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AJ Fernandez

Amar by AJ Fernandez

AJ Fernandez Amar by AJ Fernandez is a medium-full strength cigar made in Nicaragua. It pairs Ecuadorian Habano wrapper; Nicaraguan binder; Nicaraguan filler. It comes in one listed size, 6 × 52.

Maker
AJ Fernandez
Wrapper
Ecuadorian Habano
Binder
Nicaraguan
Filler
Nicaraguan
Country
Nicaragua
Strength
medium-full
Sizes
1 · 6 × 52

Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.

What it tastes like

what the wrapper usually brings

AJ Fernandez Amar by AJ Fernandez uses an Ecuadorian Habano wrapper. Habano-seed wrappers tend toward pepper, cedar, leather and baking spice. That is the leaf's general character, not a tasting note for this cigar.

How to smoke it

rules of thumb
  • Time: plan on about 1 hour to 1 h 30 min for a 6-inch size.
  • When: Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
  • Pair with: bourbon, rye whiskey, or a black coffee.
  • Pace: about a puff a minute keeps it cool and lets the flavors change from third to third. Do not inhale.
  • Before lighting: cut just above the cap line, toast the foot evenly, and take a cold draw to check it.

Sizes

1 in the catalog

What to try next

matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factory

From the desk

reads and news on AJ Fernandez
Room101 Turns 17, but Matt Booth Is Gone. Can the Brand Still Feel Like Itself?Read · 2026-08-31 · General Cigar releases a 6 x 52 Nicaraguan puro at AJ Fernandez to mark Room101's 17th anniversary — the first birthday since the founder sold the trademark.›Room101 Turns 17 With Another Anniversary Cigar — This Time With AJ FernandezRead · 2026-08-27 · Matt Booth doesn't wait for round numbers. The latest Room101 Anniversary is a Nicaraguan puro made at AJ Fernandez and priced under $16.›Diesel Uncaged Ships Nationwide: A Sub-$8 Regular Production Line from AJ FernandezRead · 2026-08-25 · Forged Cigar Company adds a Nicaraguan puro with a Habano Criollo wrapper and a chain-link fence box to the Diesel portfolio.›The Herd Arrives: The Year of the Goat Playbook Takes Over Premium CigarsRead · 2026-09-25 · Four factories are shipping or staging goat cigars ahead of the 2027 Lunar New Year, and the quietest release may be the smartest one yet.›AJ Fernandez Joins the Zodiac Race With Year of the GoatNews · 2026-09-21 · AJ Fernandez is not a company known for flooding the market with limited editions, which makes its first Chinese zodiac release worth a look.›Room101 Turns 17 With a Limited AJ Fernandez CollaborationNews · 2026-08-15 · Room101 Cigars is shipping its 17th Anniversary release, a limited-edition project produced in collaboration with AJ Fernandez.›Aging Room Marks 15 Years With a New Line and a $1,000 AccessoryNews · 2026-07-12 · Aging Room has released Blue Amber Blue Turquoise, a four-vitola line built to mark the brand's 15th anniversary.›

AJ Fernandez Amar by AJ Fernandez questions

What does AJ Fernandez Amar by AJ Fernandez taste like?

AJ Fernandez Amar by AJ Fernandez uses an Ecuadorian Habano wrapper. Habano-seed wrappers tend toward pepper, cedar, leather and baking spice. That is the leaf's general character, not a tasting note for this cigar; log a smoke in CigarMind to record your own.

How strong is AJ Fernandez Amar by AJ Fernandez?

AJ Fernandez Amar by AJ Fernandez is listed as medium-full strength. Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.

Is AJ Fernandez Amar by AJ Fernandez good for beginners?

It is a stronger cigar. Most newer smokers are better served starting milder and working up to it. Smoke it slowly, a puff a minute or so, and do not inhale.

Where is AJ Fernandez Amar by AJ Fernandez made?

AJ Fernandez Amar by AJ Fernandez is made in Nicaragua, according to manufacturer and trade sources.

What wrapper does AJ Fernandez Amar by AJ Fernandez use?

AJ Fernandez Amar by AJ Fernandez uses an Ecuadorian Habano wrapper over a Nicaraguan binder, with Nicaraguan filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.

What sizes does AJ Fernandez Amar by AJ Fernandez come in?

The CigarMind catalog lists 1 size: Toro (6 × 52). Each size has its own page with the full blend.

How long does it take to smoke AJ Fernandez Amar by AJ Fernandez?

For a 6-inch size, plan on about 1 hour to 1 h 30 min. That is a rule of thumb of 10 to 15 minutes per inch at a relaxed pace, a puff about once a minute.

What drink goes with AJ Fernandez Amar by AJ Fernandez?

With a habano wrapper, common pairings are bourbon, rye whiskey, or a black coffee. Match the drink's weight to the cigar's: lighter drinks for milder cigars, darker spirits for fuller ones.

What cigars are similar to AJ Fernandez Amar by AJ Fernandez?

Cigars with a similar build include Padrón 1964 Anniversary Series, La Finca and Tatuaje Brown Label (Seleccion de Cazador). They share habano wrapper, medium-full strength, made in Nicaragua. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.