My Father · Flor de las Antillas
New WorldExperiencedMy 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.
The short answer
The My Father Flor de las Antillas Belicoso is a balanced, medium-bodied smoke — a Nicaragua belicoso (box-pressed) with a Nicaraguan Sun Grown (Cuban-seed Corojo) wrapper. Expect cedar, sweet cream, and cocoa.
Flavor profile
Earthy · Sweet · Roast · Spice
The verdict
The My Father Flor de las Antillas Belicoso is a balanced, medium-bodied smoke from My Father's Flor de las Antillas line. It's a Nicaragua (New World) belicoso (box-pressed) wrapped in Nicaraguan Sun Grown (Cuban-seed Corojo) at 5.5 in × 52.
On the palate, expect cedar, sweet cream, and cocoa, leaning earthy. Plan on roughly 65 minutes from light to nub.
It pairs naturally with espresso and aged rum. If you're newer to cigars, this is a safe, enjoyable pick.
The Belicoso is the figurado of the award-winning Flor de las Antillas line, the blend that took Cigar Aficionado's 2012 Cigar of the Year. It's a 5.5 x 52 box press with a tapered, pointed head, a Nicaraguan puro wrapped in the line's reddish-brown sun-grown Corojo leaf from the García family's Estelí farms.
What it tastes like
That tapered head concentrates the smoke, so the Belicoso reads a touch more intense than the parallel sizes while keeping the line's smooth, sweet character. Cedar and a sweet-cream note lead, with cocoa, roasted nuts, and a gentle pepper underneath. It's medium in strength — balanced and polished, an easygoing García blend rather than a spice bomb. Construction is excellent, with a clean burn and a well-metered draw through the figurado cap.
Who it's for
The belicoso shape nudges this toward smokers comfortable with figurados, though the medium body keeps it accessible. New to tapered heads? Our how to cut a cigar guide shows how to open one cleanly. As a Nicaraguan puro, it's a great example for our Cuban vs Nicaraguan comparison.
Smoke it slowly with a coffee, then log and rate it in the Casa DNC app.
Curious how it stacks up? See Cuban vs Nicaraguan cigars.
My Father Flor de las Antillas Belicoso — frequently asked
- Is the My Father Flor de las Antillas Belicoso a good cigar for beginners?
- It's a good next step. Medium-bodied cigars are fine once you've enjoyed a few milder ones and want more flavor and depth.
- How strong is the My Father Flor de las Antillas Belicoso?
- The My Father Flor de las Antillas Belicoso is Medium-bodied. Strength is about body and nicotine rather than flavor, so eat something first and take it slow if you're sensitive.
- What does the My Father Flor de las Antillas Belicoso taste like?
- Expect cedar, sweet cream, and cocoa, leaning earthy. Tasting notes are a guide — your palate may pick up more or less.
- What pairs well with the My Father Flor de las Antillas Belicoso?
- It pairs well with espresso and aged rum. As a rule, match the drink's intensity to the cigar's medium body.
- How long does it take to smoke the My Father Flor de las Antillas Belicoso?
- Plan on about 65 minutes for the belicoso (box-pressed) — longer if you smoke slowly, which keeps it cool and tasting its best.
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