AJ Fernandez blends

[Kreth]

So I posted a review of the SCCC, which turned into a discussion of AJ Fernandez. I'd like to put together a definitive list of his blends for my to-do list (and anyone else that likes his blends). Feel free to edit the list:
Casa Fernandez
La Herencia Cubana
Man O' War
Man O' War Ruination
Rocky Patel Fusion (does he do the Double Maduro as well)
Padilla Habano
Sol Cubano Cuban Cabinet
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[borndead1]

ITC 10th Anniversary
Park Avenue (Gurkha)

[Kreth]

ITC 10th Anniversary
Park Avenue (Gurkha)
Ah, forgot the ITC 10th. I read in a review somewhere that he's done a couple of blends for Gurkha, but it didn't specify which ones.
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[yitlin]

He makes the new Diesel I think.

[MrOneEyedBoh]

Yep the Diesel unholy cocktail

[Kreth]

Updated list:
Casa Fernandez
Diesel Unholy Cocktail
Gurkha Park Avenue
ITC 10th Anniversary
La Herencia Cubana
Man O' War
Man O' War Ruination
Rocky Patel Fusion
Padilla Habano
Sol Cubano Cuban Cabinet
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[MrOneEyedBoh]

What about his " A Fernandez Signature Series " cigars>

edited: Rocky Patel Signature and La Cuna Bin No. 85

[kenstogie]

I tend to like AJ H stuff.

[Kreth]

Should I have bolded the feel free to edit part? :r
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[BeerAdvocate]

Nice post, I am always looking for new AJF cigars to try!

[Coz77]

La Cuna Bin No. 85

Word on the street is that the La Cuna Bin No 85 is excellent. Gotta get my hands on some. :dr

[Zanaspus]

Word on the street is that the La Cuna Bin No 85 is excellent. Gotta get my hands on some. :dr

I love the Bin 85's. Very Cabaiguan-like imo.

[VirtualSmitty]

Yep the Diesel unholy cocktail

That's quite the name.

[MrOneEyedBoh]

Virtual are you interested in trying one? I'll send ya one.

[MrOneEyedBoh]

Updated list:
A. Fernandez Signature Series
Casa Fernandez
Diesel Unholy Cocktail
Gurkha Park Avenue
ITC 10th Anniversary
La Cuna Bin No. 85
La Herencia Cubana
Man O' War
Man O' War Ruination
Padilla Habano
Rocky Patel Fusion
Rocky Patel Signature
Sol Cubano Cuban Cabinet

[Kreth]

Thanks for the update. How are those Diesels? I've seen them pop up on cbid recently.
Also, I found a mention on a review earlier that Fernandez blends Reposado. Is this the same as the Reposado '96 that's on CI? They don't mention him by name, but they are made in Nicaragua.
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[MarkinAZ]

You can add the following:

Reposado 96

Jeff, I believe this is the same one that CI has in their humi...

[Kreth]

Thanks, Mark.

Updated list:
A. Fernandez Signature Series
Casa Fernandez
Diesel Unholy Cocktail
Gurkha Park Avenue
ITC 10th Anniversary
La Cuna Bin No. 85
La Herencia Cubana
Man O' War
Man O' War Ruination
Padilla Habano
Reposado 96
Rocky Patel Fusion
Rocky Patel Signature
Sol Cubano Cuban Cabinet

I'm still curious if he does the RP Double Maduro, and if he does anything for Gurkha other than the Park Avenue (the review I read mentioned that he's done a couple of blends for them).
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[St. Lou Stu]

Updated list:
A. Fernandez Signature Series
Casa Fernandez
Diesel Unholy Cocktail
Gurkha Park Avenue
ITC 10th Anniversary
La Cuna Bin No. 85
La Herencia Cubana
Man O' War
Man O' War Ruination
Padilla Habano
Reposado 96
Rocky Patel Fusion
Rocky Patel Signature
Sol Cubano Cuban Cabinet
Cigar.com House Blend Brazilian Label

[MrOneEyedBoh]

/\ Thought we were going Alphabetical? :) just kidding.

[St. Lou Stu]

/\ Thought we were going Alphabetical? :) just kidding.

