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AJ Fernandez

San Lotano Oval Connecticut

AJ Fernandez San Lotano Oval Connecticut is a medium strength cigar made in Nicaragua. It pairs Connecticut Shade (Ecuador) wrapper; Dominican binder; Dominican, Nicaraguan filler. It comes in one listed size, 6 × 52.

Maker
AJ Fernandez
Wrapper
Connecticut Shade (Ecuador)
Binder
Dominican
Filler
Dominican, Nicaraguan
Country
Nicaragua
Strength
medium
Sizes
1 · 6 × 52

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 San Lotano Oval Connecticut uses a Connecticut Shade (Ecuador) 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: Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
  • 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

1 in the catalog

What to try next

matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factory

From the desk

reads and news on AJ Fernandez
Room101 Turns 17, but Matt Booth Is Gone. Can the Brand Still Feel Like Itself?Read · 2026-08-31 · General Cigar releases a 6 x 52 Nicaraguan puro at AJ Fernandez to mark Room101's 17th anniversary — the first birthday since the founder sold the trademark.›Room101 Turns 17 With Another Anniversary Cigar — This Time With AJ FernandezRead · 2026-08-27 · Matt Booth doesn't wait for round numbers. The latest Room101 Anniversary is a Nicaraguan puro made at AJ Fernandez and priced under $16.›Diesel Uncaged Ships Nationwide: A Sub-$8 Regular Production Line from AJ FernandezRead · 2026-08-25 · Forged Cigar Company adds a Nicaraguan puro with a Habano Criollo wrapper and a chain-link fence box to the Diesel portfolio.›The Herd Arrives: The Year of the Goat Playbook Takes Over Premium CigarsRead · 2026-09-25 · Four factories are shipping or staging goat cigars ahead of the 2027 Lunar New Year, and the quietest release may be the smartest one yet.›AJ Fernandez Joins the Zodiac Race With Year of the GoatNews · 2026-09-21 · AJ Fernandez is not a company known for flooding the market with limited editions, which makes its first Chinese zodiac release worth a look.›Room101 Turns 17 With a Limited AJ Fernandez CollaborationNews · 2026-08-15 · Room101 Cigars is shipping its 17th Anniversary release, a limited-edition project produced in collaboration with AJ Fernandez.›Aging Room Marks 15 Years With a New Line and a $1,000 AccessoryNews · 2026-07-12 · Aging Room has released Blue Amber Blue Turquoise, a four-vitola line built to mark the brand's 15th anniversary.›

AJ Fernandez San Lotano Oval Connecticut questions

What does AJ Fernandez San Lotano Oval Connecticut taste like?

AJ Fernandez San Lotano Oval Connecticut uses a Connecticut Shade (Ecuador) 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 San Lotano Oval Connecticut?

AJ Fernandez San Lotano Oval Connecticut is listed as medium strength. Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.

Is AJ Fernandez San Lotano Oval Connecticut 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 San Lotano Oval Connecticut made?

AJ Fernandez San Lotano Oval Connecticut is made in Nicaragua, according to manufacturer and trade sources.

What wrapper does AJ Fernandez San Lotano Oval Connecticut use?

AJ Fernandez San Lotano Oval Connecticut uses a Connecticut Shade (Ecuador) wrapper over a Dominican binder, with Dominican, Nicaraguan filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.

What sizes does AJ Fernandez San Lotano Oval Connecticut come in?

The CigarMind catalog lists 1 size: Torpedo (6 × 52). Each size has its own page with the full blend.

How long does it take to smoke AJ Fernandez San Lotano Oval 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 San Lotano Oval 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 San Lotano Oval Connecticut?

Cigars with a similar build include My Father Connecticut, Southern Draw Rose of Sharon Desert Rose and Tatuaje Cabaiguan Guapos. They share Connecticut shade wrapper, medium strength, made in Nicaragua. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.