My Father Le Bijou 1922 Torpedo

The My Father Le Bijou 1922 Torpedo Box-Pressed is a bold, beautifully crafted cigar showcasing one of the García family’s most celebrated Nicaraguan blends in a striking torpedo. Measuring 6⅛" × 52, it delivers a long, immersive 70–90 minute smoke for when you want depth, power and refinement in equal measure. Blended as a tribute to José “Pepín” García’s father, born in 1922, Le Bijou (“the jewel”) is wrapped in a dark, oily Nicaraguan Habano Oscuro leaf over Nicaraguan binder and fillers, all grown on the family’s own farms. Box-pressed and dressed in the ornate My Father band with its distinctive black “Le Bijou 1922” secondary band, it looks every bit as luxurious as its reputation — with impeccable construction, an easy draw, even burn and dense, creamy smoke.

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About My Father

My Father Cigars was founded in 2003 by legendary master blender José “Pepín” García and his son Jaime García, with roots in a small factory in Little Havana, Miami. Drawing on generations of Cuban cigar-making tradition, the Garcías quickly established My Father as a benchmark for bold, flavourful Nicaraguan cigars with impeccable construction. The original My Father line — created by Jaime as a tribute to his father — helped redefine the premium Nicaraguan category and has collected numerous 90+ ratings and industry accolades. Today My Father operates a state-of-the-art factory in Estelí, Nicaragua, and is recognised worldwide for innovation, family heritage and an unwavering commitment to quality.

Tasting Notes of the My Father Le Bijou 1922 Torpedo

A full-bodied, complex, box-pressed torpedo of real structure.

- Initial Third: Opens medium-to-full with a surge of black pepper on palate and retrohale, quickly joined by espresso, dark cocoa and rich earth; a subtle molasses-and-dried-fruit sweetness balances the spice, with hints of leather and toasted grain.

- Middle Third: Deepens and rounds as the pepper softens and dark chocolate, coffee and earth integrate; roasted nuts, savoury baking spice and a touch of anise add complexity, with the strength settling firmly full-bodied but composed.

- Final Third: Concentrates into bold espresso, cocoa husk and charred oak, with a more pronounced leather and mineral edge; flashes of caramelised sugar and dark dried fruit play against lingering pepper and earth for a long, resonant finish.

- Aroma: Rich and room-filling — roasted coffee, dark chocolate, cedar and pepper, underpinned by that unmistakable My Father earthiness and a faint smoky sweetness.

Sourced through TOR Imports, the UK distributor of My Father cigars — your assurance that these cigars reached the UK through the authorised channel and arrived in optimum condition.

Free UK delivery for purchases over £50.

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Fun Facts About the My Father Le Bijou 1922 Torpedo

“Le Bijou” means “the jewel,” and “1922” is the birth year of Don José García — Pepín’s father — making this cigar a heartfelt family tribute across three generations of García cigar makers.

José “Pepín” García is one of the most sought-after blenders in the world — his hands (and his family’s) are behind not only My Father but blends for many other celebrated brands, which is why his own line carries such weight.

The whole cigar is a García family affair, grown on their own Nicaraguan farms — a genuine “seed to smoke” operation that gives them total control over the blend’s quality and consistency.

FAQ About the My Father Le Bijou 1922 Torpedo

Is Le Bijou 1922 a strong cigar?
Yes — it’s full-bodied, one of My Father’s boldest and most complex blends, built for experienced smokers who enjoy Nicaraguan power with genuine structure and refinement.

Who was “Le Bijou 1922” named for?
Don José García, father of founder-blender José “Pepín” García, born in 1922 — “Le Bijou” (“the jewel”) is the family’s tribute to him.

What should I pair it with?
An unhurried evening with a strong espresso, an aged rum or a robust whisky suits its full-bodied depth best.

Where are your My Father cigars sourced from?
Through TOR Imports, the UK distributor.