AJ Fernandez
New World Decenio
AJ Fernandez New World Decenio is a medium-full strength cigar made in Nicaragua at Tabacalera AJ Fernandez Cigars de Nicaragua. It pairs Mexican San Andrés wrapper; Nicaraguan binder; Nicaraguan & Honduran filler. The catalog lists 3 sizes, from 5½ × 54 to 6½ × 54.
- Maker
- AJ Fernandez
- Wrapper
- Mexican San Andrés
- Binder
- Nicaraguan
- Filler
- Nicaraguan & Honduran
- Country
- Nicaragua
- Factory
- Tabacalera AJ Fernandez Cigars de Nicaragua
- Strength
- medium-full
- Sizes
- 3 · 5½ × 54 to 6½ × 54
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually bringsAJ Fernandez New World Decenio uses a Mexican San Andrés wrapper. San Andrés wrappers from Mexico tend toward cocoa, earth, coffee and black pepper. 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: espresso, mezcal, or a dark rum.
- 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 New World Decenio taste like?
AJ Fernandez New World Decenio uses a Mexican San Andrés wrapper. San Andrés wrappers from Mexico tend toward cocoa, earth, coffee and black pepper. 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 Decenio?
AJ Fernandez New World Decenio is listed as medium-full strength. Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
Is AJ Fernandez New World Decenio 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 New World Decenio made?
AJ Fernandez New World Decenio is made in Nicaragua at Tabacalera AJ Fernandez Cigars de Nicaragua, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does AJ Fernandez New World Decenio use?
AJ Fernandez New World Decenio uses a Mexican San Andrés 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 New World Decenio come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 3 sizes: Robusto (5½ × 54), Toro (6½ × 54) and Gordo (6 × 58). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke AJ Fernandez New World Decenio?
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 Decenio?
With a San Andrés wrapper, common pairings are espresso, mezcal, or a dark rum. 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 Decenio?
Cigars with a similar build include Southern Draw Manzanita, Romeo y Julieta Romeo San Andrés and Trinidad Espiritu Series No. 3. They share San Andrés wrapper, medium-full strength, made in Nicaragua, same factory. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.