D'oh! Hey Jackleg! At least I did the feel free to edit part!!!:r

[kenstogie]

http://www.dailycigardeal.com/index.asp#

12.95 (+5.00 for ship :() for a 5ver of the Diesel Unholy Cocktail
Free ship if you buy two so that'd be 26.00 for a 10 pack
i neverhad them but they look good.

[Zanaspus]

http://www.dailycigardeal.com/index.asp#

12.95 (+5.00 for ship :() for a 5ver of the Diesel Unholy Cocktail
Free ship if you buy two so that'd be 26.00 for a 10 pack
i neverhad them but they look good.

I bit on this one. I'll report back if no one else posts. :ss

[sodomanaz]

I bit on this one. I'll report back if no one else posts. :ss

I bit too. ;) Can't wait.

[Kreth]

I see in the new CI catalog an LHC Oscuro Fuerte, which as far as I've been able to tell is also made by Fernandez. Same PA broadleaf maddie wrapper as the Diesel. I'll have to keep an eye out for deals on a 5er.
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[poriggity]

I see in the new CI catalog an LHC Oscuro Fuerte, which as far as I've been able to tell is also made by Fernandez. Same PA broadleaf maddie wrapper as the Diesel. I'll have to keep an eye out for deals on a 5er.
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I saw that and it looked interesting. I am a fan of the regular LHC... Might have to buy a 5er of the LHC Oscuro's.
Scott

[Zanaspus]

I see in the new CI catalog an LHC Oscuro Fuerte, which as far as I've been able to tell is also made by Fernandez. Same PA broadleaf maddie wrapper as the Diesel. I'll have to keep an eye out for deals on a 5er.
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Cigar Joe, if you want to try 10. :2

[MarkinAZ]

Cigar Joe, if you want to try 10. :2

I agree. Joe' Cigars has 10 of the Toro' going for $29.99 at this time. There' even a picture of one our very own Inmates RightAJ featured there too:)

[bigheadmark]

the diesel is a powerhouse of an awesome cigar!!

[billybarue]

Updated list:
5 Vegas "AAA"
A. Fernandez Signature Series
Casa Fernandez
Diesel Unholy Cocktail
Gurkha Park Avenue
ITC 10th Anniversary
La Cuna Bin No. 85
La Herencia Cubana
Man O' War
Man O' War Ruination
Padilla Habano
Reposado 96
Rocky Patel Fusion
Rocky Patel Signature
Sol Cubano Cuban Cabinet
Cigar.com House Blend Brazilian Label


This reminds me of a thread from a few years ago collecting all the Pepin blends. Fernandez is making great cigars. Glad to see another great blender/cigar maker on the scene. I am sure his star will continue to rise.

[kenstogie]

5 Vegas "AAA"
A. Fernandez Signature Series
Casa Fernandez
Diesel Unholy Cocktail
Gurkha Park Avenue
ITC 10th Anniversary
La Cuna Bin No. 85
La Herencia Cubana
Man O' War
Man O' War Ruination
Nica Libre****
Padilla Habano
Reposado 96
Rocky Patel Fusion
Rocky Patel Signature
Sol Cubano Cuban Cabinet
Cigar.com House Blend Brazilian Label

[kenstogie]

BTW Nica Libre are on sale at cigar.com
5 of the 6x54 $9.95
http://www.cigar.com/dailydeal/cccigardeals.asp

[wayner123]

5 Vegas "AAA"
A. Fernandez Signature Series
Casa Fernandez
Diesel Unholy Cocktail
Gurkha Park Avenue
ITC 10th Anniversary
La Cuna Bin No. 85
La Herencia Cubana
Man O' War
Man O' War Ruination
Nica Libre****
Padilla Habano
Reposado 96
Rocky Patel Fusion
Rocky Patel Signature
Sol Cubano Cuban Cabinet
Cigar.com House Blend Brazilian Label

AJ does not make the Casa Fernandez. This is made by Tabacalera Tropical.

[Don Fernando]

I hate to say this, but Wayner is right. This is the reply I got from Tabacalera Tropical when I asked if AJ Fernandez was the blender of Casa Fernandez:

AJ Fernandez is not the blender or the manufacturer of any of the Casa Fernandez Cigars and never has been! We are part of the agricultural conglomerate Aganorsa in Nicaragua and use 100% Aganorsa Leaf in our highly rated cigar blends...Aganorsa is the largest cuban seed tobacco grower in Nicaragua with farms in Jalapa Valley, Condega Valley,and Esteli. In the current issue of Cigar Aficionado's Top 25 cigars for 2009, we had three of our world class cigar blends listed one of which is our family name Casa Fernandez!

