My Father Le Bijou 1922 × Angel’s Envy Rye Finished in Rum Casks

This is a bold pairing with backbone and bravado. The My Father Le Bijou 1922 is a Nicaraguan masterpiece created to honor José “Pepin” Garcia’s father. It’s rich and robust, with dark chocolate, black pepper, and espresso notes that push into full-bodied territory while still offering moments of creamy sweetness and floral undertones. The Habano Oscuro wrapper adds a deep, almost chewy texture to each puff, giving it presence and weight on the palate.

Then comes the Angel’s Envy Rye, finished in Caribbean rum casks—a bourbon-lover’s rye with unmistakable charisma. It starts spicy and finishes sweet, with a molasses glaze that rides on top of the rye’s inherent heat and oak. There’s an unexpected roundness here: brown sugar, ripe banana, cinnamon, and baking spice, all draped in that sticky-sweet rum warmth. It’s layered, expressive, and just eccentric enough to keep you on your toes.

Pairing these two is like watching a tango between a heavyweight and a showman. The cigar’s dark strength harmonizes with the rye’s spice, while the rum cask finish highlights the cigar’s hidden sweetness. Every draw followed by a sip pulls a new flavor from both—the pepper in the cigar activates the cinnamon in the rye, the cocoa emphasizes the molasses, and suddenly the whole experience feels orchestrated. There’s a tension here, but also a resolution.

This pairing is unapologetically bold. It’s meant for late nights, leather chairs, and music that plays a little too loud. It’s not refined in the traditional sense—it’s passionate, fiery, and unforgettable. If you're looking for a pairing that makes a statement, this is the one that walks in without knocking.