My Father Le Bijou 1922
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'Le Bijou' means 'the jewel.' The 1922 marks the birth year of José Pepín García's father, and the cigar is built like a family statement: Nicaraguan Habano Oscuro wrapper over Nicaraguan binder and filler, made in Nicaragua.
| name_meaning | Le Bijou means 'the jewel'; 1922 is the birth year of José Pepín García's father |
|---|---|
| origin | Nicaragua |
| wrapper | Nicaraguan Habano Oscuro |
| binder | Nicaraguan |
| filler | Nicaraguan |
| press | Box-pressed |
| format_example | Box-Pressed Torpedo, 6 1/8 x 52; Grand Robusto, 5.62 x 55 |
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← All objectsWhy Cigar & Cedar selected it
Box-pressed throughout the line. The Box-Pressed Torpedo measures 6 1/8 by 52; the Grand Robusto 5.62 by 55. A cigar that wears its lineage on the band.
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