Montecristo
Crafted by AJ Fernandez
Montecristo Crafted by AJ Fernandez is a medium-full strength cigar made in Nicaragua at Tabacalera AJ Fernandez Cigars de Nicaragua. It pairs Ecuadorian Sumatra Oscuro wrapper; Mexican San Andrés binder; Honduran and Nicaraguan filler. The catalog lists 4 sizes, from 5 × 52 to 7 × 50.
- Maker
- Montecristo
- Wrapper
- Ecuadorian Sumatra Oscuro
- Binder
- Mexican San Andrés
- Filler
- Honduran and Nicaraguan
- Country
- Nicaragua
- Factory
- Tabacalera AJ Fernandez Cigars de Nicaragua
- Strength
- medium-full
- 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 bringsMontecristo Crafted by AJ Fernandez uses an Ecuadorian Sumatra Oscuro wrapper. Oscuro wrappers, the darkest shade, tend toward espresso, dark chocolate and earth. 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, stout, or an aged 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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matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factoryFrom the desk
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What does Montecristo Crafted by AJ Fernandez taste like?
Montecristo Crafted by AJ Fernandez uses an Ecuadorian Sumatra Oscuro wrapper. Oscuro wrappers, the darkest shade, tend toward espresso, dark chocolate and earth. 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 Montecristo Crafted by AJ Fernandez?
Montecristo Crafted by AJ Fernandez is listed as medium-full strength. Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
Is Montecristo Crafted by AJ Fernandez 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 Montecristo Crafted by AJ Fernandez made?
Montecristo Crafted by AJ Fernandez is made in Nicaragua at Tabacalera AJ Fernandez Cigars de Nicaragua, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Montecristo Crafted by AJ Fernandez use?
Montecristo Crafted by AJ Fernandez uses an Ecuadorian Sumatra Oscuro wrapper over a Mexican San Andrés binder, with Honduran and Nicaraguan filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does Montecristo Crafted by AJ Fernandez come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 4 sizes: Toro (6 × 50), Toro (6 × 50), Churchill (7 × 50) and Robusto (5 × 52). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Montecristo Crafted by AJ Fernandez?
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 Montecristo Crafted by AJ Fernandez?
With an oscuro wrapper, common pairings are espresso, stout, or an aged 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 Montecristo Crafted by AJ Fernandez?
Cigars with a similar build include Nomad Cigar Co. C-276, Diesel Rage and My Father La Opulencia. They share oscuro wrapper, medium-full strength, made in Nicaragua, same factory. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.