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My Father La Promesa
My Father La Promesa is a medium-full strength cigar made in Nicaragua at My Father Cigars. It pairs Nicaraguan Habano wrapper; Nicaraguan binder; Nicaraguan filler. The catalog lists 9 sizes, from 4½ × 50 to 7½ × 38.
- Maker
- My Father
- Wrapper
- Nicaraguan Habano
- Binder
- Nicaraguan
- Filler
- Nicaraguan
- Country
- Nicaragua
- Factory
- My Father Cigars
- Strength
- medium-full
- Sizes
- 9 · 4½ × 50 to 7½ × 38
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually bringsMy Father La Promesa uses a Nicaraguan Habano wrapper. Habano-seed wrappers tend toward pepper, cedar, leather and baking spice. 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 55 minutes to 1 h 25 min for a 5.5-inch size.
- When: Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
- Pair with: bourbon, rye whiskey, or a black coffee.
- 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 La Promesa taste like?
My Father La Promesa uses a Nicaraguan Habano wrapper. Habano-seed wrappers tend toward pepper, cedar, leather and baking spice. 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 La Promesa?
My Father La Promesa is listed as medium-full strength. Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
Is My Father La Promesa 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 La Promesa made?
My Father La Promesa is made in Nicaragua at My Father Cigars, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does My Father La Promesa use?
My Father La Promesa uses a Nicaraguan Habano 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 La Promesa come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 9 sizes: Lancero (7½ × 38), Corona (5½ × 44), Corona (5½ × 44), Corona Gorda (5½ × 48), Petite (4½ × 50), Robusto (5 × 50), Robusto (5 × 50) and Toro (6 × 52), and more. Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke My Father La Promesa?
For a 5.5-inch size, plan on about 55 minutes to 1 h 25 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 La Promesa?
With a habano wrapper, common pairings are bourbon, rye whiskey, or a black coffee. 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 La Promesa?
Cigars with a similar build include Tatuaje Brown Label (Seleccion de Cazador), Surrogates and La Aroma de Cuba Edicion Especial. They share habano wrapper, medium-full strength, made in Nicaragua, same factory. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.