My Father · Flor de las Antillas
New WorldEverydayMy 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.
The short answer
The My Father Flor de las Antillas Robusto is a balanced, medium-bodied smoke — a Nicaragua robusto (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 Robusto is a balanced, medium-bodied smoke from My Father's Flor de las Antillas line. It's a Nicaragua (New World) robusto (box-pressed) wrapped in Nicaraguan Sun Grown (Cuban-seed Corojo) at 5 in × 50.
On the palate, expect cedar, sweet cream, and cocoa, leaning earthy. Plan on roughly 55 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 Robusto is the easy-going workhorse of the Flor de las Antillas line — the cigar that won Cigar Aficionado's 2012 Cigar of the Year. It's a 5 x 50 box press, a Nicaraguan puro finished with the line's reddish-brown sun-grown Corojo wrapper from the García family farms in Estelí.
What it tastes like
This is one of the smoother, sweeter blends in the García catalog. Cedar and a signature sweet-cream note lead, backed by cocoa, roasted nuts, and a light, well-mannered pepper. It's medium in strength — flavorful and balanced rather than bold, with the family's trademark polish. The box press and clean roll make for an even burn and a draw that's open without being loose, all in a tidy hour-long smoke.
Who it's for
The approachable strength and friendly flavors make this an excellent everyday cigar and a good gateway into the García family's work for newer smokers. As a Nicaraguan puro it slots neatly into our Cuban vs Nicaraguan comparison. Prefer a bigger version? Try the Flor de las Antillas Toro.
Light one with a coffee any time of day, 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 Robusto — frequently asked
- Is the My Father Flor de las Antillas Robusto 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 Robusto?
- The My Father Flor de las Antillas Robusto 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 Robusto 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 Robusto?
- 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 Robusto?
- Plan on about 55 minutes for the robusto (box-pressed) — longer if you smoke slowly, which keeps it cool and tasting its best.
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