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AJ Fernandez

New World Cameroon

AJ Fernandez New World Cameroon is a medium strength cigar made in Nicaragua at Tabacalera AJ Fernandez Cigars de Nicaragua. It pairs Cameroon wrapper; Nicaraguan binder; Nicaraguan filler. The catalog lists 6 sizes, from 4 × 48 to 7 × 48.

Maker
AJ Fernandez
Wrapper
Cameroon
Binder
Nicaraguan
Filler
Nicaraguan
Country
Nicaragua
Factory
Tabacalera AJ Fernandez Cigars de Nicaragua
Strength
medium
Sizes
6 · 4 × 48 to 7 × 48

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 New World Cameroon uses a Cameroon wrapper. Cameroon wrappers tend toward a toothy, sweet spice with notes of nuts and cedar. 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 strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
  • Pair with: a single malt, cognac, or black tea.
  • 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

6 in the catalog

What to try next

matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factory

From the desk

reads and news on AJ Fernandez
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AJ Fernandez New World Cameroon questions

What does AJ Fernandez New World Cameroon taste like?

AJ Fernandez New World Cameroon uses a Cameroon wrapper. Cameroon wrappers tend toward a toothy, sweet spice with notes of nuts and cedar. 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 New World Cameroon?

AJ Fernandez New World Cameroon is listed as medium strength. Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.

Is AJ Fernandez New World Cameroon good for beginners?

Usually, yes. Medium strength is manageable for most newer smokers who smoke slowly after eating. Smoke it slowly, a puff a minute or so, and do not inhale.

Where is AJ Fernandez New World Cameroon made?

AJ Fernandez New World Cameroon is made in Nicaragua at Tabacalera AJ Fernandez Cigars de Nicaragua, according to manufacturer and trade sources.

What wrapper does AJ Fernandez New World Cameroon use?

AJ Fernandez New World Cameroon uses a Cameroon 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 New World Cameroon come in?

The CigarMind catalog lists 6 sizes: Short Robusto (4 × 48), Churchill (7 × 48), Toro (6 × 50), Torpedo (6½ × 52), Doble Robusto (5½ × 54) and Gordo (6 × 60). Each size has its own page with the full blend.

How long does it take to smoke AJ Fernandez New World Cameroon?

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 New World Cameroon?

With a Cameroon wrapper, common pairings are a single malt, cognac, or black tea. 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 New World Cameroon?

Cigars with a similar build include Nub (Oliva) Nub Cameroon, La Perla Habana Black Pearl Morado and El Mago The Defender. They share Cameroon wrapper, medium strength, made in Nicaragua. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.