H. Upmann
Nicaragua by AJ Fernandez Sunrise
H. Upmann Nicaragua by AJ Fernandez Sunrise is a medium strength cigar made in Nicaragua at Tabacalera AJ Fernandez Cigars de Nicaragua. It pairs Ecuadorian Connecticut-seed wrapper; Nicaraguan binder; Nicaraguan filler. The catalog lists 4 sizes, from 5 × 52 to 7 × 50.
- Maker
- H. Upmann
- Wrapper
- Ecuadorian Connecticut-seed
- Binder
- Nicaraguan
- Filler
- Nicaraguan
- Country
- Nicaragua
- Factory
- Tabacalera AJ Fernandez Cigars de Nicaragua
- Strength
- medium
- Sizes
- 4 · 5 × 52 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 bringsH. Upmann Nicaragua by AJ Fernandez Sunrise uses an Ecuadorian Connecticut-seed 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
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What does H. Upmann Nicaragua by AJ Fernandez Sunrise taste like?
H. Upmann Nicaragua by AJ Fernandez Sunrise uses an Ecuadorian Connecticut-seed 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 H. Upmann Nicaragua by AJ Fernandez Sunrise?
H. Upmann Nicaragua by AJ Fernandez Sunrise is listed as medium strength. Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
Is H. Upmann Nicaragua by AJ Fernandez Sunrise 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 H. Upmann Nicaragua by AJ Fernandez Sunrise made?
H. Upmann Nicaragua by AJ Fernandez Sunrise is made in Nicaragua at Tabacalera AJ Fernandez Cigars de Nicaragua, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does H. Upmann Nicaragua by AJ Fernandez Sunrise use?
H. Upmann Nicaragua by AJ Fernandez Sunrise uses an Ecuadorian Connecticut-seed 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 H. Upmann Nicaragua by AJ Fernandez Sunrise come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 4 sizes: Churchill (7 × 50), Robusto (5 × 52), Toro (6 × 54) and Magnum (6 × 60). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke H. Upmann Nicaragua by AJ Fernandez Sunrise?
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 H. Upmann Nicaragua by AJ Fernandez Sunrise?
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 H. Upmann Nicaragua by AJ Fernandez Sunrise?
Cigars with a similar build include Southern Draw Rose of Sharon Desert Rose, Diesel Uncut d.CT and My Father Connecticut. They share Connecticut shade wrapper, medium strength, made in Nicaragua, same factory. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.