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My Father cigars
My Father is the Nicaraguan powerhouse of master blender Jaime Garcia and his father Don Pepin, whose Flor de las Antillas earned Cigar Aficionado's No. 1 Cigar of the Year in 2012.
- Founded
- 2008
- Origin
- Nicaragua
- Founder
- José 'Pepin' Garcia & Jaime Garcia
- Based in
- Estelí, Nicaragua
Few family names carry as much weight in the modern premium cigar world as Garcia. José "Pepin" Garcia spent decades mastering the craft in Cuba before leaving for Miami in 2003, where he built a small factory in Little Havana and quickly earned a devoted following for his full-bodied, Cuban-influenced blends. His son Jaime grew alongside him, absorbing every nuance of tobacco selection and blending — and eventually surpassing expectations with a line created expressly in his father's honor.
The My Father brand debuted in 2008 as Jaime's tribute to Don Pepin. By 2009 the family had opened a state-of-the-art factory in Estelí, Nicaragua, anchoring their production in a region whose volcanic soils produce bold, complex leaf. The flagship My Father blend draws on Cuban-seed Nicaraguan fillers under a rich Ecuador Habano wrapper, delivering the dense, creamy power the Garcias are known for. The Flor de las Antillas — named for Cuba, the largest of the Antilles Islands where both men learned their trade — became the most decorated cigar in the brand's history, claiming the top spot on Cigar Aficionado's annual Top 25 list in 2012.
The Factory and Its Reach
The My Father Cigars S.A. factory in Estelí is one of Nicaragua's largest boutique operations, producing tens of millions of cigars annually. Beyond their own labels, the Garcias roll for Tatuaje, Crowned Heads, Foundation Cigar Co., and Ashton, making them a cornerstone supplier for some of the most sought-after independent brands in the market. The Le Bijou 1922, introduced later, extended the portfolio into boxier, fuller-sized formats that showcase aged Nicaraguan ligero at the heart of the blend.
Flagship lines
My Father Le Bijou 1922 · My Father No. 1 · My Father Flor de las Antillas · My Father La Opulencia
The My Father lineup
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Medium-FullDon Pepín García Black Label 1979 Robusto
Don Pepín's 'Cuban Classic' Black Label in the 5 x 50 1979 Robusto — a Nicaraguan puro built on Cuban-seed tobacco with earth, cedar and cocoa.
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FullDon Pepín García Blue Label Invictos
Don Pepín's full-bodied 'Blue Label' in the 5 x 50 Invictos — an all-Nicaraguan Corojo Oscuro puro with bold pepper, cedar and cocoa.
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FullDon Pepín García Series JJ Maduro Toro
Don Pepín's Series JJ in maduro — a 6.5 x 52 Toro, an all-Nicaraguan puro under a dark Corojo Maduro wrapper with cocoa, earth and dried-fruit sweetness.
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Medium-FullJaime García Reserva Especial Toro
Jaime García's personal blend in a 6 x 54 Toro — a dark, oily Connecticut Broadleaf over aged Nicaraguan tobacco with cocoa, espresso and cedar.
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Mild-MediumMy Father Connecticut Robusto
The García family's milder smoke — a 5.25 x 52 Robusto under an Ecuador Connecticut Shade wrapper, smooth and creamy with cedar and a light pepper.
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Medium-FullMy Father El Centurion Toro
A 6.25 x 52 Nicaraguan puro from the García family under a 3-year-aged sun-grown Criollo wrapper — cedar, a touch of honey, and balanced spice.
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MediumMy Father Flor de las Antillas Belicoso
The 5.5 x 52 box-pressed Belicoso of the 2012 Cigar of the Year line — a smooth Nicaraguan puro with cedar, sweet cream and cocoa, concentrated by the tapered head.
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MediumMy Father Flor de las Antillas Robusto
The 5 x 50 box-pressed Robusto of the award-winning Flor de las Antillas — a smooth Nicaraguan puro with cedar, sweet cream and cocoa.
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MediumMy Father Flor de las Antillas Toro
Cigar Aficionado's 2012 Cigar of the Year — a 6 x 52 box-pressed Toro, a Nicaraguan puro with a sun-grown Corojo wrapper full of cedar, cream and cocoa.
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Medium-FullMy Father La Opulencia Toro
A 6 x 54 Toro from the García family wearing a dark Mexican San Andrés wrapper — creamy chocolate, cocoa and spice at a balanced medium-full.
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Medium-FullMy Father La Promesa Toro
A 6 x 52 Toro from the García family under an Ecuador Habano Oscuro wrapper — well-balanced pepper, leather, oak and cream at medium-full.
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Medium-FullMy Father Le Bijou 1922 Petit Robusto
The short smoke of the Le Bijou 1922 line — a 4.5 x 50 petit robusto delivering the full dark, spicy García profile in under an hour.
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Medium-FullMy Father Le Bijou 1922 Toro
The 6 x 52 Toro of the García family's Le Bijou 1922 — a dark, oily Habano Oscuro puro with cocoa, espresso and pepper. Part of a Cigar of the Year line.
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Medium-FullMy Father Le Bijou 1922 Torpedo Box Pressed
Cigar Aficionado's 2015 Cigar of the Year — a 6 1/8 x 52 box-pressed torpedo, dark Habano Oscuro over an all-Nicaraguan core with cocoa, espresso and pepper.
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Medium-FullMy Father No. 1
The robusto that launched the García family's own brand — a 5.2 x 52 Ecuador Habano Rosado smoke full of cedar, cream and gentle spice.
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Medium-FullMy Father No. 2
The belicoso of the original My Father line — a 5.5 x 54 box-pressed figurado with concentrated cedar, cream and pepper under an Ecuador Habano Rosado wrapper.
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Medium-FullMy Father No. 3
The 'Cremas' of the original My Father line — a 6 x 49 toro with a tapered head, full of creamy cedar, cocoa and gentle pepper under Ecuador Habano Rosado.
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Medium-FullMy Father No. 4
The lancero of the original My Father line — a long, thin 7.5 x 38 that puts the Ecuador Habano Rosado wrapper front and center with cedar, cocoa and citrus.
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Medium-FullMy Father The Judge Grand Robusto
Cigar Aficionado's 2024 Cigar of the Year — a thick 5 x 60 Grand Robusto under a dark Ecuador Habano Oscuro wrapper, loaded with spice, nuts and cedar.