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My Father Le Bijou 1922 Toro vs Oliva Serie V Melanio Toro

How do My Father Le Bijou 1922 Toro and Oliva Serie V Melanio Torostack up? Here's the head-to-head — strength, wrapper, flavor, size, and critic ratings — plus which one to reach for.

The short answer

The My Father Le Bijou 1922 Toro and Oliva Serie V Melanio Toro 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
Nicaraguan Habano Oscuro (Pelo de Oro)
Ecuador Sumatra
Binder
Nicaraguan
Nicaraguan
Filler
Nicaraguan
Nicaraguan
Vitola
Toro
Toro
Size
6 in × 52
6 in × 52
Rating
—
96/100 · 2023
Flavor
CocoaEspressoBlack pepperCedarEarth
CaramelCedarEspressoCreamBaking spice

The verdict

Strength
Both land at Medium-Full — a similar body either way.
Critic scores
Oliva Serie V Melanio Toro carries the published pedigree (96 points from the critics).

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

Choose My Father Le Bijou 1922 Toro if

sweet notes appeal to you.

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Choose Oliva Serie V Melanio Toro if

sweet notes appeal to you.

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My Father Le Bijou 1922 Toro vs Oliva Serie V Melanio Toro — FAQ

Is the My Father Le Bijou 1922 Toro or the Oliva Serie V Melanio Toro better for beginners?
They're a similar medium-full strength, so neither is clearly easier — choose by flavor. The My Father Le Bijou 1922 Toro brings cocoa and espresso, the Oliva Serie V Melanio Toro caramel and cedar.
What's the difference between the My Father Le Bijou 1922 Toro and the Oliva Serie V Melanio Toro?
The My Father Le Bijou 1922 Toro is a medium-full Nicaragua cigar with a Nicaraguan Habano Oscuro (Pelo de Oro) wrapper; the Oliva Serie V Melanio Toro is a medium-full Nicaragua cigar with a Ecuador Sumatra wrapper.
Which is rated higher, the My Father Le Bijou 1922 Toro or the Oliva Serie V Melanio Toro?
My Father Le Bijou 1922 Toro: no published critic score yet. Oliva Serie V Melanio Toro: Cigar Aficionado 96/100.