I trust this clarifies your confusion...

Sincerely,

Paul Palmer
Tabacalera Tropical/ Casa Fernandez
President

[kenstogie]

I did not check the list but I did a Google search on the one that I added "Nica Libre" That's why I put the stars near it. Either way I am glad that it's cleared up.

5 Vegas "AAA"
A. Fernandez Signature Series
Diesel Unholy Cocktail
Gurkha Park Avenue
ITC 10th Anniversary
La Cuna Bin No. 85
La Herencia Cubana
Man O' War
Man O' War Ruination
Nica Libre****
Padilla Habano
Reposado 96
Rocky Patel Fusion
Rocky Patel Signature
Sol Cubano Cuban Cabinet
Cigar.com House Blend Brazilian Label

Casa Fernandez (REMOVED not a AJ Fernandez Blend)

[dannysguitar]

Anyone tried the Reposado Maduro yet? I'm really curious!

[SmokeyNL]

Smoking one now, I like it for the price, similar flavors as the MoW but less powerfull

[whodeeni]

So would you say the strength is more of a Medium, or Medium - Full?

Smoking one now, I like it for the price, similar flavors as the MoW but less powerfull

[SmokeyNL]

Medium, starts of spicy and peppery, then the chocolate flavor came in (just faint) and it mellows down a bit.

[whodeeni]

Ur Crazy Boh! :D

/\ Thought we were going Alphabetical? :) just kidding.

[Kreth]

BTW Nica Libre are on sale at cigar.com
5 of the 6x54 $9.95
http://www.cigar.com/dailydeal/cccigardeals.asp
Thanks for the heads up. I snagged 4. decent price, especially with free shipping on 2 or more. :tu
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[Salvelinus]

I bit for 2 of em. Good cigar. Didn't know it was one of his blends. I have a few of the signature that I like, and a man o'war that I need to smoke.

[kenstogie]

Let first say that I love many AJ blends but the RP fusion is just so so. Its young but I don't see it having potential later either. It did only cost a buck so I aint complaining too much ;)
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[Kreth]

I have some of the Signature Series and LHC Oscuros resting right now.
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[acarr]

I just tried the 5 vegas triple a. The PA Maduro wrapper is about as oily as any wrapper I have seen. It also has a ton of veins in it, but it sure looked beautiful with all the oil in there. I think I like the Diesel a little better than this blend but we shall see after I have a couple more.

[Steelergar]

I hate to say this, but Wayner is right. This is the reply I got from Tabacalera Tropical when I asked if AJ Fernandez was the blender of Casa Fernandez:

Is it just me or do these guys seem like jerks?

[bobarian]

This afternoon at the Barn herf I had the best "AJ" blend to date.
Adam(TG) created a couple of Frankengars after the recent thread about wrapper importance. He switched wrappers on a Ruination and a 99 Boli Corona Extra. The Ruination with the Cuban wrapper was amazing. Smooth but still with a hint of spicyness in the background. The opposite wrap with the Ruination wrapper was bland and boring. Amazing what a good wtapper can do to a cigar.:banger

[Don Fernando]

Is it just me or do these guys seem like jerks?

Tabacalera Tropical? No, they don't seem jerks to me, they responded very quickly and with a decent and friendly answer. Wayner on the other hand, yeah, I think he's a jerk.

[Deputy]

I really like most everything he has come up with.

[kenstogie]

Todays Special, Never had might be great might not be but worth the post either way.

http://www.dailycigardeal.com/index.asp#

La Herencia Cubana Oscuro Fuerte Toro
COUNTRY: NICARAGUAN
SIZE: 6.5X50
WRAPPER: MADURO
BODY: MEDIUM
5 CIGARS
$13.95

[Kreth]

Updated list:
5 Vegas "AAA"
A. Fernandez Signature Series
Casa Fernandez
Diesel Unholy Cocktail
Graycliff G2 Turbo
Gurkha Park Avenue
ITC 10th Anniversary
La Cuna Bin No. 85
La Herencia Cubana
La Herencia Cubana Oscuro Fuerte
Man O' War
Man O' War Ruination
Man O' War Virtue
Padilla Achilles
Padilla Habano
Reposado 96
Rocky Patel Fusion
Rocky Patel Signature
Sol Cubano Cuban Cabinet
Cigar.com House Blend Brazilian Label

Added a few based on the AJ Fernandez Dirty Dozen sampler in the new cigar.com catalog.
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[kenstogie]

I'm not sure which I like better AJ or DPG.

