My Father - Cedros Deluxe Cervantes

Jaime Garcia - My Father Series - Cedros Deluxe Cervantes

The Cedros Deluxe Cervantes is a special edition of the My Father Series.  Click here for a Stogie Guys review of the regular series.  I like the honey-sweet smell cedar sleeves leave on a cigar, so I was excited to see this Corona Gorda priced at $7.50.  That is cheaper then the normal series and with such a sharp look I had to give it a whirl.  I had two intentions smoking this; one to compare it against the original My Father, but also to rate it as a stand alone.  Judging the Cedros Deluxe on its own merits.

Pre-smoke

This Corona Gorda is a beauty and feels hefty in the hand.  The cedar sleeve is branded with 'Cedros Deluxe' and the My Father emblem.  There is also a foot band that finishes out the style on this three piece suit.  Just looking at this smoke had me salivating.  Even though I've smoked many regular 'My Father' cigars, the look of this one was the complete package.

With the sleave off the wrapper was flawless and slightly bumpy.  I took a big whiff of the freshly unsleeved stogie and that sweet cedar aroma lingered and mixed with a strong tobacco smell.  It also smelled earthy and little hint of hay.  The wrapper leaf had slight variation in hue throughout giving it a very natural look.

The cigar is well-made, packed with tobacco, firm throughout and felt a bit dry to the squeeze.

Jaime Garcia - Reserva Especial

Jaime Garcia - Reserva Especial

The son of the great Pepin Garcia made his mark on the cigar world with the introduction of the My Father series.  A great full-bodied smoke, the cigar paid homage to the cigar genius that is his father.  That series also put smokers on notice; that notice saying that Jaime Garcia is ready and able to carry on the Garcia name.  I, like a lot of smokers out there, really enjoy Garcia's blends.  Whether I'm smoking a Tatuaje or a San Cristobal, I always remember Pepin Garcia's influence on the product.  So naturally, Jaime's endeavours have my attention.
When I saw the cigar on the shelf I was shocked that it was only $7.  A nice price for what I'm expecting to be a quality cigar.  I opt for the Belicoso, weighing in at 5.5" x 52 ring.  At first the price excites me, then I wonder if the Garcias are trying to snag a piece of the economy market.  Hmmmm.....I wonder.  The cigar is rolled beautifully.  The Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper showing few veins, a little lighter than most CBs you see out there.  The binder and filler are made with Nicaraguan tobacco; no surprise.