AJ Fernandez
Bellas Artes
AJ Fernandez Bellas Artes is a medium-full strength cigar made in Nicaragua at Tabacalera AJ Fernandez. It pairs Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper; Nicaraguan binder; Nicaraguan & Honduran filler. It comes in one listed size, 5 × 52.
- Maker
- AJ Fernandez
- Wrapper
- Ecuadorian Sumatra
- Binder
- Nicaraguan
- Filler
- Nicaraguan & Honduran
- Country
- Nicaragua
- Factory
- Tabacalera AJ Fernandez
- Strength
- medium-full
- Sizes
- 1 · 5 × 52
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually bringsAJ Fernandez Bellas Artes uses an Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper. Sumatra wrappers tend toward earth, cinnamon and a mild sweetness. 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 50 minutes to 1 h 15 min for a 5-inch size.
- When: Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
- Pair with: cognac, a brown ale, or 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
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What does AJ Fernandez Bellas Artes taste like?
AJ Fernandez Bellas Artes uses an Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper. Sumatra wrappers tend toward earth, cinnamon and a mild sweetness. 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 Bellas Artes?
AJ Fernandez Bellas Artes is listed as medium-full strength. Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
Is AJ Fernandez Bellas Artes 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 Bellas Artes made?
AJ Fernandez Bellas Artes is made in Nicaragua at Tabacalera AJ Fernandez, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does AJ Fernandez Bellas Artes use?
AJ Fernandez Bellas Artes uses an Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper over a Nicaraguan binder, with Nicaraguan & Honduran filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does AJ Fernandez Bellas Artes come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 1 size: Robusto (5 × 52). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke AJ Fernandez Bellas Artes?
For a 5-inch size, plan on about 50 minutes to 1 h 15 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 Bellas Artes?
With a Sumatra wrapper, common pairings are cognac, a brown ale, or 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 Bellas Artes?
Cigars with a similar build include Drew Estate Undercrown Sun Grown, Crowned Heads Four Kicks and Nat Sherman Panamericana. They share Sumatra wrapper, medium-full strength, made in Nicaragua. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.