The My Father No.6 Toro Gordo demands attention with its hefty 60 ring gauge and 6-inch parejo shape. Priced at $215.46 for 18 sticks, this Nicaraguan puro packs medium-full strength into its oily Ecuadorian Habano wrapper. Triple-capped construction ensures slow combustion - I clocked 85 minutes of smoking time during my Thursday night session.
The cold draw delivers cedar and barnyard notes. Upon lighting, immediate black pepper spice (85% intensity compared to Le Bijou 1922) dominates through the nose. The dense smoke carries crushed walnut and espresso grounds flavors with a mineral undertone from the Estelí filler.
Spice transitions to baking spices - specifically nutmeg and cinnamon. Chocolate-covered coffee bean emerges at the 45-minute mark alongside a burnt caramel sweetness. Smoke output remains consistent (4-5 visible puffs/minute) despite the large ring gauge.
Leather and hickory smoke flavors dominate as the burn line approaches the band. Noticeable nicotine buildup occurs at 70-minute mark - equivalent to smoking two Padrón 1964 Robustos back-to-back. Requires slower pacing (1 puff/90 seconds recommended) to prevent harshness.
The triple cap showed zero unraveling despite aggressive V-cut. The Habano wrapper exhibited consistent oil distribution (85% sheen coverage when examined under LED light). Draw resistance measured 2.5/5 on my PerfectDraw tool - slightly tighter than average for box-pressed vitolas.
Pair with sparkling water containing 120-150ppm mineral content to balance the nicotine strength. Avoid sugary drinks - the cigar's natural sweetness gets masked by cola or cocktail mixers.
