My Father
Le Bijou 1922
My Father Le Bijou 1922 is a full strength cigar made in Nicaragua at My Father Cigars. It pairs Nicaraguan Habano Oscuro wrapper; Nicaraguan binder; Nicaraguan filler. The catalog lists 9 sizes, from 4½ × 50 to 7 × 50.
- Maker
- My Father
- Wrapper
- Nicaraguan Habano Oscuro
- Binder
- Nicaraguan
- Filler
- Nicaraguan
- Country
- Nicaragua
- Factory
- My Father Cigars
- Strength
- full
- Sizes
- 9 · 4½ × 50 to 7 × 50
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually bringsMy Father Le Bijou 1922 uses a Nicaraguan Habano Oscuro wrapper. Oscuro wrappers, the darkest shade, tend toward espresso, dark chocolate and earth. That is the leaf's general character, not a tasting note for this cigar.
How to smoke it
rules of thumb- Time: plan on about 1 hour to 1 h 30 min for a 6-inch size.
- When: A full-strength cigar is best after a full meal and never on an empty stomach; keep water nearby and slow down if you feel the nicotine.
- Pair with: espresso, stout, or an aged rum.
- Pace: about a puff a minute keeps it cool and lets the flavors change from third to third. Do not inhale.
- Before lighting: cut just above the cap line, toast the foot evenly, and take a cold draw to check it.
Sizes
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What does My Father Le Bijou 1922 taste like?
My Father Le Bijou 1922 uses a Nicaraguan Habano Oscuro wrapper. Oscuro wrappers, the darkest shade, tend toward espresso, dark chocolate and earth. That is the leaf's general character, not a tasting note for this cigar; log a smoke in CigarMind to record your own.
How strong is My Father Le Bijou 1922?
My Father Le Bijou 1922 is listed as full strength. A full-strength cigar is best after a full meal and never on an empty stomach; keep water nearby and slow down if you feel the nicotine.
Is My Father Le Bijou 1922 good for beginners?
It is a stronger cigar. Most newer smokers are better served starting milder and working up to it. Smoke it slowly, a puff a minute or so, and do not inhale.
Where is My Father Le Bijou 1922 made?
My Father Le Bijou 1922 is made in Nicaragua at My Father Cigars, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does My Father Le Bijou 1922 use?
My Father Le Bijou 1922 uses a Nicaraguan Habano Oscuro wrapper over a Nicaraguan binder, with Nicaraguan filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does My Father Le Bijou 1922 come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 9 sizes: Petit Robusto (4½ × 50), Robusto (5 × 50), Robusto (5 × 50), Churchill (7 × 50), Toro (6 × 52), Torpedo Box Pressed (6⅛ × 52), Grand Robusto (5⅝ × 55) and Gordo (6 × 60), and more. Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke My Father Le Bijou 1922?
For a 6-inch size, plan on about 1 hour to 1 h 30 min. That is a rule of thumb of 10 to 15 minutes per inch at a relaxed pace, a puff about once a minute.
What drink goes with My Father Le Bijou 1922?
With an oscuro wrapper, common pairings are espresso, stout, or an aged rum. Match the drink's weight to the cigar's: lighter drinks for milder cigars, darker spirits for fuller ones.
What cigars are similar to My Father Le Bijou 1922?
Cigars with a similar build include La Aroma de Cuba Reserva, San Cristobal Ovation and Joya de Nicaragua Antaño Dark Corojo. They share oscuro wrapper, full strength, made in Nicaragua, same factory. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.