Some blends you just can’t get. They’re not available on the market. They’re internal darlings of cigar makers. They’re blenders’ private selections. They’re for promotional use only.

But eventually, the market always gets its way. What we all want is a force of nature, and many great stogies have started as behind-closed-door mixes, only to become breakout hits because the demand is undeniable.

The My Father S Special is kind of like that.

Once, it was only available to those who purchased a box of cigars at one of José “Don Pepin” Garcia’s events. But now you can occasionally find it on our shelves, especially as part of a CRA (Cigar Rights of America) Freedom Sampler. By making his S Special blend available in this way, Don Pepin is doing his part to help fund efforts to lobby the U.S. government to keep our ability to enjoy cigars unabridged.

The My Father S Special cigar bears a striking resemblance to the El Centurion stogies that were among the first that allowed Don Pepin to acquaint himself with the American smoking public. Back before he was the legend he is now, he was a hot blender tearing up the charts thanks to his work on Tatuaje’s Cabinet Tainos. El Centurion was his own project that helped him continue to build a reputation for delicious, high-quality blends. Special S is built along those very same lines – a classic, through and through.

Nicaraguan inside, Ecuadorian habano rosado outside. But you already knew that. It’s one of Don Pepin’s winning formulas that quite simply never gets old. Thus, the S Special cigar smokes up with super pleasant flavors of cedar, creamy butter, and white pepper. Ever the guardians of traditional flavors, My Father spins up a cigar that is easily capable of satisfying a grandfather and a new smoker just taking their first puffs. It’s universal.

And that is capital “S” Special.

This My Father S Special Event Only Toro cigar is made in Nicaragua. Outside, you'll find an Ecuadorian Habano Rosado wrapper. Inside, the binder is Nicaraguan, and the filler is also Nicaraguan. This is a Toro cigar with a length of 6.00 and a ring gauge of 50.

Please browse our selection of My Father S Special cigars at your leisure.

• What are the flavors like?
o Cedar, creamy butter, white pepper

• What’s the strength level?
o Medium

• Who is this cigar for?
o My Father S Special cigars are for anyone who wants a perfect traditional smoke.

• Will I want to smoke it to the nub?
o This isn’t a brand that ever lets you down.

• What’s a good pairing with it?
o Keep it simple. Have a coffee (hot or iced, depending on the season).

• What’s the best time/place to smoke this cigar?
o There’s really no wrong time for a Don Pepin. But whenever you need to feel a little special, bust this one out.

• Any flaws/downsides?
o His blend portfolio always makes you think that there’s a better stick he offers that you should be smoking.