Back in August of 2024, My Father Cigars announced they started shipping their latest expansion of the company’s Limited Edition Jaime Garcia Reserva Especial series. This latest offering is called the Sucesor or in English the Successor. The extension includes two blends each in one vitola for the blend. There is a Sumatra blend and a Habano blend. The Sumatra is expressed in a (6 x 56) toro and the Habano, which I will be reviewing today is expressed in a (6 1/8 x 52) box-pressed torpedo.
The Jaime Garcia Reserva Especial Sucesor LE 2024 Habano blend is described as a Nicaraguan puro:
- Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano
- Binder: Nicaragua
- Filler: Nicaragua
They come packaged in 14-count boxes and have an MSRP of $14.00/cigar. Only 5,000 boxes have been produced. The Sucesor is handcrafted at My Fathers Cigars S.A. in Nicaragua.
For this review, I sampled 2 Jaime Garcia Reserva Especial Sucesor LE 2024 Habano Torpedoes, which I purchased from my local Brick & Mortar – Executive Cigar Shop & Lounge in Melbourne, Florida.
Pre-Light Examination
The Jaime Garcia Reserva Especial Sucesor LE 2024 Habano is a well-constructed box-pressed torpedo. It is cloaked with a smooth medium to dark reddish-brown and shiny wrapper that has a decent amount of marbling running through it. Minimal veins are noticeable, and the cigar feels well packed, rolled, and pressed – from foot to the well finished torpedo tip head. Definitely, no soft spots are detected.
Two bands adorn the cigar. The first is the standard Jaime Garcia Reserva Especial band that pops nicely on the background of the darker brown leaf. A secondary gold band identifies the cigar as the Sucesor. Remember, if it is a torpedo, it is the habano blend.
Running the Sucesor LE 2024 Habano along the nose I picked up a mild spice note along the barrel. but wow, the foot offered a vibrant and enticing set of sweet chocolate and nut aromas. Do I this or smoke it?
I straight cut the cap of the cigar and proceeded to give the Sucesor LE 2024 Habano some introductory cold draws. The cold draw offered an excellent restriction when the cap is cut a 1/2 inch down dfrom the tip. The draw offered notes of sweetness, pepper, milk chocolate and nut. If the rest of the journey is like the pre-light I will be in cigar heaven.
Time to toast the Sucesor LE 2024 Habano. I warmed the foot with my fan flame Xikar lighter, bringing it to an even orange glow. As I drew in the first taste of the Sucesor LE 2024 Habano, my palate was graced with notes of peppery spice, cream, and walnut. Follow along as I burn this one to ash.
Cigar Review Notes
- The journey starts with notes of peppery spice, cream, and walnut
- A light grey ash forms on top of a medium thick char line
- Each puff delivers a palate filling burst of creamy smoke
- Red currant fruit notes with a sprinkle of cinnamon add to the already pleasant introduction
- The early cream starts to add a vanilla essence to it after a 1/2 inch of burn
- The profile has pulled together spectacularly through the first third
- Mild jag in burn
- This is what I would describe as an elegant cigar
- Spice notes ratchet moving into the second third
- Mild mouth-watering citrus notes add to the pleasure
- Sweet spicy aromas fill the air around me
- A touch of sweet earthiness has been building through the second third
- The solid ash dropped close to the midway point, revealing an excellent burn cone
- Strength has moved up to medium plus midway through
- Rich dark chocolate notes further enrich the complex profile
- Cinnamon notes are getting more intense deep in the second third
- The citrus layers pleasantly on the background
- The early walnut has now shifted to more of a peanut essence lingering on the palate end of second third
- Strength has easily hit full
- Cream wrapped citrus notes down in the final
- Total Smoking Time was 1 hour and 15 minutes
Final Analysis
The Jaime Garcia Reserva Especial Sucesor LE 2024 Habano Torpedo journey begins with an enticing blend of peppery spice, velvety cream, and rich walnut note. Each puff releases a sumptuous burst of creamy smoke that envelops the palate, while vibrant red currant fruit notes, dusted with a sprinkle of cinnamon, enhance this already delightful introduction. As the cigar burns through the first half inch, the initial cream evolves, introducing a soft vanilla essence that intertwines beautifully with the existing flavors. The overall profile harmonizes splendidly during this initial third.
This is truly an elegant cigar! As I transition into the second third, the spice notes intensify, bringing forth mouth-watering hints of citrus that elevate the experience further. Sweet, spicy aromas waft around me, creating a fragrant ambiance. A subtle earthiness has begun to build, adding depth to the evolving profile. When the solid ash finally drops around the midway point, it reveals an impressive burn cone beneath.
Midway through, the strength has gracefully escalated to a medium-plus level, while dark chocolate notes enrich the complex tapestry of flavors. The cinnamon notes deepen, becoming more pronounced as I delve further into the second third, with citrus subtly layered in the background, enhancing the overall experience. The initial walnut essence has transformed into a lingering peanut flavor on the palate as I approach the end of the second third. The strength has now reached its peak, full-bodied and robust, while creamy citrus notes come together beautifully in the final stretch. My Father Cigars shows that it is very possible to produce an outstanding cigar for $14.00 retail, right in the sweet spot of the consumers wallet. Buy a box of these before they are gone! I rate this a stellar 97.
Point Deductions: (-1) Mild Jag but no touch ups required
Bonus Points: (+1) Balanced and Extremely complex profile; (+1) Consistent in burn and flavor across multiple samples; (+1) Box Buy; (+1) Long Solid ash with just one ash drop
