My Father Le Bijou 1922 Limited Edition 2016 Review

Le Bijou 1922 Limited Edition 2016
Made by: My Father
Country: Nicaragua
Vitola: 6 1/2 by 52

This is the Limited Edition Le Bijou 2016 offering from My Father. The normal vitola’s offered of the 1922 are world class. So it is expected that this cigar will at least meet that standard. Pelo de Oro is the magic contributor that is in the mix of this cigar, that leaf will no doubt make this an enjoyable experience. Lets see what it has to offer with a My Father Le Bijou 1922 Limited Edition 2016 Review.

Prelight

The wrapper of this cigar is gorgeous, tons of tooth and a couple medium sized veins. The pack is slightly spongy, the bands are ornate and well stated. The cap looks like there was a good amount of time put into it, the wrapper leaf being as thick as it is created a bit of a lift to the cap. This lift could cause issues, but given the price point and standard to which I believe this cigar was made it should not be an issue. Sweet syrupy honey and cocoa coming by off the foot, I can guarantee cream and leather in this profile as well. The cut went well, no cap issues. There was a bit of loose tobacco on the cut, the prelight draw has a good bit of resistance. The flavors are consistent with the foot with the addition of some red pepper which has been a theme in the cigars reviewed this week it seems.

1/3

Thick creamy smoke with a slick oily mouth feel, medium smoke production. Sweet honey and leather on the front which is interesting. The center is a heavy cream that washes the front’s notes out. And the finish is a dark chocolate with light red pepper and bitter macadamia nut underneath. Clear and distinct segments to the flavor profile, pretty high complexity right off the start. Medium to full body and medium strength, those characteristics are pretty consistent with the normal 1922 line but the complexity is on another level in this version. Smoke production is increasing as I get to the end of the first third.

2/3

Pretty good burn line which is a bit surprising for this thick of a wrapper. Huge transitions up to this point. The current profile is coffee and light leather on the front, the center is heavy cream and the sweet note that was present in the first third has moved to the center alongside the cream. The finish is very soft, a balanced and smooth mix of red pepper, macadamia nut, and leather. The body and strength are matching at a medium to full now. As I am reaching the end of the second third the smoke production is back down to a medium and thickness is still up allowing for that creamy center.

3/3

The burn line is holding pretty constant not perfect but good considering the thick wrapper. Smoke production is still at a medium and the thickness has actually fallen a bit. The front is almost getting to an expresso like flavor followed by lighter cream on the center and the finish is now a mix of leather and red/black pepper. A bit of an odd note I am picking up is a hint of celery hidden in the finish. I can’t explain that but it is definitely there. Great complexity and good transitions in this cigar.

Smoke Time: 1 hour and 35 minutes

Conclusion: 93

Really good, it’s body and strength was nice and consistent raising just a bit throughout the experience. The complexity was there and the transitions were on point. Good smoke time, good aesthetics, the flavors were unique. It left some room for improvement, but it hit right at its price point and it was what you would expect from a cigar of this caliber. So worth buying? It was absolutely worth having at least one. I could see keeping a fiver on hand, if you like the body and strength balance it could even justify a box purchase. As always I suggest trying the cigar, but this one is a step above your run of the mill LE so if it’s available I highly recommend it.

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