[Kreth]

I'm not sure which I like better AJ or DPG.
Tough call, they both have quite a few excellent cigars. The Fernandez smokes are a little more affordable, which is nice.
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[Trouble]

I have not really smoked any of AJ's cigars other than the diesel.

After smoking that cigar I came home and ordered a box of 30 with a free fiver from Cigar.com. I already had nine left but it was a really impressive cigar. Would be worth it at $8 no less $2.50 a piece.

I guess I will have to try more of his stuff. :ss

[Salvelinus]

I've got some sol cubanos on the way. All the talk of the Diesels has me itching to get my hands on some.

[kenstogie]

Tough call, they both have quite a few excellent cigars. The Fernandez smokes are a little more affordable, which is nice.
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I don't think AJ has the "name" just yet but I think he will, so get them while you can. I do like the lower price, a great value for the flavors.

[fuente~fuente]

I don't think AJ has the "name" just yet but I think he will, so get them while you can. I do like the lower price, a great value for the flavors.

Agree 100%!!!

This guy's stock is rising like crazy IMO... Buy, Buy, Buy!!!:ss

[ebida3]

They make the Arsenio 2000 for approx $6.00 a stick for singles, it's a winner! I don't see or hear much about it and the stick is not widely distributed.

My local purveyor happen to have these and he can't keep them in stock. Sold in boxes of 10 for $50.00 North Carolina money, they are a steller treat!

[Skywalker]

Thanks for the list!!!

I'm enjoying more and more of his stuff!!!:tu

[wayner123]

They make the Arsenio 2000 for approx $6.00 a stick for singles, it's a winner! I don't see or hear much about it and the stick is not widely distributed.

My local purveyor happen to have these and he can't keep them in stock. Sold in boxes of 10 for $50.00 North Carolina money, they are a steller treat!

That's because Casa Fernandez has nothing to do with AJ Fernandez.

[ebida3]

Oh s**t, sorry bout that! Call me clueless in Carolina!

[kenstogie]

Many of us know about the better know brands, like Diesel and Man O' War and Triple 'A' but what about some of the lesser known ones?? Thoughts Reviews etc?

[Kreth]

Many of us know about the better know brands, like Diesel and Man O' War and Triple 'A' but what about some of the lesser known ones?? Thoughts Reviews etc?
The Fusion that he makes for this little boutique line called Rocky Patel is pretty good.


:r
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[kenstogie]

I have a bunch of those didn't do it for me but only had one so considering the blender is definitely worth a revisit.

-I was thinking more the one's that may be great but are undervalued (ie CHEAP :) )

[Kreth]

I was thinking more the one's that may be great but are undervalued (ie CHEAP :) )
Yeah, I was just being a smart-ass. I think the Reposado and SCCC really fly under the radar. I think the buzz is picking up, though. The cbid winning bids on the Reposados have been going up lately.
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[cobra03]

Updated list:
5 Vegas "AAA"
A. Fernandez Signature Series
Casa Fernandez
Diesel Unholy Cocktail
Esteban Carreras Habano
Graycliff G2 Turbo
Gurkha Park Avenue
ITC 10th Anniversary
La Cuna Bin No. 85
La Herencia Cubana
La Herencia Cubana Oscuro Fuerte
Man O' War
Man O' War Ruination
Man O' War Virtue
Padilla Achilles
Padilla Habano
Reposado 96
Rocky Patel Fusion
Rocky Patel Signature
Sol Cubano Cuban Cabinet
Cigar.com House Blend Brazilian Label

[wayner123]

Updated list:
5 Vegas "AAA"
A. Fernandez Signature Series
Casa Fernandez
Diesel Unholy Cocktail
Esteban Carreras Habano
Graycliff G2 Turbo
Gurkha Park Avenue
ITC 10th Anniversary
La Cuna Bin No. 85
La Herencia Cubana
La Herencia Cubana Oscuro Fuerte
Man O' War
Man O' War Ruination
Man O' War Virtue
Padilla Achilles
Padilla Habano
Reposado 96
Rocky Patel Fusion
Rocky Patel Signature
Sol Cubano Cuban Cabinet
Cigar.com House Blend Brazilian Label

Please scratch the Casa Fernandez. I can understand how it "seems" to be made by him, but it's not.

