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H. Upmann by AJ Fernandez Robusto vs My Father No. 1

How do H. Upmann by AJ Fernandez Robusto and My Father No. 1stack up? Here's the head-to-head — strength, wrapper, flavor, size, and critic ratings — plus which one to reach for.

The short answer

The H. Upmann by AJ Fernandez Robusto and My Father No. 1 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
Ecuador Sumatra
Ecuadorian Habano Rosado
Binder
Nicaraguan Corojo
Nicaraguan Criollo
Filler
Nicaraguan, Dominican
Nicaraguan
Vitola
Robusto
Robusto
Size
5 in × 52
5.2 in × 52
Rating
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94/100 · 2009
Flavor
EarthSweet spiceCreamCedarPepper
CedarCreamBlack pepperCocoaToasted nuts

The verdict

Strength
Both land at Medium-Full — a similar body either way.
Critic scores
My Father No. 1 carries the published pedigree (94 points from the critics).

Both are worth knowing — the "better" cigar is the one that fits your taste and the moment.

Choose H. Upmann by AJ Fernandez Robusto if

earthy notes appeal to you.

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Choose My Father No. 1 if

earthy notes appeal to you.

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H. Upmann by AJ Fernandez Robusto vs My Father No. 1 — FAQ

Is the H. Upmann by AJ Fernandez Robusto or the My Father No. 1 better for beginners?
They're a similar medium-full strength, so neither is clearly easier — choose by flavor. The H. Upmann by AJ Fernandez Robusto brings earth and sweet spice, the My Father No. 1 cedar and cream.
What's the difference between the H. Upmann by AJ Fernandez Robusto and the My Father No. 1?
The H. Upmann by AJ Fernandez Robusto is a medium-full Nicaragua cigar with a Ecuador Sumatra wrapper; the My Father No. 1 is a medium-full Nicaragua cigar with a Ecuadorian Habano Rosado wrapper.
Which is rated higher, the H. Upmann by AJ Fernandez Robusto or the My Father No. 1?
H. Upmann by AJ Fernandez Robusto: no published critic score yet. My Father No. 1: Cigar Aficionado 94/100.