Espinosa Laranja Reserva Robusto Extra vs My Father Le Bijou 1922 Torpedo Box Pressed
How do Espinosa Laranja Reserva Robusto Extra and My Father Le Bijou 1922 Torpedo Box Pressedstack up? Here's the head-to-head — strength, wrapper, flavor, size, and critic ratings — plus which one to reach for.
- Strength
- Body
- Medium-Full
- Medium-Full
- Origin
- Nicaragua
- Nicaragua
- Wrapper
- Brazilian Laranja
- Nicaraguan Habano Oscuro (Pelo de Oro)
- Binder
- Nicaraguan
- Nicaraguan
- Filler
- Nicaraguan
- Nicaraguan
- Vitola
- Robusto Extra
- Torpedo (box-pressed)
- Size
- 5.5 in × 54
- 6.1 in × 52
- Rating
- —
- 97/100 · 2015
- Flavor
- Orange CitrusCedarBaking SpiceCreamEarth
- CocoaEspressoBlack pepperCedarLeather
The verdict
- Strength
- Both land at Medium-Full — a similar body either way.
- Critic scores
- My Father Le Bijou 1922 Torpedo Box Pressed carries the published pedigree (97 points from the critics).
- Flavor
- Espinosa Laranja Reserva Robusto Extra leans fruity; My Father Le Bijou 1922 Torpedo Box Pressed leans sweet. Pick the profile that calls to you.
Both are worth knowing — the "better" cigar is the one that fits your taste and the moment.