[dannysguitar]

You guys too Nica Libre off the list. It is an AJ blend right?

[Kreth]

Updated list:
5 Vegas "AAA"
A. Fernandez Signature Series
Cigar.com House Blend Brazilian Label
Diesel Unholy Cocktail
Esteban Carreras Habano
Graycliff G2 Turbo
Gurkha Park Avenue
ITC 10th Anniversary
La Cuna Bin No. 85
La Herencia Cubana
La Herencia Cubana Oscuro Fuerte
Man O' War
Man O' War Ruination
Man O' War Virtue
Nica Libre
Padilla Achilles
Padilla Habano
Reposado 96
Rocky Patel Fusion
Rocky Patel Signature
Sol Cubano Cuban Cabinet
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[kenstogie]

Hey I have some of the Nica Libre's, I'll have to dig em up.

[cobra03]

Stumbled across another one in the cigar.com catalog.

Updated list:
5 Vegas "AAA"
A. Fernandez Signature Series
Cigar.com House Blend Brazilian Label
Diesel Unholy Cocktail
Double Happiness
Esteban Carreras Habano
Graycliff G2 Turbo
Gurkha Park Avenue
ITC 10th Anniversary
La Cuna Bin No. 85
La Herencia Cubana
La Herencia Cubana Oscuro Fuerte
Man O' War
Man O' War Ruination
Man O' War Virtue
Nica Libre
Padilla Achilles
Padilla Habano
Reposado 96
Rocky Patel Fusion
Rocky Patel Signature
Sol Cubano Cuban Cabinet

[kenstogie]

I plucked a RP Fusion out to try tonight and noticed that there is also the
Fusion MM does AJ do that as well?

Also I seem to recall reading AJ did the Sherpa for Gurkha but it's a distant memory, like so many are these days.

[Kreth]

I plucked a RP Fusion out to try tonight and noticed that there is also the
Fusion MM does AJ do that as well?

Also I seem to recall reading AJ did the Sherpa for Gurkha but it's a distant memory, like so many are these days.
According to this site (http://www.empiricalcigar.com/cigar-blends/), he blended both. I haven't seen that claim anywhere else though.
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[kenstogie]

Thanks Kreth. Just scoredd some of the Harencia oscuros. I did try another one of the RP fusion nats and it just didn't do it for me. It ssemed like it was somewhere between wet grass and air.
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[kenstogie]

CI special link thing (http://www.cigarsinternational.com/proddisp.asp?item=SP-NLBASST2&stext=nica%20libre)

Nica Libre Flight Sampler
10 CIGARS (reg.$62.50)
$19.99

They don't come much cheaper than that. I have had one of these and at the time it didn't do it for me but I only had one so maybe I wasn't in the mood or got a bad one or something.

[tomc3084]

damn, i had no idea he made anything besides the diesel and mow, thanks for the list....the diesel is awesome, havent tried the mow yet to see how the compare, because ive heard from others they are very similar

[kenstogie]

I have many of the AJ Fernandez blends and was wonderning if anyone would like to trade the ones I don't have for the ones I do.
These are the ones I do have....
Man O' War
RP Fusion
Nica Libre
La Herencia Cubana Oscuro Fuerte

Shoot me a PM if interested.

I'll send first of course. :)

[kenstogie]

I have many of the AJ Fernandez blends and was wonderning if anyone would like to trade the ones I don't have for the ones I do.
These are the ones I do have....
Man O' War
RP Fusion
Nica Libre
La Herencia Cubana Oscuro Fuerte

Shoot me a PM if interested.

I'll send first of course. :)

Bump. :)

[kenstogie]

I plucked a RP Fusion out to try tonight and noticed that there is also the
Fusion MM does AJ do that as well?

Also I seem to recall reading AJ did the Sherpa for Gurkha but it's a distant memory, like so many are these days.

According to a CI/Cigar Bid Special AJ does blend the Fusion MM.


