The My Father La Promesa Lancero brings a spicy Nicaraguan punch in a sleek 7½" x38 lancero format. At $194.40 per box of 20 sticks, this slender smoke combines Ecuadorian Habano Rosado Oscuro wrapper with Pepin's signature Garcia farm-grown binders. Expect firm construction and a visible oil sheen - typical of My Father cigars - though the 38 ring gauge requires patient puffing to avoid harshness.
The cold draw serves black pepper and barnyard. Initial puffs blast red pepper flakes with charred oak undertones. Medium smoke output coats the palate - noticeable baking spices emerge at the ½" mark. Watch the burn line; needs occasional correction in thinner vitolas.
Spice transitions to leather and unsweetened cocoa around the halfway point. Retrohale reveals hazelnut sweetness battling earthy base notes. Ash holds strong in 1" segments. Keep drinks handy - the nicotine kick becomes noticeable despite the slender format.
Last third amps up espresso bitterness with lingering black pepper. Smoke turns warmer faster in narrow ring gauges - slow down or risk harshness. The nub develops mineral notes mixed with burnt caramel. Plan 90+ minutes for full enjoyment.
The triple cap peels cleanly with most cutters. Draw resistance varies slightly - some boxes need 48+ weeks humidor time to optimize. Wrapper veins become more apparent in longer formats, but no unravelling issues reported. Box code tracking shows best performance from 2020-2021 production.
