AJ Fernandez cigars are made by Abdel J. Fernandez at Tabacalera A.J. Fernandez in Estelí, Nicaragua; he created New World and Enclave with his father, Ismael. The lines we list are tagged medium to full body. New World Connecticut pairs a Connecticut shade wrapper with a Mexican San Andrés binder and Brazilian and Nicaraguan filler; halfwheel’s 2015 review found medium strength (with medium-full body) and typical notes of cedar, cocoa and a creamy, nutty finish. The box-pressed New World typically shows cocoa, chocolate and leather at medium-full body, while full-bodied Enclave leans toward cedar, cinnamon and spice. Enclave Broadleaf puts a Connecticut broadleaf wrapper over Nicaraguan binder and filler. Start with New World Connecticut for a medium-strength introduction, then move to New World or Enclave for a fuller smoke.
AJ Fernandez Cigars
AJ Fernandez Cigars is a Nicaraguan brand led by Abdel J. Fernandez, whose factory in Estelí makes premium cigars; the lines we list range from medium to full body. From lines like New World and Enclave, AJ Fernandez showcases Nicaraguan tobaccos in blends for both medium- and full-bodied preferences.
AJ Fernandez Cigars
Frequently asked questions about AJ Fernandez Cigars
Who makes AJ Fernandez Cigars, and where?
AJ Fernandez cigars are made by Abdel J. Fernandez's company at Tabacalera A.J. Fernandez in Estelí, Nicaragua. Abdel created New World (2014) and Enclave (2015) together with his father, Ismael, who had previously worked for Plasencia Cigars for 17 years.
Are AJ Fernandez cigars strong?
It depends on the blend. New World Connecticut is tagged medium-bodied in our selection (halfwheel's 2015 review rated it medium strength with medium-full body), New World is tagged medium to full, and Enclave and Enclave Broadleaf are tagged full-bodied, so choose by line rather than treating the whole brand as one strength.
Which AJ Fernandez cigar should I try first, and how do the lines differ?
New World Connecticut is a medium-strength starting point in our selection: a Connecticut shade wrapper over a Mexican San Andrés binder, with typical notes of cedar, cocoa and cream. The box-pressed New World typically adds cocoa, chocolate and leather at medium-full body. Enclave is full-bodied, with an Ecuadorian Habano Rosado wrapper and Cameroon binder and notes of cedar, cinnamon and spice. Enclave Broadleaf uses a Connecticut broadleaf wrapper over Nicaraguan binder and filler.
Where can I buy AJ Fernandez Cigars online?
Oxford Cigar Company carries a selection of AJ Fernandez Cigars on its AJ Fernandez Cigars category page: https://oxfordcigarcompany.com/aj-fernandez-cigars/. Free US shipping on orders $50+.