The My Father Le Bijou 1922 Grand Robusto is a highly acclaimed, premium handmade cigar crafted by the Garcia family at the My Father Cigars factory in Estelí, Nicaragua.
Quick Overview
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Name Origin: Le Bijou translates from French to "the jewel," and 1922 is a tribute to the birth year of Francisco Garcia, the father of master blender José "Pépin" Garcia.
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Vitola (Size): Grand Robusto ($5\frac{5}{8} \times 55$ ring gauge).
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Strength: Full-bodied.
Blend & Construction
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Wrapper: Ecuador Habano Oscuro (dark, oily, and rich).
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Binder & Filler: Aged Nicaraguan tobaccos cultivated by the Garcia family.
Flavor Profile
As a full-bodied smoke, it delivers a complex and robust flavor journey characterized by:
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Signature My Father black pepper and spice right from the light.
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Rich secondary notes of dark cocoa, espresso beans, leather, and earth.
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Subtle undertones of wood, cedar, and a touch of natural sweetness.
Note: The Le Bijou 1922 line is widely celebrated in the cigar community, famously earning Cigar Aficionado's prestigious #1 Cigar of the Year honors for its Box-Pressed Torpedo format. The Grand Robusto offers a slightly larger ring gauge that allows the complex oscuro wrapper and rich fillers to shine with a cool, creamy draw.
