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.
The short answer
The Espinosa Laranja Reserva Robusto Extra and My Father Le Bijou 1922 Torpedo Box Pressed sit at a similar medium-full strength, so it comes down to flavor and origin.
- 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.
Choose Espinosa Laranja Reserva Robusto Extra if
fruity notes appeal to you.
See Espinosa Laranja Reserva Robusto Extra →Choose My Father Le Bijou 1922 Torpedo Box Pressed if
sweet notes appeal to you.
See My Father Le Bijou 1922 Torpedo Box Pressed →Espinosa Laranja Reserva Robusto Extra vs My Father Le Bijou 1922 Torpedo Box Pressed — FAQ
- Is the Espinosa Laranja Reserva Robusto Extra or the My Father Le Bijou 1922 Torpedo Box Pressed better for beginners?
- They're a similar medium-full strength, so neither is clearly easier — choose by flavor. The Espinosa Laranja Reserva Robusto Extra brings orange citrus and cedar, the My Father Le Bijou 1922 Torpedo Box Pressed cocoa and espresso.
- What's the difference between the Espinosa Laranja Reserva Robusto Extra and the My Father Le Bijou 1922 Torpedo Box Pressed?
- The Espinosa Laranja Reserva Robusto Extra is a medium-full Nicaragua cigar with a Brazilian Laranja wrapper; the My Father Le Bijou 1922 Torpedo Box Pressed is a medium-full Nicaragua cigar with a Nicaraguan Habano Oscuro (Pelo de Oro) wrapper.
- Which is rated higher, the Espinosa Laranja Reserva Robusto Extra or the My Father Le Bijou 1922 Torpedo Box Pressed?
- Espinosa Laranja Reserva Robusto Extra: no published critic score yet. My Father Le Bijou 1922 Torpedo Box Pressed: Cigar Aficionado 97/100.