My Father · My Father (Original)
New WorldExperiencedMy 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.
The short answer
The My Father No. 2 is a richer, medium-to-full smoke — a Nicaragua belicoso with a Ecuadorian Habano Rosado wrapper. Expect cedar, cream, and spice. Critics rate it 92/100.
Critic ratings
Cigar Aficionado
2010
92/100
Scores as published by each reviewer. Casa DNC aggregates third-party ratings; we don't score cigars ourselves.
The verdict
The My Father No. 2 is a richer, medium-to-full smoke from My Father's My Father (Original) line. It's a Nicaragua (New World) belicoso wrapped in Ecuadorian Habano Rosado at 5.5 in × 54.
On the palate, expect cedar, cream, and spice, leaning earthy. Plan on roughly 65 minutes from light to nub.
It's well regarded: Cigar Aficionado rated it 92/100 in 2010. It pairs naturally with espresso and aged rum. If you're newer to cigars, work up to this one rather than starting here.
The My Father No. 2 is the belicoso in the original line that put the García family's own name on the band. It's a 5.5 x 54 figurado with a tapered, pointed head, dressed in a smooth Ecuadorian Habano Rosado wrapper over Nicaraguan binder and filler.
What it tastes like
That tapered head concentrates the smoke, so the No. 2 hits a little richer than the straight-sided sizes in the line. From the first draw you get the family's hallmark cedar, layered with a creamy texture, baking spice, cocoa, and a bit of leather. It lands at medium-full — bold and flavorful, with a peppery snap that mellows into balance. The roll is excellent, with a clean burn and the firm draw you'd expect from a García figurado.
Who it's for
The belicoso shape and fuller body make this one best for smokers with a little experience under their belt. If you're new to torpedoes and belicosos, our how to cut a cigar guide covers getting a clean opening on that tapered cap. And since this is pure Estelí tobacco, it's a fun benchmark for our Cuban vs Nicaraguan breakdown.
Smoke it slowly after a meal, then log and rate it in the Casa DNC app.
Curious how it stacks up? See Cuban vs Nicaraguan cigars.
My Father No. 2 — frequently asked
- Is the My Father No. 2 a good cigar for beginners?
- Ease into it. The fuller body can be a lot for a first-timer, so it's better once you've built up a little tolerance.
- How strong is the My Father No. 2?
- The My Father No. 2 is Medium-Full-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 No. 2 taste like?
- Expect cedar, cream, and spice, leaning earthy. Tasting notes are a guide — your palate may pick up more or less.
- What is the My Father No. 2's rating?
- Published critic scores: Cigar Aficionado 92/100 (2010). Casa DNC aggregates third-party ratings and doesn't score cigars itself.
- What pairs well with the My Father No. 2?
- It pairs well with espresso and aged rum. As a rule, match the drink's intensity to the cigar's medium-full body.
- How long does it take to smoke the My Father No. 2?
- Plan on about 65 minutes for the belicoso — longer if you smoke slowly, which keeps it cool and tasting its best.
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