Illusione Garagiste Toro vs My Father The Judge Grand Robusto
How do Illusione Garagiste Toro and My Father The Judge Grand Robustostack up? Here's the head-to-head — strength, wrapper, flavor, size, and critic ratings — plus which one to reach for.
The short answer
The Illusione Garagiste Toro and My Father The Judge Grand Robusto 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
- Ecuadorian Habano
- Ecuadorian Habano Oscuro (Sumatra-seed)
- Binder
- Nicaraguan Viso Criollo
- Nicaraguan (Corojo & Criollo)
- Filler
- Nicaraguan Viso Corojo / Viso Criollo
- Nicaraguan
- Vitola
- Toro
- Grand Robusto
- Size
- 6 in × 52
- 5 in × 60
- Rating
- 90/100 · 2016
- 98/100 · 2024
- Flavor
- Black PepperDried FruitCocoaLeatherBaking Spice
- SpiceRoasted nutsCedarCocoaBlack pepper
The verdict
- Strength
- Both land at Medium-Full — a similar body either way.
- Critic scores
- My Father The Judge Grand Robusto edges it on published critic scores (90 vs 98).
Both are worth knowing — the "better" cigar is the one that fits your taste and the moment.
Choose My Father The Judge Grand Robusto if
spice notes appeal to you, or you want the higher critic score.
See My Father The Judge Grand Robusto →Illusione Garagiste Toro vs My Father The Judge Grand Robusto — FAQ
- Is the Illusione Garagiste Toro or the My Father The Judge Grand Robusto better for beginners?
- They're a similar medium-full strength, so neither is clearly easier — choose by flavor. The Illusione Garagiste Toro brings black pepper and dried fruit, the My Father The Judge Grand Robusto spice and roasted nuts.
- What's the difference between the Illusione Garagiste Toro and the My Father The Judge Grand Robusto?
- The Illusione Garagiste Toro is a medium-full Nicaragua cigar with a Ecuadorian Habano wrapper; the My Father The Judge Grand Robusto is a medium-full Nicaragua cigar with a Ecuadorian Habano Oscuro (Sumatra-seed) wrapper.
- Which is rated higher, the Illusione Garagiste Toro or the My Father The Judge Grand Robusto?
- Illusione Garagiste Toro: Cigar Aficionado 90/100. My Father The Judge Grand Robusto: Cigar Aficionado 98/100.