AJ Fernandez
San Lotano Requiem Connecticut
AJ Fernandez San Lotano Requiem Connecticut is a mild-medium strength cigar made in Nicaragua at Tabacalera AJ Fernandez Cigars de Nicaragua. It pairs Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper; Honduran binder; Nicaraguan & Dominican filler. The catalog lists 5 sizes, from 5 × 52 to 7 × 52.
- Maker
- AJ Fernandez
- Wrapper
- Ecuadorian Connecticut
- Binder
- Honduran
- Filler
- Nicaraguan & Dominican
- Country
- Nicaragua
- Factory
- Tabacalera AJ Fernandez Cigars de Nicaragua
- Strength
- mild-medium
- Sizes
- 5 · 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 San Lotano Requiem Connecticut uses an Ecuadorian Connecticut 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
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What does AJ Fernandez San Lotano Requiem Connecticut taste like?
AJ Fernandez San Lotano Requiem Connecticut uses an Ecuadorian Connecticut 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 Requiem Connecticut?
AJ Fernandez San Lotano Requiem 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 San Lotano Requiem 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 San Lotano Requiem Connecticut made?
AJ Fernandez San Lotano Requiem Connecticut is made in Nicaragua at Tabacalera AJ Fernandez Cigars de Nicaragua, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does AJ Fernandez San Lotano Requiem Connecticut use?
AJ Fernandez San Lotano Requiem Connecticut uses an Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper over a Honduran binder, with Nicaraguan & Dominican filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does AJ Fernandez San Lotano Requiem Connecticut come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 5 sizes: Robusto (5 × 52), Toro (6 × 52), Torpedo (6½ × 52), Churchill (7 × 52) and Gran Toro (6 × 60). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke AJ Fernandez San Lotano Requiem 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 Requiem 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 Requiem 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.