The Humidor — Brand Spotlight
My Father Cigars
Cuban heritage. Nicaraguan soul. Handcrafted by the García family in Estelí — every cigar a tribute from son to father.
From Havana to Estelí
José “Pepín” García is one of the most respected cigar makers alive. A master roller trained in Cuba’s legendary factories, he left the island in 2001, starting over in Miami with nothing but decades of expertise in his hands.
From a small workshop in Little Havana, Pepín built a reputation that spread through the cigar world by word of mouth alone. He eventually moved production to Estelí, Nicaragua — the heartland of the world’s finest tobacco — where the García family now operates their own farms and factory.
The name “My Father” came from his son Jaime García, who created the line as a personal tribute. Today, Pepín, Jaime, and Janny García run the operation together — a true family legacy built on Cuban-style blending with Nicaraguan tobacco.
Le Bijou 1922 — #1 Cigar of the Year 2015 (Cigar Aficionado)
Flor de las Antillas — #1 Cigar of the Year 2012
Multiple Cigar of the Year awards across the portfolio
Cuban-style blending with 100% Nicaraguan tobacco
Tasting Profile
Bold. Complex. Unforgettable.
My Father cigars are known for their full-bodied Cuban-style complexity. Pepín’s decades of rolling expertise deliver flawless construction — razor-sharp burn lines, effortless draws, and an exceptional retrohale experience that reveals layers of flavor with every puff.
Expect rich, deeply satisfying smokes that reward patience. These are not background cigars — they demand your attention and repay it generously.
Rich PepperDark ChocolateEspressoEarthNatural SweetnessCedarLeatherToasted Nuts
The Collection
Key Lines at Match
Availability rotates — ask our staff what’s currently resting in the humidor.
My Father
The Original
The cigar that started it all. A box-pressed Nicaraguan puro with Pepín’s signature balance of power and finesse. Medium-full body with notes of pepper, earth, and dark cocoa.
Le Bijou 1922
#1 Cigar of 2015
The crown jewel. A full-bodied masterpiece wrapped in a dark, oily Nicaraguan Habano wrapper. Intense flavors of espresso, dark chocolate, and black pepper. The benchmark for the brand.
Flor de las Antillas
#1 Cigar of 2012
The most approachable My Father. Medium-bodied with a Nicaraguan sun-grown wrapper that delivers natural sweetness, baking spice, and cedar. A perfect entry point into the García portfolio.
The Judge
Bold & Full
A hefty ring gauge cigar built for those who want power with complexity. Rich, bold flavors of leather, dark roast coffee, and pepper with a sweet finish that lingers.
La Opulencia
Mexican San Andrés
A departure from pure Nicaraguan tobacco. The Mexican San Andrés wrapper adds richness and a different dimension — dark fruit, cocoa, and a creamy, luxurious finish.
García y García
Father & Son
A collaboration between Pepín and Jaime. This blend represents the bridge between two generations of cigar making — Cuban tradition meets modern Nicaraguan terroir.
“I named it My Father because everything I know about cigars, I learned from him.”
— Jaime García
Experience My Father Cigars at Match Cigar Bar
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Walk-In Humidor
My Father cigars stored at perfect humidity and temperature in our climate-controlled walk-in humidor. Ready to smoke, never over-dried or under-aged.
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Expert Pairing
Our staff knows which bourbon complements Le Bijou’s dark intensity and which cocktail lifts Flor de las Antillas’ natural sweetness. Just ask.
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The Right Room
Leather Chesterfields, warm lighting, and a ventilation system built for cigar lounges. The kind of room where a great cigar becomes an experience.
Visit the Humidor
Ready to Light Up?
My Father cigars are waiting in our walk-in humidor. Stop by Match Cigar Bar, pick your vitola, and let our bartenders pour the perfect pairing.