My Father Le Bijou 1922 Churchill
The Le Bijou 1922 Churchill is the most gentlemanly and versatile model in the series. With its elongated shape, the Churchill size provides a stage for this award-winning cigar to evolve over 90 minutes. Thanks to its longer smoke stream, this cigar retains Le Bijou's signature full-bodied character while providing better cooling of the smoke, allowing the complex Nicaraguan Oscuro tobacco flavors to develop more smoothly and gracefully.
Main Specifications
- Dimensions: 7 × 50 (Churchill)
- Origin: Nicaragua (My Father Cigars SA)
- Eggplant wrapper: Habano Oscuro, Nicaragua
- Filler/Binder: Nicaragua (top-grade aged tobacco leaves from the Garcia family's own farm)
Flavor Ladder
Initial impressions: The long smokestack provides a very elegant opening. Once lit, the classic black pepper notes rise slowly, accompanied by a deep earthy aroma. Thanks to the longer smokestack, the initial impressions are more creamy and sweet with dried fruit than the Toro model, presenting a balanced yet dynamic opening. Mid-section: Entering the mid-section, Le Bijou's "jewel-like" nature is fully revealed. Aromas of espresso, dark chocolate, and toasted oak intertwine. Thanks to its precise 50 ring gauge, each puff delivers a satisfying weight of tobacco oils in the mouth, resulting in a full-bodied and highly complex spirit. Finish: The finish reveals a powerful and robust character. The aromas of leather, dark cocoa, and rich spices reach their peak. Even during the long 1.5-hour smoking session, thanks to the Churchill specification's excellent heat dissipation, the smoke remains warm and pure, leaving a delightful sweet tobacco aftertaste.
Recommendation reason
- A grand sensory narrative: The Churchill specification is the perfect vehicle for experiencing the depth of Le Bijou blending. Unlike the shorter sizes, it doesn't rush things, but gives cigar aficionados ample time to savor the subtle changes in the Nicaraguan Pelo de Oro variant tobacco at different stages.
- Ultimate structural stability: Maintaining perfect draw resistance at a length of 7 inches is an immense challenge. My Father factory, with its top-notch rolling process, ensures that this cigar has a laser-smooth burn line and consistent smoke stability from start to finish.
- A standard choice for seasoned collectors: As a member of the 2015 Champion Series, the Churchill Size, with its elegant visual appeal and excellent value, is the top choice for seasoned cigar aficionados on long journeys or for serious social occasions.
My Father Le Bijou 1922 Churchill is a timeless tobacco symphony. With its slender form, it carries the family's glory, offering you a profound, serene, and domineering feast for the senses.