AJ ’Abdel’ Fernandez is the next big thing. It all began in Cuba, where AJ began working with Cuban cigar-making legend Don Alejandro Robaina learning everything there is to know about tobacco growing, fermentation, curing, blending, and cigar making. For nearly 20 years, AJ absorbed this information, and his growing list of super-premium blends were designed to show you how much he learned. Indeed, AJ is climbing the ranks among the world’s top cigar-makers, and this 5-Star Sampler was designed to get the two of you better acquainted.

The AJ Fernandez 5-Star Sampler includes:
1 - Gurkha Sherpa Toro (6" x 50)
1 - Man O’ War Robusto (5.5" x 50)
1 - Padilla Habano Torpedo (6.25" x 52)
1 - Rocky Patel Fusion Churchill (7" x 48)
1 - Rocky Patel Double Maduro Toro (6.5" x 52)

MSRP: $34.40
Category: SAMPLERS

[ripper]

Updated list:
5 Vegas "AAA"
A. Fernandez Signature Series
Cigar.com House Blend Brazilian Label
Diesel Unholy Cocktail
Esteban Carreras Habano
Graycliff G2 Turbo
Gurkha Park Avenue
ITC 10th Anniversary
La Cuna Bin No. 85
La Herencia Cubana
La Herencia Cubana Oscuro Fuerte
Man O' War
Man O' War Ruination
Man O' War Virtue
Nica Libre
Padilla Achilles
Padilla Habano
Reposado 96
Rocky Patel Fusion
Rocky Patel Signature
Sol Cubano Cuban Cabinet
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This list helps. Thank you.
Did an AJ Fernandez zoom on cigarbid -- spent an evening bidding on his cigars.
The boxes arrived today -- La Herencia Cubana Oscuro Fuerte toro, Man O'War toro and Nica Libre torpedo.
Like the extra-thick design on La Herencia box. And the cigars' heft matches the boxes' muscle.
The Man O'War box arrived busted. When you un-snap the box, the top comes right off, leaving the hinges on the box bottom, but cigars seem fine.

[kenstogie]

This list helps. Thank you.
Did an AJ Fernandez zoom on cigarbid -- spent an evening bidding on his cigars.
The boxes arrived today -- La Herencia Cubana Oscuro Fuerte toro, Man O'War toro and Nica Libre torpedo.
Like the extra-thick design on La Herencia box. And the cigars' heft matches the boxes' muscle.
The Man O'War box arrived busted. When you un-snap the box, the top comes right off, leaving the hinges on the box bottom, but cigars seem fine.

SOrry about the MoW box but that's a heck of delivery.

[Kreth]

This list helps. Thank you.
Did an AJ Fernandez zoom on cigarbid -- spent an evening bidding on his cigars.
The boxes arrived today -- La Herencia Cubana Oscuro Fuerte toro, Man O'War toro and Nica Libre torpedo.
Like the extra-thick design on La Herencia box. And the cigars' heft matches the boxes' muscle.
The Man O'War box arrived busted. When you un-snap the box, the top comes right off, leaving the hinges on the box bottom, but cigars seem fine.
I picked up a box of Diesels and the regular LHCs from cbid a few weeks ago. Nice packaging on both.
Sorry to hear about your MoW box. At least the sticks are ok.
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[kenstogie]

So based on CI and there "AJ Fernandez 5-Star Sampler - 5 Cigars"
(http://www.cigarbid.com/auction/lot.cfm?lotID=876351) I think it's safe to add the Gurkha Sherpa and RP Fusion Double Maduro (Fusion MM) to the AJ Fernandez blended cigars list.
BTW I have some of the 5 Vegas AAA on the way. I'll let you know what my mostly useless opinion is. :D



Updated list:
5 Vegas "AAA"
A. Fernandez Signature Series
Cigar.com House Blend Brazilian Label
Diesel Unholy Cocktail
Double Happiness
Esteban Carreras Habano
Graycliff G2 Turbo
Gurkha Park Avenue
Gurkha Sherpa
ITC 10th Anniversary
La Cuna Bin No. 85
La Herencia Cubana
La Herencia Cubana Oscuro Fuerte
Man O' War
Man O' War Ruination
Man O' War Virtue
Nica Libre
Padilla Achilles
Padilla Habano
Reposado 96
Rocky Patel Fusion\
Rocky Patel Double Maduro
Rocky Patel Signature
Sol Cubano Cuban Cabinet

[thatswhatshesaid]

http://robustojoe.com/cigar-blends

Heres a site that list all rollers and blends..

