“Love is an exploding cigar we willingly smoke..“
Franz Liszt
Company History:
- AJ Fernandez was born in Cuba, with his family deep-rooted within the Fernandez cigar history. Today, he crafts premium cigars in Estelí, Nicaragua. This is a family-oriented company based out of Miami, Florida.
- The tobacco is grown throughout Nicaragua’s regions of Condega, Jalapa, Estelí, Pueblo Nuevo, Quilalí, and the island of Ometepe. The process from seed to smoke is put through a careful and meticulous process. Before highly skilled artisans create premium-quality cigars, the process begins with careful harvesting, followed by drying, fermenting, and years of aging the tobacco leaves.
- AJ Fernandez operates two factories in Nicaragua. Together, they are able to produce over 100,000 handmade cigars daily using traditional techniques passed down through generations.
New World Cigar History
- New World brand is named in honor of the discovery of tobacco by the Christopher Columbus in 1492. AJ Fernandez worked on the cigar along with his father, Ismael. The cigar features a Nicaraguan wrapper covering binder from the Jalapa Valley and a filler blend of Ometepe, Condega and Estelí tobaccos. The core line was launched in 2014, followed by the release of the New World Connecticut in 2015 and later the New World Puro Especial in 2017
Industry Rating:
Cigar Details
- Size: 6″ x 50
- Wrapper: Nicaragua Habano
- Binder: Nicaragua Habano
- Filler: Nicaragua
- Origin: Nicaragua
- Smoke Time: 50 min+
- Strength: Medium +
- Price Paid: 9.50 EUR
- Store: @tallinntheoaklounge
Flavors and Tasting Notes
Beginning
- To start of the cigar I got a complex notes of cedar, dark berries, chocolate, and black pepper, with an strong underlying note of dark chocolate and coffee. There is a nice hint of spicy kick to complement the medium to full body, so its an interesting start to the cigar.
Middle
- Across the middle, flavors are some what consistent with the continued presence of leather, dark chocolate and coffee, along with nutty notes with hints of sweetness. A hint of wood is also present in the background.
End
- The final third deepens the coffee and dark chocolate flavor once again, now accompanied by earthy notes, leather notes, and a hints of spice. The rich medium-full body persists, with a satisfying and well-balanced finish.
Construction and Smoke
- The build and construction are impeccable, featuring a beautiful dark, silky, and oily wrapper. The draw is perfectly smooth with a punch cut, and the burn is excellent, requiring no maintenance. Smoke production is rich and creamy, filling the air with cedar and spice while providing a cool, soft mouthfeel that ties the entire experience together wonderfully.
Final Thoughts
This is a wonderful cigar that I have enjoyed many times, this cigar was in fact part of a 5x sample pack that I purchased as The Oak Lounge. It was a great deal and will continue to check if more come come in stock.
I would say you get good value for the money, wonderful flavors and notes through out the cigar. No touch up needed, burn very well until the end.
Let me know your thoughts in the comments, what do you think about cigar. Also please do leave feedback about the review, let me know if you like the format and layout or if there is anything I should add/remove.
Until next time, happy smoking.
