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I just got off a meeting and drove to the local shop. A shipment of the new My Father Cigars Blue just arrived—with its blue bands flashing Honduras’ soul. I’ve been waiting to try this smoke since its PCA 2025 debut, and now I’m holding a Toro, a 6-inch, 54-ring-gauge stunner with a Connecticut Broadleaf Rosado wrapper. These are going for ~$12-$15 a stick now, with boxes hitting $240-$300 for collectors. I sink into a shop chair, ready to vibe with this awaited gem.

Let’s light it up and see where it takes us.

The Roots

Rolled at My Father Cigars’ new 78,000-square-foot factory in El Paraíso, Honduras, the My Father Blue, released in April 2025, is the García family’s first Honduran puro. Sourced from their 890-acre Finca La Opulencia in Talanga, it features a Connecticut Broadleaf Rosado wrapper over Honduran Corojo and Criollo binder and filler. Medium-to-full in body, it channels Honduras’ volcanic soils with the Garcías’ Cuban-inspired craft. With ~300 master cases produced, this smoke’s a rare groove that’s got smokers buzzing worldwide.

The Experience: From Start to Finish

First Look: Pre-Light Impressions

The My Father Blue Toro is a stunner, its Connecticut Broadleaf Rosado wrapper a deep, oily brown with a silky sheen and faint veins. The blue band pops with clean style. It’s firm, with a triple cap and tight seams, feeling premium in hand. Aromas of cedar, cocoa, sweet earth, and dried cherries hit, with a baking spice zing. The cold draw’s smooth, offering creamy hay, brown sugar, and a touch of white pepper, setting up a bold jam.

I light it, letting the shop’s hum set the rhythm.

Foot to Cap: The Flavor Journey

The first third kicks off with cedar and baking spice, zapping the palate, backed by creamy cocoa and sweet earthiness. A floral hint dances on the retrohale, smoothing the medium-to-full punch. The smoke’s thick, with a razor-sharp burn and ash holding an inch.

In the middle third, the spice eases, letting cocoa and brown sugar shine, with leather creeping in. A creamy texture keeps it lush, with faint earth grounding the mix. The draw’s effortless, smoke pours, and the burn’s steady, ash clinging tight. The profile’s bold yet smooth, like a soul track hitting its stride.

The final third ramps up with earthy chocolate and leather, joined by coffee grounds and a peppery kick. The finish is long, with creamy sweetness lingering, but a bitter earthiness creeps in, muting the spark. The burn’s flawless, ash holds to the nub, and the 90-minute smoke stays cool, though the fade dulls the encore.

Build & Burn: The Craftsmanship

The Blue’s construction is My Father gold—flawless. The Connecticut Broadleaf Rosado wrapper wraps tight, with invisible seams and a precise triple cap. It’s firm, with no soft spots, showing off El Paraíso’s skill. The burn’s razor-sharp, with a light-gray ash holding an inch. The draw’s smooth, delivering creamy smoke with dense output, staying cool over 90 minutes. A faint bitter edge late keeps it just shy of perfect.

Flavor Deep Dive: What’s Cooking

The Blue Toro opens with cedar, creamy cocoa, and baking spice, hooked by sweet earthiness (brown sugar) and a floral retrohale. It’s medium-to-full, vibrant early. The middle third gets richer, with cocoa, leather, and brown sugar, anchored by earth. The final third shifts to earthy chocolate, leather, coffee, and pepper, but a bitter earth note dulls the close. It’s a bold, complex jam that starts strong but fades at the end.

Strength & Body: The Power Within

Medium to full in strength, the Blue Toro builds a steady buzz, perfect for a seasoned smoker that wants a good vibe. The spice and cedar hit early, smoothed by the creamy texture, ideal for bold palates. The body’s medium to full, with lush smoke carrying robust flavors, though the late bitterness softens the impact. It’s a strong groove that stumbles slightly at the finish.

Perfect Pairings: Elevate the Experience

An aged bourbon lifts the Blue Toro’s cocoa and leather, while a dark espresso grounds its coffee notes. A smoky scotch amplifies the baking spice. Pair with smoked almonds or bittersweet chocolate to echo the creamy sweetness. 

Value: Worth the Price?

At ~$12-$15 a stick, with 20-count boxes at $240-$300, the Blue Toro’s an ok play. Its flawless construction, bold flavors, and Honduran rarity make it a steal for collectors, though the bitter fade might give some pause. For the craftsmanship and vibe, it’s a solid bet for those chasing My Father’s new smoke.

Our Rating:

The My Father Blue Toro earns a Refined, its cedar, cocoa, and spice grooving early but fading late. At $12-$15 a stick, this Honduran gem’s craftsmanship shines, despite a somewhat bitter close. Definitely a bold smoke to enjoy!

Final Thoughts

The My Father Blue Toro hits like a solid track. Spotting these fresh arrivals was a thrill, and the smoke delivered—cedar, cocoa, and spice in a creamy groove. Its Honduran soul, crafted in El Paraíso, and flawless build make it a standout. The shop’s humidor glow and my playlist carried the 90-minute ride, but the finale needed more kick. A bold, flawed gem for the cigar chase.

Own the Smoke: Make It Yours

This Toro suits seasoned smokers craving medium-to-full vibes and a creamy, spicy kick. Its 90-minute burn fits a chill session, and its Honduran rarity adds collector cred. Crank the tunes, light it up, and let the good times roll.

Enjoy every moment.

Catch you on the next one.