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My Father The Judge

My Father The Judge is a full strength cigar made in Nicaragua at My Father Cigars. It pairs Ecuadorian Sumatra Oscuro wrapper; Nicaraguan Corojo and Criollo binder; Nicaraguan filler. The catalog lists 6 sizes, from 5 × 60 to 6⅛ × 52.

Maker
My Father
Wrapper
Ecuadorian Sumatra Oscuro
Binder
Nicaraguan Corojo and Criollo
Filler
Nicaraguan
Country
Nicaragua
Factory
My Father Cigars
Strength
full
Sizes
6 · 5 × 60 to 6⅛ × 52

Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.

What it tastes like

what the wrapper usually brings

My Father The Judge uses an Ecuadorian Sumatra 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

6 in the catalog

What to try next

matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factory

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My Father The Judge questions

What does My Father The Judge taste like?

My Father The Judge uses an Ecuadorian Sumatra 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 The Judge?

My Father The Judge 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 The Judge 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 The Judge made?

My Father The Judge is made in Nicaragua at My Father Cigars, according to manufacturer and trade sources.

What wrapper does My Father The Judge use?

My Father The Judge uses an Ecuadorian Sumatra Oscuro wrapper over a Nicaraguan Corojo and Criollo binder, with Nicaraguan filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.

What sizes does My Father The Judge come in?

The CigarMind catalog lists 6 sizes: Corona Gorda (5⅝ × 46), Toro Fino Box Pressed (6 × 52), TAA Exclusive 2020 (6⅛ × 52), TAA Exclusive 2020 (6⅛ × 52), Toro Box Pressed (6 × 56) and Grand Robusto Box Pressed (5 × 60). Each size has its own page with the full blend.

How long does it take to smoke My Father The Judge?

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 The Judge?

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 The Judge?

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.