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My Father No. 1 vs Plasencia Reserva 1898 Robusto

How do My Father No. 1 and Plasencia Reserva 1898 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 My Father No. 1 and Plasencia Reserva 1898 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 Rosado
Nicaraguan Corojo (Jalapa)
Binder
Nicaraguan Criollo
Nicaraguan
Filler
Nicaraguan
Honduran & Nicaraguan
Vitola
Robusto
Robusto
Size
5.2 in × 52
4.75 in × 52
Rating
94/100 · 2009
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Flavor
CedarCreamBlack pepperCocoaToasted nuts
CedarLeatherRoasted nutsToastCoffee

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 My Father No. 1 if

earthy notes appeal to you.

See My Father No. 1 →

Choose Plasencia Reserva 1898 Robusto if

earthy notes appeal to you.

See Plasencia Reserva 1898 Robusto →

My Father No. 1 vs Plasencia Reserva 1898 Robusto — FAQ

Is the My Father No. 1 or the Plasencia Reserva 1898 Robusto better for beginners?
They're a similar medium-full strength, so neither is clearly easier — choose by flavor. The My Father No. 1 brings cedar and cream, the Plasencia Reserva 1898 Robusto cedar and leather.
What's the difference between the My Father No. 1 and the Plasencia Reserva 1898 Robusto?
The My Father No. 1 is a medium-full Nicaragua cigar with a Ecuadorian Habano Rosado wrapper; the Plasencia Reserva 1898 Robusto is a medium-full Nicaragua cigar with a Nicaraguan Corojo (Jalapa) wrapper.
Which is rated higher, the My Father No. 1 or the Plasencia Reserva 1898 Robusto?
My Father No. 1: Cigar Aficionado 94/100. Plasencia Reserva 1898 Robusto: no published critic score yet.