AJ Fernandez
Cigars

AJ Fernandez, a famous third generation Cuban-born cigarmaker, honors a time gone by that he believes were the glory days of Cuban tobacco. Thanks to his unyielding commitment to old world standards, for over two decades he’s been widely considered one of the hottest cigar manufacturers in the premium-cigar industry. Today, his state-of-the-art factories includes Tabacalera AJ Fernandez de Nicaragua that’s located in the heart of Estelí, and the San Lotano factory located 43 miles north in Totogalpa. In both locations he continues to produce one top selling blend after another, including many that have received 90-plus ratings from Cigar Afficionado and other major industry publications. Check out our AJ Fernandez buying guide on the Blending Room. He also lends his unrivaled cigarmaking talents to create modern renditions of H.Upmann, Montecristo, Romeo y Julieta, and other storied Cuban heritage brands. With a diverse catalog of premium cigar styles—including the uniquely shaped San Lotano Oval—AJ Fernandez Cigars, led by master blender and New World Cigars owner AJ Fernandez, delivers a blend, strength, and flavor profile for every type of smoker. His highly skilled artisans create a cigar-smoking experience that harkens back to the golden days when pre-Castro Cuban cigars reigned supreme! With so much choice, we've put together a list of our top 5 AJ Fernandez cigars to help you get started.