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My Father Le Bijou 1922
The box-pressed torpedo that won Cigar Aficionado #1 Cigar of the Year. Nicaraguan puro, consistent 92+ ratings.
Wholesale My Father cigars - distributed by MDC.
My Father Cigars is the José 'Pepin' Garcia family's Nicaraguan operation, producing some of the most consistently-rated cigars in the premium category for over two decades. Le Bijou 1922 is an allocation brand: MDC holds concierge-tier allocation access because we run concierge-level programs - the full My Father core rotation distributed to hospitality and retail partners nationwide.
Years in My Father Rotation
14+
14 years·Trusted by Four Seasons, The Broadmoor, Caesars Entertainment
MDC + My Father
Why MDC stocks My Father
My Father is a production family first, a brand second. Pepin Garcia built his reputation blending for other houses before launching the My Father line in 2008 - and the cigars carry that production discipline. Every box, every vitola, every year: tight draw, consistent burn, predictable profile.
MDC has distributed My Father since 2014. The flagship in our rotation is Le Bijou 1922 - the box-pressed torpedo won Cigar Aficionado's #1 Cigar of the Year in 2015, and it still sells like it did the day it landed on the list. La Opulencia, Flor de las Antillas, and La Antiguedad round out the rotation for accounts that want depth in the Garcia family catalog.
Le Bijou specifically works because of what it does on a menu: it's the reliable upgrade cigar that sells itself through name recognition - guests have seen it in magazine articles, they've smoked it at other venues, they order it by reputation without needing the bartender to explain the blend. That's an asset you can't fake with catalog depth.
“My Father is in our standing rotation because the accounts we serve - from casinos to cigar bars - sell through it consistently. That's the only reason a brand stays on our line card.”
Core Line-up
My Father blends MDC distributes
Not every SKU in the My Father catalog is in our standing rotation - we curate to what actually moves at retail. These are the core lines we keep in depth.
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My Father Flor de las Antillas
The Sun Grown wrapper pick. 2012 Cigar of the Year. Refined medium-full Nicaraguan puro.
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My Father La Opulencia
Mexican San Andrés wrapper, Nicaraguan filler. The darker-maduro option in the My Father rotation.
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My Father La Antiguedad
Habano rosado wrapper. Aged tobaccos, medium-full profile. Classic upper-mid-tier SKU.
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My Father No. 1
The original My Father blend. Ecuadorian Habano wrapper, smooth medium-full. Approachable upper-tier pick.
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My Father Connecticut
The lighter-wrapper option in the catalog. Morning cigar pick for hospitality bars with breakfast service.
Venue Fit
Which venues stock My Father
My Father fits every hospitality and upscale retail format. Le Bijou 1922 is the most requested SKU - hotel bars, resort terraces, casino high-limit rooms, cigar bars, and premium retailers all rotate it. La Opulencia and Flor de las Antillas are your second-tier picks to build depth.
Liquor stores typically pick up the La Antiguedad or No. 1 for the $15–$20 retail shelf, with Le Bijou as the top-of-humidor anchor. Golf clubs lean on Flor de las Antillas for the pro-shop pack-out shelf and Le Bijou for clubhouse bar service.
The retail margin math for My Father
My Father pricing runs 2.2–2.8× wholesale at retail across the catalog. A $14 wholesale Le Bijou 1922 torpedo retails at $32–$38 and serves at $38–$50 in hospitality. A $10 wholesale La Antiguedad retails at $22–$28 in a liquor store.
The pricing sweet spot is the Le Bijou 1922 - the name recognition supports a premium-tier retail price, and the ratings history keeps the brand from feeling dated. For hospitality accounts, Le Bijou is typically one of the five top-revenue SKUs in the humidor after 90 days of service.
How to build a My Father program with MDC
The MDC approach to any brand is the same: start with a curated core rotation sized to your venue, prove sell-through, then layer in deeper SKU coverage as the account matures. For a typical hospitality account, a My Father program begins with 2–3 vitolas across 40–60 cigars of opening depth, paired with the other brands that complement your overall humidor structure.
Because My Father is one of the core workhorse brands in the category, it's almost always part of the MDC opening-proposal for any new account - the exact SKUs and depth vary by whether you're running a bar-led hospitality program, a dedicated cigar lounge, or a pro-shop display. Your rep builds the proposal fast once you apply, with real numbers keyed to your venue.
Related wholesale brands + programs
Other brands frequently paired with My Father in MDC programs: Drew Estate , Padron , Tatuaje , Rocky Patel . For the complete list of brands MDC distributes, see the wholesale cigar brands index. For the programs each brand fits - hospitality, retail, cigar bar - see Cigars for Hospitality and Cigars for Retail.
Wholesale FAQ
Buying My Father wholesale - common questions.
Who is the wholesale distributor for My Father cigars?
MDC Wholesale Cigars distributes My Father to licensed venues and retailers nationwide - casinos, hotels, steakhouses, golf shops, liquor stores, and cigar bars. My Father has been in MDC's standing rotation for 14+ years.
How do I buy My Father cigars wholesale?
Apply for an MDC wholesale account - it starts with a short qualification form. Once you're approved, your rep builds a curated first order with My Father SKUs matched to your venue. Most new accounts get their first shipment within a week of approval.
How much do My Father cigars cost wholesale?
Most premium boxes run roughly $80-$300 wholesale depending on the line and vitola, and venues typically retail at 1.8x-2.5x wholesale. Your exact My Father pricing depends on your account and order size - your rep quotes real numbers before you commit to anything.
Can I return My Father cigars that don't sell?
Yes. Every MDC order is backed by our no-risk exchange: if a My Father SKU doesn't move for your crowd, we swap it for one that will. Cigar orders over $1,000 ship free.
Ready to Stock My Father?
Open an MDC account. We'll tell you where My Father fits in your rotation.
Apply to open an MDC account. We'll look at your venue profile, your existing rotation (if any), and tell you exactly what a My Father program should look like on your floor - opening SKUs, depth, price points, and how it pairs with the rest of your humidor.
Cost of Waiting
Every month without My Father on your shelf is margin your competitors are collecting. Your rep can have it in your first shipment within a week of approval.
We only take 4 new accounts a month
4 spots open for July
P.S. My Father has been in MDC's standing rotation for 14+ years. If MDC can help your business, we can get you into a first shipment within a week of qualifying.