Montecristo Espada Guard vs My Father The Judge Grand Robusto
How do Montecristo Espada Guard 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.
- Strength
- Body
- Medium-Full
- Medium-Full
- Origin
- Nicaragua
- Nicaragua
- Wrapper
- Nicaraguan Habano (Jalapa)
- Ecuadorian Habano Oscuro (Sumatra-seed)
- Binder
- Nicaraguan Habano (Jalapa)
- Nicaraguan (Corojo & Criollo)
- Filler
- Nicaraguan (Jalapa, Ometepe, Condega)
- Nicaraguan
- Vitola
- Toro
- Grand Robusto
- Size
- 6 in × 50
- 5 in × 60
- Rating
- —
- 98/100 · 2024
- Flavor
- PepperCedarEarthCocoaSweet 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 carries the published pedigree (98 points from the critics).
Both are worth knowing — the "better" cigar is the one that fits your taste and the moment.