| merican story of the original My Father cigar only | | | | The My Father blend is the first made of specially |
| began in 2003 when master cigar roller, Don | | | | chosen tobacco binders and fillers grown at their own |
| José “Pepin” Garcia brought | | | | farms in Esteli, Nicaragua, a climate Don Pepin Garcia |
| his family to Miami’s Little Havana and set up | | | | feels best reproduces the taste and feel of Cuba in |
| his own small shop, they began producing cigars of | | | | his tobacco. It is also the first cigar they made which |
| exceptional quality and flavor nearly from the start. | | | | uses a Habano-Rosado wrapper grown in Ecuador by |
| His first cigar of note, Tatuaje, was made for Pete | | | | the Oliva Tobacco Co. of Tampa, FL. |
| Johnson, and shortly thereafter, Don Pepin Garcia | | | | Though a little veiny, the wrapper is deep, rosy milk |
| began to create their own cigars to the accolades of | | | | chocolate color with an oily patina, but no soft spots |
| aficionados worldwide. | | | | on the cigar. The band is a piece of art in its own |
| The My Father line was introduced in 2008 by Jaime | | | | right with an elaborate “MF” (for My |
| Garcia, a gifted blender in his own right, to honor his | | | | Father!) in a large cursive font with the family name |
| renowned father, Don Pepin Garcia. The My Father | | | | of Garcia & Garcia under it. The rosy, almost |
| line includes the #3, which received the lofty rating of | | | | salmon-colored background beautifully complements |
| “94” from Cigar Aficionado, when it | | | | the auburn highlights of the wrapper. |
| was named 2009 Best Cigar of the Year. Together, | | | | The pre-light draw has a delightfully complex |
| father and son, Pepin and Jaime, are rolling out some | | | | flavor—translated by some palates as that of |
| of the world’s finest and most popular cigars. | | | | cinnamon, and by others as honey and molasses. The |
| In this short period of time, they have produced | | | | aroma of this cigar is beyond compare. The draw is |
| some very fine smokes including Cuban Classic, Series | | | | effortless and first-rate all the way through, and My |
| JJ, Tatuaje, and 5 Vegas Miami. | | | | Father produces a gratifying cloud of smoke. |
| Their slogan says it all in regards to Don Pepin Garcia | | | | The underlying earthiness maintains a subtle spice, but |
| cigars: They truly are “the art, tradition and | | | | deepens into a rich mocha interestingly layered with |
| style of Cuba.” The cigars produced by the | | | | wood, leather, and espresso. Midway through the My |
| familia Garcia are the very finest | | | | Father cigar a roasted nuttiness is tasted. Unusual for |
| “Cuban” cigars that have been | | | | a full strength cigar, though, is the smooth |
| crafted outside of Cuba. | | | | creaminess that makes the My Father cigar so deep |
| They incorporate the traits widely associated with | | | | down satisfying. |
| the fine-burning Cuban cigars from the entubado-style | | | | That the Garcias’ company is now named |
| bunching (accordion-like folding of the filler tobaccos) | | | | “My Father Cigars” says it all when it |
| to the triple caps on the head of each cigar which | | | | comes to the talent, hard work, and excellence of |
| produce the superlative burn and long-lasting finish | | | | both Don Pepin Garcia and his son, Jaime. The My |
| Cuban cigars are known for. From the traditional | | | | Father cigar is recommended for those who like a |
| packaging to the classic Cuban Vitolas, the proud | | | | moderate to full-bodied smoke. The complex flavors |
| Cuban roots of the Garcias are on display, even | | | | and aromatic creaminess make this cigar nearly |
| though politics has stepped in to move their locale. | | | | universally well-liked. |