Competition / The 32 / Group F — Nicaraguan Showdown / My Father Cigars Blue Label
Group F Grand 8 Top 8

My Father Cigars Blue Label

My Father Cigars

Product Information

Manufacturer
My Father Cigars
Country of Origin
Nicaragua
Wrapper
Ecuadorian Habano Rosado
Binder
Nicaraguan
Filler
Nicaraguan
Factory
My Father Cigars S.A.
Strength
Medium-Full
Vitola / Size
Toro (6" x 52)
MSRP
Competition Record
3-0
Result
Grand 8
Final Placement
Top 8
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Competition Performance

My Father Cigars Blue Label dominated Group F with a perfect 3-0 record, defeating Crowned Heads Mil Dias, E.P. Carrillo Pledge Prequel, and San Cristobal Revelation. The cigar advanced to the Grand 8 after defeating Foundation Olmec in the Top 16 before falling to Padrón 60th Anniversary Perfecto.

Competition Matchups

M31 group stage Win
M32 group stage Win
M33 group stage Win
M52 top 16 Win
M57 grand 8 Loss
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Ashology™ Assessment

Official evaluation across six categories — maximum Ashology™ Score 30 / 30.

Construction
star star star star star (Exceptional)
Draw
star star star star star (Exceptional)
Burn
star star star star star (Exceptional)
Flavor Complexity
star star star star star (Exceptional)
Balance
star star star star star (Exceptional)
Finish
star star star star star (Excellent)
Ashology™ Score
29.0 / 30
Outstanding
Overall Classification
Grand 8 Grade
Competition Achievement
2026 Grand 8 Finisher
Ashology™ Highlights
  • star Grand 8 finisher
  • star Exceptional craftsmanship
  • star Outstanding construction
  • star Rich flavor development
  • star Excellent balance
  • star Consistent tournament performance
Editorial Assessment

My Father Cigars Blue Label established itself as one of the tournament's premier performers with exceptional consistency from the opening round through the knockout stage. Its craftsmanship, construction, and overall presentation reflected the quality expected from one of the industry's most respected manufacturers.

Advancing to the Grand 8 demonstrated its ability to compete at the highest level against an elite field of premium cigars.

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Ashology™ Smoking Experience

Cold Draw
Pepper, cedar, cocoa and sweet tobacco.
First Third
Classic pepper opens the cigar before dark cocoa, cedar and earth settle into place.
Second Third
Espresso, leather and baking spice develop as natural sweetness balances the increasing strength.
Final Third
Black pepper, coffee and charred oak dominate while cocoa remains underneath.
Construction
Strong draw, heavy smoke production and consistent combustion.
Finish
Long, peppery and satisfying.
Ashology Assessment
A bold, unmistakably Nicaraguan cigar with power, balance and consistency.
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Final Verdict

My Father Cigars Blue Label won Group F through commanding flavor, reliable construction and classic Nicaraguan intensity. Its strength was matched by enough balance to remain controlled throughout.

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Tasting notes reflect the cigar and vitola evaluated during the 2026 Cigar of the Year competition. Flavor, strength and burn performance may vary based on storage conditions, age, vitola and individual palate. Tobacco products are intended only for adults of legal smoking age.

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