Not very impressed with the My Father line

[Alwayslit]

Pepin sticks need to rest.....a while. If you can do that, you will be rewarded.

 

[heavyd]

If you've been smoking for only three months...be patient. Re-visit smokes you thought you didn't like after a year and I guarantee you'll like some of them.

As already mentioned...the MF lancero is a different animal from the one you smoked. You might wanna give it a shot.

 

[Zedman05]

MMMMMMMMMMMMM Le Bijou Petite Robusto's. Those are at the top of my list from last year, thanks Ed Monton for introducing me to those !!

 

[Fourtotheflush]

I love the my father line!

And with age they just get better!

 

[Soundwave13]

Lots of good advice here. My tastes are constantly evolving & most smokers I know have the same experience - You go through phases of 'profile preferences'. That said, the My Father line requires at least a year of age and then something magical starts to happen, to me the taste changes dramatically. After a year or two of age, they are one of my absolute favorite cigars.

 

[Jonathan Drew]

MY FATHER:

The cigars were probably wet, as they are a tremendous smoke 99.6% of the time. We all had some humidity problems in Nicaragua during the September, November period and this is probably the date they were produced or shipped.

Although you are new to cigar smoking, you are identifying tastes, aromas, and humidity levels. You are learning. Enjoy the hobby and "don't rush to strength," as it will come gradually for sure.

Best,
JD

 

[heavyd]

MY FATHER:

The cigars were probably wet, as they are a tremendous smoke 99.6% of the time. We all had some humidity problems in Nicaragua during the September, November period and this is probably the date they were produced or shipped.

Although you are new to cigar smoking, you are identifying tastes, aromas, and humidity levels. You are learning. Enjoy the hobby and "don't rush to strength," as it will come gradually for sure.

Best,
JD

This post is an example of one of the many reasons I spend way too much time here.

 

[SkinsFanLarry]

I think at 3 months in your palette is still developing. Hell, it can take years to develop really. I think Aaron summed it up pretty good regarding the age of the tobacco and how it smokes. Aged Pepin's tend to be less "in your face" and more balanced even when a full bodied smoke. Just keep trying stuff and you'll learn what you like and what fits your personal profile.

I agree w/Craig 100%, that pretty much sums it up in a nutshell. A "new" smoker often refers to a cigar being harsh when in fact their palate is not really ready for a cigar of the "My Father" strength and spiciness....just my opinion!

 

[ciggy]

My experience with My Fathers has been good and I find them very enjoyable. It's more on the full on the body spectrum. And you typically get the initial strong spice blast with a lot of their lines. You said you only been smoking for about 3 months. What do you normally smoke? Some smokers need to work their way up to stronger cigars. I'm not sure if that's the case with you though... just curious.

Yes, Yes! A new smoker will not appreciate these type of cigars. Speaking from experience I will tell you this was just my case and from others I have talked to in the past. Stay with what you like for now and save this cigar for another 6-12 months. You will be shocked at how much your pallete will pic up in that time frame.
These just happen to be on my top ten...just my .02cents!

 

[Highlander]

I enjoy the Le Bijou, but the others not so much.

 

[Carmack]

Another newbie here but Le Bijou is my favorite stick. I've had the #1 and it was similar but seemed to lose flavor around midway.

 

[nanilla]

I love the my father line, especially the El Hijo.

 

[gibbleguts]

I agree w/Craig 100%, that pretty much sums it up in a nutshell. A "new" smoker often refers to a cigar being harsh when in fact their palate is not really ready for a cigar of the "My Father" strength and spiciness....just my opinion!

I wouldn't call myself a new smoker and I still call these harsh with under processed tobacco. I know a few others that have progressed from loving the "ninja kick to the throat" to enjoying more balanced cigars. I think the biggest thing is there are different preferences. MRN talks about how spanish and Cuban tastes tend to prefer young "punchy" cigars where te Hong Kong palate is more towards aged cigars with more finesse. I think I even read an interview with Jorge Padron where he couldn't understand it as he had always associated that spice with under fermented or under aged tobacco. I think that saying a "new" smoker won't be able to appreciate it but will develop a taste for it later is over simplifying both the question and the answer.

 

[njstone]

I wouldn't call myself a new smoker and I still call these harsh with under processed tobacco. I know a few others that have progressed from loving the "ninja kick to the throat" to enjoying more balanced cigars. I think the biggest thing is there are different preferences. MRN talks about how spanish and Cuban tastes tend to prefer young "punchy" cigars where te Hong Kong palate is more towards aged cigars with more finesse. I think I even read an interview with Jorge Padron where he couldn't understand it as he had always associated that spice with under fermented or under aged tobacco. I think that saying a "new" smoker won't be able to appreciate it but will develop a taste for it later is over simplifying both the question and the answer.

Definitely hear what you're saying. That's why I don't smoke the MFs unless they have at least a year of age, preferably more. If you haven't had an aged one, Aaron, you should give it a shot. Totally different animal.

 

[strife]

I wouldn't call myself a new smoker and I still call these harsh with under processed tobacco. I know a few others that have progressed from loving the "ninja kick to the throat" to enjoying more balanced cigars. I think the biggest thing is there are different preferences. MRN talks about how spanish and Cuban tastes tend to prefer young "punchy" cigars where te Hong Kong palate is more towards aged cigars with more finesse. I think I even read an interview with Jorge Padron where he couldn't understand it as he had always associated that spice with under fermented or under aged tobacco. I think that saying a "new" smoker won't be able to appreciate it but will develop a taste for it later is over simplifying both the question and the answer.

Agreed, I completely dislike the pepper burn a fresh DPG dishes out. Thankfully most of that pepper blast is just that, a blast that usually simmers down after an inch or so. Definitely much better aged a year or more especially the My Father line.