The My Father La Antiguedad - A Review of Our Newest Cigar
Happy Tuesday smokers! It’s another beautiful morning here in Des Moines, and I have sat down with a coffee to embark on another day of fun (err… I mean work!) at Cigar Source. Joining me is our newest addition to the My Father cigar family - The La Antiguedad. It is a wonderful morning cigar, and will make a great specimen for my very first review! With that, let us begin…
The La Antiguedad is Jose “Pepin” Garcia and Jaime Garcia’s second developed project, following the highly successful Flor de las Antillas. The La Antiguedad has a similar appearance to the Antillas in fact, but they are very different cigars. Featuring a Nicaraguan filler and Ecuadorian wrapper, this cigar undergoes a curing process lasting no less than three and a half years. Pre-light, the La Antiguedad smells of coffee and fine leather, and a cold draw offers a taste of cocoa and earthiness.
The Burn:
Unsurprisingly, like most My Father cigars, the La Anitguedad burns smooth all the way through and requires few (if any) relights. The cigar is a distinct medium to full-bodied burn throughout, and holds together very well.
The Taste:
The lush flavor of this cigar is by far the most exciting part, and changes slightly as you reach each third of the stick. The first third greets the palate with a strong spice, accompanied by notes of black pepper (which I greatly enjoy in a full-bodied cigar), but is then quickly met with hints of coffee and hazelnut. This sounds like a strange combination of flavors, but is actually quite appealing. The pepper and spice sift out during the second third, and a bold blend of coffee and earthiness takes over. I believe I can taste a bit of cinnamon as well. The final third of the La Antiguedad combines the flavors of the first and second third, but in a well-balanced blend that offers a very smooth taste. Black pepper and spice make a strong return at the very end to send you off with a hearty finish.
Final Thoughts:
If you are in the mood for a full-bodied cigar and a strong, playful blend of flavors, this would be a solid addition to your humidor. I really enjoyed how the unique tastes pack their own punch, but combine at the end to form a smooth, even blend. This cigar would be paired very nicely with a morning coffee or espresso. If this sounds like a stick for you, stop into Cigar Source and pick one up! You will not be disappointed. :)
