AJ Fernandez
Enclave Broadleaf
AJ Fernandez Enclave Broadleaf is a medium-full strength cigar made in Nicaragua at Tabacalera AJ Fernandez Cigars de Nicaragua. It pairs Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper; Nicaraguan binder; Nicaraguan filler. The catalog lists 4 sizes, from 5 × 52 to 7 × 52.
- Maker
- AJ Fernandez
- Wrapper
- Connecticut Broadleaf
- Binder
- Nicaraguan
- Filler
- Nicaraguan
- Country
- Nicaragua
- Factory
- Tabacalera AJ Fernandez Cigars de Nicaragua
- Strength
- medium-full
- Sizes
- 4 · 5 × 52 to 7 × 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 Enclave Broadleaf uses a Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper. Connecticut broadleaf wrappers tend toward dark chocolate, molasses and a heavy 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 1 h 5 min to 1 h 40 min for a 6.5-inch size.
- When: Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
- Pair with: port, stout, or a sweet bourbon.
- 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 Enclave Broadleaf taste like?
AJ Fernandez Enclave Broadleaf uses a Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper. Connecticut broadleaf wrappers tend toward dark chocolate, molasses and a heavy 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 Enclave Broadleaf?
AJ Fernandez Enclave Broadleaf is listed as medium-full strength. Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
Is AJ Fernandez Enclave Broadleaf 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 Enclave Broadleaf made?
AJ Fernandez Enclave Broadleaf is made in Nicaragua at Tabacalera AJ Fernandez Cigars de Nicaragua, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does AJ Fernandez Enclave Broadleaf use?
AJ Fernandez Enclave Broadleaf uses a Connecticut Broadleaf 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 Enclave Broadleaf come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 4 sizes: Robusto (5 × 52), Churchill (7 × 52), Toro (6½ × 54) and Belicoso (6 × 56). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke AJ Fernandez Enclave Broadleaf?
For a 6.5-inch size, plan on about 1 h 5 min to 1 h 40 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 Enclave Broadleaf?
With a broadleaf wrapper, common pairings are port, stout, or a sweet bourbon. 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 Enclave Broadleaf?
Cigars with a similar build include Southern Draw Jacobs Ladder Brimstone, Diesel and CAO Flathead. They share broadleaf wrapper, medium-full strength, made in Nicaragua, same factory. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.