Father's Day Gifts

Cigar Aficionado Rating 96

2015 Cigar Aficionado’s Cigar of the Year

The original My Father brand was created by Jaime Garcia to honour his father, Pepin. A year later, Pepin decided to honour his own father with an offshoot brand called My Father Le Bijou 1922.

Unlike the originals, which have an Ecuadoran wrapper, Le Bijou 1922 cigars are darker and stronger. The blend is Nicaraguan from top to bottom, showcasing Cuban-seed wrappers that the Garcia family calls oscuro. Only one size—this torpedo—is box-pressed. Some people may say that box-pressing a cigar is only an aesthetic decision but when the Garcia’s took this hearty, complex blend, rolled it into a torpedo shape and then gave it a pressing, the result stood out for its ability to deliver complex notes clearly and harmoniously.

The date 1922 denotes the birth year of José Garcia, the father of José “Pepin” Garcia. Le Bijou means “the jewel” in French. This cigar is symbolic of all the Garcia family has achieved.

Pepin started as a roller in Cuba before emigrating to Miami and eventually opening a tiny rolling gallery in Little Havana. Commercial and critical acclaim for his cigars allowed expansion into Nicaragua.

Today, Pepin, Jaime and Janny Garcia lead My Father Cigars, and their factory in Estelí produces millions of cigars a year. Despite rapid growth, the family still takes great care in producing cigars of quality and distinction, which shows in this My Father Le Bijou 1922 Torpedo Box Pressed.

It takes a profound understanding of cigar tobaccos to create a smoke that conveys uncanny impressions of dark chocolate-covered raisins, savoury leather and a sweet-and-salty finish that resonates on the palate. This cigar has an ideal combination of power and finesse to make it No. 1 for 2015, the second Cigar of the Year for My Father Cigars.

Wrapper: Habana Oscuro-Oscuro

Binder: Nicaragua

Filler: Nicaragua

Strength: Full

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Cigar Journal Cigar Of The Year 2017

Cigar Aficionado Rating 98

Since the introduction of the My Father brand in 2008, the Garcia Family seem to come up with hit blend after hit blend. After a lengthy wait for international availability, we are delighted to launch two vitolas from the My Father The Judge range. Orginally released at the end of 2016, the My Father The Judge Grand Robusto was named Cigar Journal No1 Cigar of the Year 2017 and has just been named as Cigar Aficionado Cigar of the Year for 2024 with a rating of 98.

The Judge features three different Nicaraguan fillers, all grown on Garcia family farms as well as Corojo and Criollo binders and finished with an Ecuadorian Sumatran wrapper. This full bodied cigar starts off slightly salty, with interesting woody and almond tones. It is unbelieveably smooth, nutty, delicately acidic and develops subtle notes of anise, coffee and bread in the very creamy smoke texture.

Wrapper: Ecuadorian Sumatra

Binder: Corojo & Criollo

Filler: Nicaragua

Strength: Full

Cigar Aficionado Rating 95

The Flor De Las Antillas brand was released by My Father Cigars in May 2012 in the USA using a variety of Nicaraguan tobaccos, their trademark double binder and a wrapper leaf grown in  the open sunlight. They named the brand for Cuba, the largest of the Antilles Islands, which are called Antillas in their native Spanish.

These box pressed cigars are delicious from the first puff, with notes of nutmeg, white pepper and just enough strength without being overpowering. They start with the signature My Father spice and have a rich cocoa flavour. They produce a beautiful white ash giving a great finish.

"Sophisticated and rich with a savory, leathery core that complements every sweet note of marzipan and white chocolate without losing its bold character. The finish is toasty and delicious."-Cigar Aficionado

Wrapper: Sun Grown

Binder: Nicaragua

Filler: Nicaragua

Strength: Medium to Full

Le Bijou (The Jewel) 1922 is a blend that has been created within the well known brand “My Father”. Jose “Pepin” Garcia has made this in honour, appreciation and memory of his father, who was born in 1922.

Its finishing touches are composed of a Habano O.O (Oscuro) wrapper, this is due to its intense colour within the natural variety. This is a full bodied blend with exquisite and exceptional aroma.

Wrapper: Habana Oscuro-Oscuro

Binder: Nicaragua

Filler: Nicaragua

Strength: Full

Length: 4 1/2″

Ring Gauge: 50

#7 Cigar Journal Top 25 2014

Cigar Aficionado Rating 90

The Flor De Las Antillas brand was released by My Father Cigars in May 2012 in the USA using a variety of Nicaraguan tobaccos, their trademark double binder and a wrapper leaf grown in  the open sunlight. They named the brand for Cuba, the largest of the Antilles Islands, which are called Antillas in their native Spanish.

The cigars are delicious from the first puff, with notes of nutmeg, white pepper and just enough strength without being overpowering.

Wrapper: Sun Grown

Binder: Nicaragua

Filler: Nicaragua

Strength: Medium to Full

Length: 5″

Ring Gauge: 50