Is the My Father Flor de las Antillas Toro 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 Toro?

The My Father Flor de las Antillas Toro 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 Toro taste like?

Expect cedar, sweet cream, and cocoa, leaning earthy. Tasting notes are a guide — your palate may pick up more or less.

What is the My Father Flor de las Antillas Toro's rating?

Published critic scores: Cigar Aficionado 96/100 (2012). Casa DNC aggregates third-party ratings and doesn't score cigars itself.

What pairs well with the My Father Flor de las Antillas Toro?

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 Toro?

Plan on about 70 minutes for the toro (box-pressed) — longer if you smoke slowly, which keeps it cool and tasting its best.

My Father · Flor de las Antillas

New WorldEveryday

My 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.

Strength

MediumSmoke time ~70 min

The short answer

The My Father Flor de las Antillas Toro is a balanced, medium-bodied smoke — a Nicaragua toro (box-pressed) with a Nicaraguan Sun Grown (Cuban-seed Corojo) wrapper. Expect cedar, sweet cream, and cocoa. Critics rate it 96/100.

Flavor profile

Earthy · Sweet · Roast · Spice

Cedar Sweet cream Cocoa Roasted nuts Pepper

Critic ratings

Cigar Aficionado

2012

96/100

Scores as published by each reviewer. Casa DNC aggregates third-party ratings; we don't score cigars ourselves.

The verdict

The My Father Flor de las Antillas Toro is a balanced, medium-bodied smoke from My Father's Flor de las Antillas line. It's a Nicaragua (New World) toro (box-pressed) wrapped in Nicaraguan Sun Grown (Cuban-seed Corojo) at 6 in × 52.

On the palate, expect cedar, sweet cream, and cocoa, leaning earthy. Plan on roughly 70 minutes from light to nub.

It's well regarded: Cigar Aficionado rated it 96/100 in 2012. It pairs naturally with espresso and aged rum. If you're newer to cigars, this is a safe, enjoyable pick.

Flor de las Antillas was Cigar Aficionado's 2012 Cigar of the Year, and it remains one of the most beloved cigars the García family makes. The Toro, a 6 x 52 box press, is a Nicaraguan puro topped with a beautiful reddish-brown sun-grown Corojo (Cuban-seed) wrapper grown on the family's farms in Estelí.

What it tastes like

This is the smoother, sweeter side of the García portfolio. Expect cedar and a distinctive sweet-cream note up front, with cocoa, roasted nuts, and just enough pepper to keep it interesting. It's medium in strength — flavorful and well-rounded, with the family's polish but none of the heavy spice of their fuller lines. The box-pressed format and excellent roll give it a clean, even burn and a comfortable draw.

Who it's for

Its balance and approachable strength make it a fantastic everyday cigar and one of the easier García blends for newer smokers to enjoy, while still satisfying veterans. As a Nicaraguan puro it's a great reference for our Cuban vs Nicaraguan comparison, and if you're sorting out where it lands on the spectrum, see our cigar strength guide.

Enjoy it any time of day 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 Toro — frequently asked

Is the My Father Flor de las Antillas Toro 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 Toro?: The My Father Flor de las Antillas Toro 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 Toro taste like?: Expect cedar, sweet cream, and cocoa, leaning earthy. Tasting notes are a guide — your palate may pick up more or less.
What is the My Father Flor de las Antillas Toro's rating?: Published critic scores: Cigar Aficionado 96/100 (2012). Casa DNC aggregates third-party ratings and doesn't score cigars itself.
What pairs well with the My Father Flor de las Antillas Toro?: 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 Toro?: Plan on about 70 minutes for the toro (box-pressed) — longer if you smoke slowly, which keeps it cool and tasting its best.

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