My father le bijou 1922 grand robusto

Origin: Handmade in Nicaragua at the Garcia family factory.

Size & Format:

Length: approximately 5.6 inches

Ring Gauge: 55 (known as Grand Robusto)

Also available in other formats: Torpedo, Churchill, Petit Robusto, Torpedo Box Press, and Toro.

Construction:

Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano Oscuro—rich, oily, and very dark.

Binder/Filler: Nicaraguan long-fillers and a Nicaraguan binder, all grown on Garcia family farms.

Strength & Body: Full-bodied to medium-full strength, offering a robust smoking experience.

Flavor Profile & Experience

Tasting Notes:

Delivers rich, spicy tobacco balanced with lush flavors of dark chocolate, earth, dark fruit, and leather.

Other reviews highlight espresso, dark cocoa, and a sweet-and-salty finish—complex and smooth throughout.

Some tasting notes from My Father Le Bijou 1922 Gran Robusto (Toro format) include bay leaf, cumin, black pepper, and toffee.

Review Highlights:

One reviewer described initial flavors of oak and damp earth, transitioning into nuttiness and black pepper, with the final third delivering dark chocolate and espresso.

Another praised its dessert-like qualities: creamy coffee, baking cocoa, vanilla, tiramisu, and holiday cake spice—smooth and balanced from start to finish.

Reddit user noted:
“The dark, flavorful stick exudes a distinctly peaty, earthy aroma, accompanied by a lingering sweetness that I find quite appealing.”

Recognition & Packaging

Ratings & Awards:

Earned a 97-point rating and was named #1 Cigar of the Year by Cigar Aficionado in 2015.

Also ranked #7 Cigar of 2022 with high praises for its dark chocolate and leather notes.