Is the My Father No. 3 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. 3?

The My Father No. 3 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. 3 taste like?

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

What is the My Father No. 3's rating?

Published critic scores: Cigar Aficionado 92/100 (2014). Casa DNC aggregates third-party ratings and doesn't score cigars itself.

What pairs well with the My Father No. 3?

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. 3?

Plan on about 65 minutes for the toro (cremas, tapered head) — longer if you smoke slowly, which keeps it cool and tasting its best.

My Father · My Father (Original)

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My 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.

Strength

Medium-FullSmoke time ~65 min

The short answer

The My Father No. 3 is a richer, medium-to-full smoke — a Nicaragua toro (cremas, tapered head) with a Ecuadorian Habano Rosado wrapper. Expect cedar, cream, and cocoa. Critics rate it 92/100.

Flavor profile

Earthy · Creamy · Sweet · Spice

Cedar Cream Cocoa Black pepper Nuts

Critic ratings

Cigar Aficionado

2014

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. 3 is a richer, medium-to-full smoke from My Father's My Father (Original) line. It's a Nicaragua (New World) toro (cremas, tapered head) wrapped in Ecuadorian Habano Rosado at 6 in × 49.

On the palate, expect cedar, cream, and cocoa, leaning earthy. Plan on roughly 65 minutes from light to nub.

It's well regarded: Cigar Aficionado rated it 92/100 in 2014. It pairs naturally with espresso and aged rum. If you're newer to cigars, work up to this one rather than starting here.

Often labeled the No. 3 "Cremas," this is the toro-sized cigar in the original My Father lineup. It measures 6 x 49 with a slightly tapered head, finished in the line's smooth Ecuadorian Habano Rosado wrapper over all-Nicaraguan binder and filler from the García family farms in Estelí.

What it tastes like

The "Cremas" nickname is earned — there's a creamy smoothness running through it, wrapped around the García family's signature cedar. Cocoa, toasted nuts, and a steady black-pepper spice round it out, and the longer toro format gives flavors room to develop and shift as you smoke. It's medium-full: substantial and flavorful but balanced, never sharp. Construction is reliably clean with an even burn and good draw.

Who it's for

The toro size and creamy-but-spicy profile make this an easy everyday pick for anyone past the mild stage. If you're deciding between a lighter and a darker wrapper for daily smoking, our Maduro vs Connecticut guide is a helpful frame, and this all-Nicaraguan puro is a great example for our Cuban vs Nicaraguan comparison.

Burn one slowly with a coffee, then log it and rate it in the Casa DNC app to track it in your humidor.

Curious how it stacks up? See Cuban vs Nicaraguan cigars.

My Father No. 3 — frequently asked

Is the My Father No. 3 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. 3?: The My Father No. 3 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. 3 taste like?: Expect cedar, cream, and cocoa, leaning earthy. Tasting notes are a guide — your palate may pick up more or less.
What is the My Father No. 3's rating?: Published critic scores: Cigar Aficionado 92/100 (2014). Casa DNC aggregates third-party ratings and doesn't score cigars itself.
What pairs well with the My Father No. 3?: 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. 3?: Plan on about 65 minutes for the toro (cremas, tapered head) — longer if you smoke slowly, which keeps it cool and tasting its best.

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