Sunday, June 10 2007
The following article by Rich Perelman at
CigarCyclopedia.com spotlights the cigars made by one of the hottest blenders now working in premium
handmade cigars: Don Jose "Pepin" Garcia. Whether you're already a devotee of his cigars, or just incredibly curious about all the fuss, this is a
must read which also includes tasting commentaries on the Tatuaje and other Don Pepin cigar brands.
Los Angeles, June 8, 2007 – Once you meet Pete Johnson, you won't forget him. Beyond his friendly demeanor and ready smile, he's quite well decorated with tattoos up and down both arms (and maybe elsewhere).
Like many tobacconists, Johnson wanted a distinctive cigar for the Grand Havana House of Cigars, one that would offer what he wanted to see in taste, burn and complexity.
But unlike so many others, he didn't head for the Dominican Republic, Honduras or Nicaragua. He went to Miami and sought out a Cuban master who's recently set up shop in a tiny store and factory called El Rey de Los Habanos. The owner's name is Jose "Pepin" Garcia.
The story continues here.
