My Father Cigars in Hong Kong: A Legendary Nicaraguan Legacy

The My Father brand is produced by the Garcia family, who have a long history in the cigar industry. Several generations of this family have been involved in tobacco cultivation and cigar production, starting in Cuba and later establishing their business in Nicaragua.

The brand originated with Don Pepin Garcia, a renowned cigar roller in Havana. He immigrated to the United States in 2003, where he opened a shop in the famous Little Havana neighborhood of Miami. His son, Jaime, a talented blender in his own right, secretly ventured to Nicaragua to work on a new cigar blend, intending to name the brand “My Father” as a tribute to Pepin.

The brand made its debut in 2008 and has continued to expand ever since. Today, Pepin, Jaime, and their daughter, Janny Garcia, lead My Father Cigars, with its factory located in Estelí, producing millions of hand-rolled cigars annually.

The company works primarily with carefully selected Nicaraguan filler/binder tobaccos, often paired with an Ecuadorian wrapper, creating blends that deliver remarkable depth, strength, and aroma.

Several blends from the Garcia family have earned global recognition and exceptional ratings from Cigar Aficionado, making them staples in cigar collections worldwide.

Some of the brand’s most acclaimed releases include:

• My Father – The flagship line delivering rich, spicy, full-bodied flavor with exceptional balance.
• Le Bijou 1922 – A tribute to Don Pepín’s father and named Cigar of the Year by Cigar Aficionado in 2015. Often available in formats such as Petit Robusto and Toro Gordo.
• La Opulencia – A beautifully crafted box-pressed cigar that ranked second in Cigar of the Year 2018, offering deep complexity and elegance.
• My Father The Judge Grand Robusto – A bold and powerful blend awarded Cigar of the Year in 2024, known for its rich strength and layered flavors.

Additional celebrated releases from the Garcia portfolio include Flor de las Antillas, El Centurion, and Jaime Garcia Reserva Especial, each showcasing different expressions of Nicaraguan tobacco mastery.

For enthusiasts exploring different formats, these cigars are commonly available in Robusto, Grand Robusto, and curated sampler pack selections that allow smokers to experience multiple blends in one collection.

In the Hong Kong market, My Father cigars are typically sold as duty-paid cigars through reputable retailers and lounges. Prices vary depending on the edition and size.

Examples often found in the market include:

• My Father Le Bijou 1922 Petit Robusto – around HK$4,100 for a box of 23
• My Father The Judge Grand Robusto – around HK$5,910 for 23 cigars
• My Father Selection Assortment of 5 Toros – approximately HK$950

Limited regional releases such as the My Father Fonseca Mexico Edition may also appear occasionally in specialty collections across Asia.