3D's Cigars

Don Pepin Garcia

● Coffee: 4 - The cigar has a notable coffee essence, especially in the initial draw ● Almonds: 3 - While not as prominent, there are subtle nutty undertones that could be interpreted as almonds ● Walnuts: 2 - Walnuts are less frequently mentioned, but there are some earthy and woody notes that might hint at it ● Cocoa: 4 - Cocoa is a significant flavor, especially in the middle third of the cigar, where it blends with caramel and chocolate notes ● Dark Chocolate: 4 - Dark chocolate is a prominent note, particularly in the second third of the cigar ● Caramel: 4 - Caramel sweetness is noticeable, especially as the cigar progresses ● Cedar: 5 - Cedar is a dominant flavor throughout the cigar ● Oak: 3 - Oak notes are present but not as strong as cedar ● Tea: 2 - Tea notes are subtle and not commonly highlighted ● Earth: 4 - Earthy tones are quite prominent, especially in the final third ● Leather: 4 - Leather is a significant flavor, particularly towards the end ● Peat: 2 - Peat is not a commonly mentioned note for this cigar ● Musty: 2 - Musty notes are subtle and not frequently noted ● Pepper: 5 - Pepper, especially black pepper, is a strong and defining characteristic ● Clove: 3 - Clove is present but not as dominant ● Cinnamon: 3 - Cinnamon adds a subtle spice, particularly in the retrohale

Foundation Cigar Co.

My Father

Fonseca MX Toro Grande (6.5 x 56) • Wrapper: Mexican San Andres • Binder: Nicaraguan • Filler: Nicaraguan • Strength: Medium-Full **NOTE: this review is for this cigar, at the time of smoking** Please see the score on the attached scoresheet - this review is for the MX version that is not in the database My very first “real” premium cigar was the Don Pepin Blue label, and I have never looked back. This brand, this factory, everything I have tried, I have loved. There are only 2 other Brands I can say that about, LFD and RoMa Craft. This is the second Vitola of this cigar I have smoked, the first was the Cedros, and I smoked it right out of the lounge humidor. Now, this almost never works out for me, I like to smoke a bit on the drier side. And while that cigar had issues due to humidity, I cold still tell it was a fantastic cigar. So I went out and purchased 10 of the Toro Grande. They have been resting in my humidor for about 2 months, the score sheet will tell you exactly how long. Both cigars were smoked in the same lounge, in the same chair actually…funny! This is a fantastic cigar, from tip to tail, start to finish. The San Andres wrapper is amazing to smoke, and to look at, it a deep brown, dry with a fantastic texture. The wrapper provides an earthiness to the blend that for me is very welcomed. Smoking the cigar was everything I expected, but I still think a few more months of rest and they will really shine. First third started out with the Pepin Pepper blast, but the wrapper tends to tone it down, smoke was thick and creamy, and the finish was long and dry…time to get a bottle of water, overall, the flavors are super dark, dark fruit or chocolate, deep wood and leather. Second third there is a slight hint of sweetness, and the flavor profile has lightened up, enough to notice, and almost call it a profile change, and now the 2nd band is in the way. Burn and construction is doing ok, burn is chasing itself just a bit. The finish, well the finish is everything a Pepin finish promises, full on back to the dark flavors, black coffee and the spice is on full display, but it all works, and works very well.

Arturo Fuente

So, a classic is a classic for a reason. This is such a smoked cigar I am not going to spend very much time describing it. It carries a lot of cedar, some coffee/coco and a bit of red pepper spice. All of this is carried by a great foundation of DR tobacco taste and feel. As with most things AF the construction, burn and draw of this cigar are impeccable. I recently experienced a family tragedy, there are days, when sitting outside with a cigar really helps me connect and process my connection to the event. It is a long road. I have never smoked cigars to review them, I smoke them for the places they let my mind wander off to. Too often in life we forget that we are allowed to simply exist. This cigar opened up a space and allowed me to simply be. What else can you ask for?

Foundation Cigar Co.

This was the right cigar, at the right time. Sometimes it works out that way. It was medium in flavor and I thought it was medium in strength, until I was done....

AJ Fernandez

Good dark and peppery cigar.