My Father The MF Judge Gran Robusto(RotR25)

[teamrandr]

The CA cigar of the year winner.  Yeah I know that carries little weight here. However I have found My Father's line to be a very solid go to in lieu of insanely priced CC. 

1/3

Initial draws are a blast of spice.  Underneath that is cocoa/chocolate, wood, and charred bread. Pepper coats the palate. As it progresses more chocolate comes into play. It is pepper forward with chocolate,  Graham, charred bread. 

2/3

Fortunately this is getting more balance. I have come to appreciate Pepins blends. Chocolate and some sweetness is there now. The lingering pepper on the palate is gone. Retrohale has bite and highlights the pepper/spice. Chocolate, robust burned bread/graham, leather, pepper. 

Final 3rd

Their is a pronounced nicotine effect. I am smoking this after breakfast which is kind of heavy. The Graham note is more present. Toasty notes of nuts, Graham, charred bread all mix with chocolate, leather,and of course pepper.

I would rate this: Over rated but still very good. 

I can't see how this is better than say any of Upmann's best CC offerings. However for the price it is a solid cigar.  

[SCgarman]

It is a unique blend, and much different than say a Padron 26/64. At $275/box a much more affordable stick than any Upmann $500-$700/box. I bought a box of Judge Corona Gordas 5.5X46 and they are a bit more reasonable in size. I read that My Father cigars is also now in Honduras with a new factory and they are growing tobacco there. They are soon releasing a line of Honduras grown cigars in a couple months. Should be interesting. Unlike HSA which is stagnant and can't even produce a majority of their catalogue, these NC cigar makers are flourishing, building new factories, growing good leaf and selling their cigars at a price most can afford. 

[teamrandr]

It is most certainly a much better value then any current Habanos offering. In terms of construction and consistency it is not even close. For my palate I would prefer many CC to this particular blend. However I have been priced out of Cubans for several years now. I am glad NC companies are picking up the ball.