AJ Fernandez
San Lotano The Bull
AJ Fernandez San Lotano The Bull is a full strength cigar made in Nicaragua at Tabacalera AJ Fernandez Cigars de Nicaragua. It pairs Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper; Nicaraguan binder; Nicaraguan filler. The catalog lists 4 sizes, from 5 × 54 to 6½ × 54.
- Maker
- AJ Fernandez
- Wrapper
- Ecuadorian Sumatra
- Binder
- Nicaraguan
- Filler
- Nicaraguan
- Country
- Nicaragua
- Factory
- Tabacalera AJ Fernandez Cigars de Nicaragua
- Strength
- full
- Sizes
- 4 · 5 × 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 San Lotano The Bull uses an Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper. Sumatra wrappers tend toward earth, cinnamon and a mild sweetness. 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: A full-strength cigar is best after a full meal and never on an empty stomach; keep water nearby and slow down if you feel the nicotine.
- Pair with: cognac, a brown ale, or coffee.
- 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 The Bull taste like?
AJ Fernandez San Lotano The Bull uses an Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper. Sumatra wrappers tend toward earth, cinnamon and a mild sweetness. 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 The Bull?
AJ Fernandez San Lotano The Bull is listed as full strength. A full-strength cigar is best after a full meal and never on an empty stomach; keep water nearby and slow down if you feel the nicotine.
Is AJ Fernandez San Lotano The Bull 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 San Lotano The Bull made?
AJ Fernandez San Lotano The Bull is made in Nicaragua at Tabacalera AJ Fernandez Cigars de Nicaragua, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does AJ Fernandez San Lotano The Bull use?
AJ Fernandez San Lotano The Bull uses an Ecuadorian Sumatra 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 San Lotano The Bull come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 4 sizes: Robusto (5 × 54), Toro (6 × 54), Torpedo (6½ × 54) and Gordo (6 × 60). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke AJ Fernandez San Lotano The Bull?
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 The Bull?
With a Sumatra wrapper, common pairings are cognac, a brown ale, or coffee. 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 The Bull?
Cigars with a similar build include RoMa Craft CroMagnon Visigoth, Espinosa Knuckle Sandwich Maduro and H. Upmann by AJ Fernandez. They share Sumatra wrapper, full strength, made in Nicaragua. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.