production line consisting of three sizes. The cigars feature a Nicaraguan Sun Grown wrapper.
 
These were some of the best new cigars I smoked at the trade show.
 

# | Posted On: 8/28/2009 2:52:36 PM | Tags: cigars, san cristobal, pepin, pepin garcia, ashton

San Cristobal Papagayo

San Cristobal added a new size to their line.  The Papagayo measures 5 3/4 x 55 with singles going for $9.25 and a box of 21 for $170.  These new cigars are available right now on our website.
 

# | Posted On: 4/28/2009 9:05:41 AM | Tags: cigars, san cristobal, pepin, pepin garcia, ashton

La Aroma de Cuba Edicion Especial

 
Ashton has announced an extension of their classic La Aroma de Cuba line.  The new line, made by Jose "Pepin" Garcia in Nicaragua, is called La Aroma de Cuba Edicion Especial.  The exquisite balance is only topped by the rich complexity of the blend.  The line is medium bodied and the flavors sparkle on the tongue.  Handcrafted in small batch fashion by a select group of master rollers, the blend is made up of rich, well aged Nicaraguan tobaccos and finished off with a delicious Ecuadorian Cuban-seed sun grown wrapper.  Five sizes of the new La Aroma de Cuba Edicion Especial are offered:
 
No. 1 (5 5/8 x 46)
-singles: $7.15
-box of 25: $155.00
 
No. 2 (4 7/8 x 48)   
-singles: $6.75   
-box of 25: $146.00
 
No. 3 (6 x 50)
-singles: $7.85
-box of 25: $171.00
 
No. 4 (7 x 49)
-singles: $8.25
-box of 25: $180.00
 
No. 5 (5 1/2 x 52)
-singles: $8.05
-box of 25: $175.50
 
These should be shipping some time in September.  We have all sizes available for Pre-Order right now.
 

# | Posted On: 7/17/2008 2:42:55 PM | Tags: Cigars, Ashton, La Aroma de Cuba, Pepin Garcia

Benchmade Cigars by Ashton

These Nicaraguan puros are made in Jose "Pepin" Garcia's factory.  They have a rich, spicy complexity and are an absolute bargain for the price.  Benchmade cigars come in boxes of 25 with four sizes available.
 
Cazadore (6 1/2 x 46)
singles: $2.60
box: $58.50
 
Churchill (7 x 50)
singles: $2.90
box: $65.00
 
Robusto (5 x 50)
singles: $2.70
box: $61.00
 
Toro (6 x 50)
singles: $2.80
box: $63.00

# | Posted On: 6/26/2008 4:18:28 PM | Tags: Cigars, Ashton, Benchmade, Pepin Garcia

Cigar Aficionado's Top 25 Cigars of 2007 (#15)


"Sometimes you just need a powerful corona to make your day right, and it's hard to find a better choice than the Tatuaje Havana VI Angeles.  This 4 5/8-inch x 42-ring cigar is crammed with strong black cherry, spice and leather, and the finish is a mile long.  We found it the strongest of the six-size Havana VI line, and our favorite of the bunch. 
Original Tatuajes, which were made in Miami, are hard to find, given their limited production.  Havana VIs, the "red label" versions, are made in Nicaragua and easier to find.  They're also cheaper, thanks to the lower cost of labor in Nicaragua.  As with all Tatuajes, these are made by Jose "Pepin" Garcia."
 
David Savono & James Suckling, Cigar Aficionado, February 2008

# | Posted On: 2/1/2008 12:23:17 PM | Tags: Cigars, Tatuaje, Pepin Garcia

Cigar Aficionado's Top 25 Cigars of 2007 (#12)


No. 12
San Cristobal Monumento
 
"No cigarmaker in the world today has more buzz than Jose "Pepin" Garcia.  Mainly on the strength of Tatuaje and Padilla brands, which he makes for other clients, his gutsy cigars have always graced out Top 25 list.  Now Garcia has landed his largest client yet: the Levins, owners of the Ashton brand.  The Levins asked Garcia to create San Cristobal in his new Nicaragua factory, and he responded with a fine, rich smoke a bit more tempered than the leathery powerhouses for which he has become famous.  The brand hit the market in August, led by the huge Monumento, a visually striking 7 1/4-inch x 49-ring cigar with a slightly tapered head and a wrapper the color of semisweet chocolate.  The performance is typical Garcia, with spicy notes of nutmeg balanced by sweet cherry."
 
David Savono & James Suckling, Cigar Aficionado, February 2008
 
 

# | Posted On: 1/31/2008 1:55:33 PM | Tags: Cigars, Ashton, San Cristobal, Pepin Garcia

Don Pepin Garcia Lancero Sampler

Don Pepin Garcia Lancero Samplers are now back in stock!

 
 
We have a small amount of Don Pepin Garcia Lancero Samplers.  This is a very special limited release sampler pack. You get 10 Lanceros, 2 each from 5 different Pepin Garcia lines. There are 2 Blue Label, 2 Series JJ Natural, 2 Series JJ Maduro, 2 Black Edition, and 2 El Centurion Lanceros. We only have a small amount of these so orders will have to be taken on a first come, first served basis.

# | Posted On: 1/15/2008 3:26:05 PM | Tags: Cigars, Boutique Cigar, Pepin, Pepin Garcia

Don Pepin Garcia Lancero Sampler

 
 
We have a small amount of Don Pepin Garcia Lancero Samplers.  This is a very special limited release sampler pack. You get 10 Lanceros, 2 each from 5 different Pepin Garcia lines. There are 2 Blue Label, 2 Series JJ Natural, 2 Series JJ Maduro, 2 Black Edition, and 2 El Centurion Lanceros. We only have a small amount of these so orders will have to be taken on a first come, first served basis.

# | Posted On: 12/11/2007 10:59:37 AM | Tags: Cigars, Boutique Cigar, Pepin, Pepin Garcia

DON PEPIN GARCIA CIGARS

 
 
 
We are extremely happy to announce the arrival of Don Pepin Garcia Cigars to Jack Schwartz Importer.  Mr. Garcia is making some of the most exciting, talked about cigars available right now.  When he's not working on Tatuaje, Cabaiguan, or San Cristobal cigars he's making his very own blends.  Right now we're carrying three lines by Pepin Garcia:
 
Blue Label
 
Black Edition
 
Series JJ
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 DON PEPIN GARCIA BLUE LABEL
 
The Blue Label is a rich, full bodied cigar with a Nicaraguan filler/binder blend. The wrapper is a Corojo Oscuro that adds excellent aroma and a wonderful complexity.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
DON PEPIN GARCIA BLACK EDITION 
 
This medium-to-full bodied cigar comes in six sizes. The filler/binder is all Nicaraguan and the wrapper is a Habano Rosado.
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 DON PEPIN GARCIA SERIES JJ
 
The Nicaraguan filler and binder is perfectly complimented by the Nicaraguan Corojo Rosado wrapper. The Series JJ smokes medium bodied with rich flavors and hints of cream.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

# | Posted On: 11/5/2007 10:33:51 AM | Tags: Cigars, Boutique Cigar, Pepin, Pepin Garcia