My Father La Lealtad Review

By Mike | ChiTown Cigar Podcast

La Lealtad translates to "loyalty" or "allegiance," and longtime My Father fans should have no trouble staying loyal after smoking this cigar. Produced at the new My Father Cigars Honduras factory in El Paraíso, Honduras, La Lealtad represents another important step for the García family as they continue expanding beyond their legendary Estelí operation. This is only the second regular-production cigar to come out of the Honduran factory, following the release of My Father Blue.

Appearance

From the moment I picked it up, this looked and felt like a My Father cigar. The construction was excellent with a smooth, attractive wrapper and a well-shaped torpedo cap. It had a solid feel in the hand, giving off the quality you'd expect from the García family.

The presentation is also impressive. The maroon primary band with the classic My Father logo stands out nicely, while the secondary band featuring "La Lealtad" in gold adds a classy touch. Of course, it also comes with a foot band. While I've never been a huge fan of foot bands, it's hardly enough to count as a negative.

Cold Draw

After my usual straight cut, the cold draw immediately reminded me of a rich cup of dark espresso. It was smooth and inviting, and it definitely raised my anticipation before lighting up.

First Third

After a thorough torching, the first few draws greeted me with one word: pepper.

There is a significant amount of black pepper right out of the gate. If you're sensitive to pepper-heavy cigars, don't give up too quickly. Be patient.

Alongside the pepper were notes of earth and the same espresso flavors I picked up on the cold draw. The retrohale carried much of that pepper intensity as well, creating a bold opening that demanded attention.

Second Third

As the cigar moved into the second third, it began to settle down nicely. The black pepper was still present but no longer dominated the experience.

A pleasant creaminess emerged, accompanied by notes of roasted peanuts that added depth and balance. The burn became slightly uneven at this point, requiring a minor touch-up, but nothing that distracted from the overall smoking experience.

Final Third

This is where the cigar really won me over.

The espresso notes returned and became more prominent, while maintaining excellent balance with the rest of the profile. The pepper took a back seat but never completely disappeared, remaining in the background to provide structure and complexity.

I also picked up some earthy and mineral characteristics that complemented the coffee notes well. By this point, I found myself wishing the cigar would last a little longer. I smoked it down as far as I possibly could before finally letting it go.

Overall Thoughts

La Lealtad delivered exactly what I look for in a premium cigar: solid construction, noticeable flavor transitions, and an engaging smoking experience from start to finish.

The cigar felt great in the hand and provided a pleasant mouthfeel throughout the smoke. I don't typically gravitate toward torpedoes, but it was the only vitola available at the lounge, making my decision easy. In the end, I'm glad it did.

The construction was excellent, producing a clean white ash and requiring only one minor burn correction, which may have had more to do with my smoking pace than the cigar itself.

For me, the highlight was the way the cigar evolved. It started bold and pepper-forward, gradually introduced creamy and nutty notes, and ultimately finished with balanced espresso, earth, and mineral flavors. Those transitions kept me engaged from beginning to end.

If you're a fan of My Father's blending style and want to experience what the García family is producing from their new Honduran factory, La Lealtad is absolutely worth your time.

Vitola :  6 ⅛ x 52

Time to Smoke : 105 minutes 

Overall score 91/100