Talk:Pepin Garcia

GETTING STARTED
I'm still gathering info on the subject, and would appreciate anything you have to contribute. I would appreciate your e-mailing me before making any changes to this page until the end of the month. After that, have at it!

Glacierman 05:03, 15 November 2006 (UTC)

OK, I've taken this about as far as I can by myself for now, so am removing the edit tag. It is now open to all.

Glacierman 21:00, 21 November 2006 (UTC)

What IS a Pepin Garcia cigar?

 * Any cigar blended AND manufactured by Pepin at either of his two factories is considered a PG cigar for the purposes of this article.

What IS NOT a Pepin Garcia cigar?

 * Cigars whose blend was created by Pepin, but which is manufactured by someone OTHER than Don Pepin is NOT considered a PG cigar. This includes cigars from Tabacalera Tropical.

Glacierman 07:06, 26 November 2006 (UTC)

Please Register!
Somebody has been editing without registering and logging in. While this is OK, it would be nice to know who has been aiding the effort!

Glacierman 06:00, 22 November 2006 (UTC)

And why were Havana Soul and Spiriti Sanctus removed??? Don't just delete something without explaining why. I have reverted that edit and moved them to the listing for Cigar King, as they are house brands for that company.

Glacierman 06:10, 22 November 2006 (UTC)

Photos
I have a photo of Don Pepin for which I am attempting to track down permissions. With luck, it can be used here.

Glacierman 05:05, 15 November 2006 (UTC)

Permission still pending. ..

Glacierman 21:00, 21 November 2006 (UTC)

Permission granted 11/22/06 by the copyright owner, Cigar King, Inc.

Glacierman 22:30, 22 November 2006 (UTC)

Another Pepin brand
To be released soon is the La Amistad. I have no further details at the moment. When I find out more, I will include it where most appropriate.

Glacierman 03:38, 16 November 2006 (UTC)

Also, a box-pressed cigar (name unknown at this time) is scheduled to be released soon for E & O Brands.

Glacierman 07:47, 19 November 2006 (UTC)
 * This was the 601 Box-pressed Maduro and it has been added. Glacierman 22:40, 12 June 2007 (UTC)

Things to track down

 * Who Pepin worked with in Nicaragua prior to coming to the US
 * DOB Year obtained, but month and date are still needed.
 * Still living, so the year of birth is sufficient, per biography guidelines. Glacierman 02:41, 26 December 2006 (UTC)
 * Name of Nicaraguan factory
 * Name of wife; other children?
 * Details of his work in Cuba
 * Exact dates (at least years) for his peregrinations.
 * Address of Miami factory

Glacierman 03:38, 16 November 2006 (UTC)

Notes on Sources
¡Ay de mi! Information is found scattered about the Internet, a little bit here, a little bit there, very rarely any large chunks of data. Listing everything would result in a very unwieldy list, so I am giving the sources with the largest amounts of data.

Glacierman 18:33, 16 November 2006 (UTC)

Slowly citing appropriate sources as I have the time.

Glacierman 20:09, 22 December 2006 (UTC)

POV
He has gone from an unknown to one of the most highly sought-after cigar makers in a very short while. OK, he isn't yet in the same league with the majors, like Fuente and Swedish Match, etc., but he is on the top of the heap in the boutique arena, and his reputation is equal to people like the Padrons, Olivas, etc.

Glacierman 22:30, 22 November 2006 (UTC)

Edited for POV and removed POV tag.

Glacierman 22:46, 22 November 2006 (UTC)

New Brands

 * Ashton recently announced the pending release of the San Cristóbal, which is being made by Pepin. No further details are yet available. This is the first line for a major brand that Pepin has done, and marks a break-through. When this is released and more info is available, it will be given it's own page. Glacierman 22:37, 12 June 2007 (UTC)
 * To be released soon is the La Amistad. I have no further details at the moment. When I find out more, I will include it where most appropriate.

Glacierman 03:38, 16 November 2006 (UTC)
 * 5 Vegas Miami - announced in a short note in a dealer's cataglogue. Glacierman 15:47, 30 June 2007 (UTC)

Padilla Cigars
The contract between Padilla and Pepin was not renewed, so as of early 2008, Pepin will stop manufacture, and Padilla will be making arrangements with someone else. I will delete the Padilla listings in July '08. Glacierman (talk)

Image is too large
Someone who's invested in this article should re-size the image in the infobox. Judging from the pixelation, it's a bitmap image (i.e. a raster graphic) that's not meant to be displayed that large. ask123 (talk) 14:48, 15 December 2008 (UTC)

Moving on
I started this page, but I'm on to other things. I no longer have the time to keep this updated--haven't for some time--and someone else will have to update it as necessary. Sorry, but life has its own agenda. Glacierman (talk) 23:05, 21 June 2009 (UTC)

Notable coverage for later
I'm on mobile and don't have the time to do what needs to be done for a day or two, but I want to leave this source here, this article needs a major rework and some better sources. https://www.cigarjournal.com/jose-pepin-garcia-born-in-a-factory/ --WhoIs 127.0.0.1 ping/loopback 18:18, 1 November 2022 (UTC)


 * also https://www.cigaraficionado.com/article/the-next-big-thing-in-cigars-pepin-6220 --WhoIs 127.0.0.1 ping/loopback 18:20, 1 November 2022 (UTC)
 * Also also https://www.cigaraficionado.com/article/pepins-new-look-15510 --WhoIs 127.0.0.1 ping/loopback 18:22, 1 November 2022 (UTC)
 * Also also also https://www.cigars-connect.com/don-pepin-i-was-born-and-grew-up-in-a-cigar-factory WhoIs 127.0.0.1 ping/loopback 18:31, 1 November 2022 (UTC)