Don Pepín has his own line, his work with My Father, and blends he makes for half the industry besides. La Gran Oferta — 'the grand offering' — is his own house at full stretch.
Full-flavoured and generous, with dark spice, sweet earth and a long finish. Five sizes including a lancero, which is where the wrapper really shows itself.
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Rosado
Binder: Nicaraguan
Filler: Nicaraguan long-filler
Strength: Medium to full
Sizes: Robusto (5.0" x 50), Torpedo (6.1" x 52), Toro (6.0" x 50), Toro Gordo (6.0" x 56), Lancero (7.5" x 38)
The lancero is the connoisseur's choice. Very few brands still make one properly.