My Father · My Father (Original)
New WorldExperiencedMy Father No. 4
The lancero of the original My Father line — a long, thin 7.5 x 38 that puts the Ecuador Habano Rosado wrapper front and center with cedar, cocoa and citrus.
The short answer
The My Father No. 4 is a richer, medium-to-full smoke — a Nicaragua lancero with a Ecuadorian Habano Rosado wrapper. Expect cedar, cocoa, and nuts. Critics rate it 87/100.
Flavor profile
Earthy · Sweet · Creamy · Fruity
Critic ratings
Cigar Aficionado
2016
87/100
Scores as published by each reviewer. Casa DNC aggregates third-party ratings; we don't score cigars ourselves.
The verdict
The My Father No. 4 is a richer, medium-to-full smoke from My Father's My Father (Original) line. It's a Nicaragua (New World) lancero wrapped in Ecuadorian Habano Rosado at 7.5 in × 38.
On the palate, expect cedar, cocoa, and nuts, leaning earthy. Plan on roughly 65 minutes from light to nub.
Cigar Aficionado rated it 87/100 in 2016. 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. 4 is the lancero of the original line — a long, elegant 7.5 x 38 that cigar lovers prize because the narrow ring gauge puts the wrapper flavor right up front. It wears the line's Ecuadorian Habano Rosado leaf over all-Nicaraguan binder and filler.
What it tastes like
That thin format means more wrapper per puff, so the No. 4 leans toward refined, focused flavor: cedar and cocoa lead, accented by toasted nuts, a bright touch of orange peel, and earthy depth as it burns down. It's medium-full and surprisingly nuanced for its size. Lanceros demand a careful roll, and the García family delivers — expect a clean, even burn and a draw that's open without being loose.
Who it's for
Lanceros are a connoisseur's shape, so this one rewards smokers who already know what they like and want to taste the wrapper clearly. If you're new to the format, take it slow to avoid overheating the thin stick. As a pure Estelí puro, it's a great study piece for our Cuban vs Nicaraguan comparison, and our cigar strength guide helps set expectations.
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My Father No. 4 — frequently asked
- Is the My Father No. 4 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. 4?
- The My Father No. 4 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. 4 taste like?
- Expect cedar, cocoa, and nuts, leaning earthy. Tasting notes are a guide — your palate may pick up more or less.
- What is the My Father No. 4's rating?
- Published critic scores: Cigar Aficionado 87/100 (2016). Casa DNC aggregates third-party ratings and doesn't score cigars itself.
- What pairs well with the My Father No. 4?
- 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. 4?
- Plan on about 65 minutes for the lancero — longer if you smoke slowly, which keeps it cool and tasting its best.
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