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AJ Fernandez

New World Connecticut

AJ Fernandez New World Connecticut is a mild-medium strength cigar made in Nicaragua at Tabacalera AJ Fernandez Cigars de Nicaragua. It pairs Connecticut Shade wrapper; Mexican San Andrés binder; Nicaraguan & Brazilian filler. The catalog lists 6 sizes, from 5 × 50 to 7 × 50.

Maker
AJ Fernandez
Wrapper
Connecticut Shade
Binder
Mexican San Andrés
Filler
Nicaraguan & Brazilian
Country
Nicaragua
Factory
Tabacalera AJ Fernandez Cigars de Nicaragua
Strength
mild-medium
Sizes
6 · 5 × 50 to 7 × 50

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 Connecticut uses a Connecticut Shade wrapper. Connecticut shade wrappers tend toward cream, cedar, nuts and a light, smooth finish. 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: Mild to medium: an easy daytime smoke and a gentle step up from a first cigar.
  • Pair with: coffee with cream, a light beer, or a sparkling wine.
  • 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 Connecticut questions

What does AJ Fernandez New World Connecticut taste like?

AJ Fernandez New World Connecticut uses a Connecticut Shade wrapper. Connecticut shade wrappers tend toward cream, cedar, nuts and a light, smooth finish. 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 Connecticut?

AJ Fernandez New World Connecticut is listed as mild-medium strength. Mild to medium: an easy daytime smoke and a gentle step up from a first cigar.

Is AJ Fernandez New World Connecticut good for beginners?

Yes. It is listed as mild to mild-medium, which is where most smokers start. Smoke it slowly, a puff a minute or so, and do not inhale.

Where is AJ Fernandez New World Connecticut made?

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

What wrapper does AJ Fernandez New World Connecticut use?

AJ Fernandez New World Connecticut uses a Connecticut Shade wrapper over a Mexican San Andrés binder, with Nicaraguan & Brazilian filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.

What sizes does AJ Fernandez New World Connecticut come in?

The CigarMind catalog lists 6 sizes: Corona Gorda (5½ × 46), Robusto (5 × 50), Churchill (7 × 50), Toro (6 × 52), Belicoso (6 × 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 Connecticut?

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 Connecticut?

With a Connecticut shade wrapper, common pairings are coffee with cream, a light beer, or a sparkling wine. 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 Connecticut?

Cigars with a similar build include Southern Draw Morning Glory, RoMa Craft Intemperance EC XVIII and Drew Estate ACID Blue. They share Connecticut shade wrapper, mild-medium strength, made in Nicaragua, same factory. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.