Description
L'Atelier La Mission 1989 is a premium, box-pressed cigar produced by Pete Johnson (of Tatuaje Cigars) in collaboration with the Garcia family at the My Father Cigars factory in Nicaragua. The cigar was launched in 2015 as part of the La Mission line, which draws inspiration from the acclaimed Bordeaux winery Château La Mission Haut-Brion, with each vitola named after a vintage that received a 100-point rating from Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate.
Key details about the La Mission 1989:
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: 5 5/8 x 54 (Toro, box-pressed, finished with a pigtail cap)
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: Mexican San Andrés, known for its rich, sweet, and slightly dry character
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: Nicaraguan tobaccos, including Sancti Spiritus leaf grown by the Garcia family
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: Medium to full-bodied
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: Noted for complex and robust flavors, including:
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Cocoa, chocolate, and sweet caramel
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Black pepper and volcanic salt
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Leather, wood, and smoky notes
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Coffee and earthy undertones
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: Praised for its elegant appearance, dark chocolate brown wrapper, minimal veins, and excellent draw
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: Multiple 90+ ratings from Cigar Aficionado
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La Mission L'Atelier 1989 is regarded as a richly flavored, expertly crafted cigar, offering a harmonious blend of Nicaraguan and Mexican tobaccos. Its profile is marked by notes of cocoa, coffee, spice, and leather, making it a favorite among enthusiasts seeking complexity and depth in a medium to full-bodied smoke.