[Kreth]

http://robustojoe.com/cigar-blends

Heres a site that list all rollers and blends..
It looks like that site is a mirror for empiricalcigar.com, which was referenced earlier in the thread.
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[kenstogie]

http://robustojoe.com/cigar-blends

Heres a site that list all rollers and blends..

that is a GREAT site unfortunately it is not complete, still a great site though.

[kenstogie]

went on a Cbid/AJF spree.
All 5 Packs.
Nica Libre Diplimatico 7x50
Sol Cubano Cuban Cabinet No. 1 6.5" x 44
La Cuna Bin No. 85 Habano Toro 6 x 50
5 Vegas Triple-A (x 2) 5 x 56


I've only had the Nica Libre's.

[yourchoice]

went on a Cbid/AJF spree.
All 5 Packs.
Nica Libre Diplimatico 7x50
Sol Cubano Cuban Cabinet No. 1 6.5" x 44
La Cuna Bin No. 85 Habano Toro 6 x 50
5 Vegas Triple-A (x 2) 5 x 56


I've only had the Nica Libre's.

Stop bidding against me! ;) :r

[kenstogie]

Stop bidding against me! ;) :r
Don,t worry my wallet can't take much more.! But I did just pick up an AJ sampler (4 MoW, 4 SCCC, 4 La Herencia Nats) for 22 bucks
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[Kreth]

Don,t worry my wallet can't take much more.! But I did just pick up an AJ sampler (4 MoW, 4 SCCC, 4 La Herencia Nats) for 22 bucks
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Nice score, all solid smokes. :tu
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[Cigary]

Just won some AJ Fernandez smokes this week...Nica Libre and MoW and axious to try the Nica Libres Diplomaticos. For a 5 pak for $11 how can you go wrong?

[Kreth]

Just won some AJ Fernandez smokes this week...Nica Libre and MoW and axious to try the Nica Libres Diplomaticos. For a 5 pak for $11 how can you go wrong?
I scored some of the Imperials a while back, when cigar.com had the 5ers for $10.95 w/ free shipping. Basically got a box worth without the box. :r
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[Cigary]

I scored some of the Imperials a while back, when cigar.com had the 5ers for $10.95 w/ free shipping. Basically got a box worth without the box. :r
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I love it when stuff like this happens. You catch a great sale and then for dessert they send it free. Some days the Cigar Gods smile greatly on us.:D

[kenstogie]

Other than the 5 Vegas Trip A's (itchin to smoke one) all the 5er's I got for 11 or less.
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[Kreth]

I love it when stuff like this happens. You catch a great sale and then for dessert they send it free. Some days the Cigar Gods smile greatly on us.:D
Seems like they do that fairly often on the daily deal, as long as you pick up 2 or more 5ers.
Other than the 5 Vegas Trip A's (itchin to smoke one) all the 5er's I got for 11 or less.
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Yeah, you can get some great deals on 5ers from the devil site, especially if you watch for Quickies that end early in the evening.
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[kenstogie]

UPDATED LIST :)

I have many of the AJ Fernandez blends and was wonderning if anyone would like to trade the ones I don't have for the ones I do.
These are the ones I do have....
Man O' War
RP Fusion
RP Fusion Dbl Maduro

Nica Libre
La Herencia Cubana Oscuro Fuerte, La harencia Cubana nats, the Sol Cubana Cuban Cabinets, La Cuna's and the 5 Vegas AAA

I'll send first of course.

Shoot me a PM if interested if not that"s cool too as I seem to be collecting many of his from the devil site fairly cheap. :D
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[Coz77]

Im really digging the La Herencia Cubana nats...just picked up a fiver of the 6.5X 44 lonsdale and its was perfect ROTT.

[kenstogie]

Im really digging the La Herencia Cubana nats...just picked up a fiver of the 6.5X 44 lonsdale and its was perfect ROTT.

Hey Mark, Glad your likin the LHC Nats but what's a ROTT?

[yourchoice]

Hey Mark, Glad your likin the LHC Nats but what's a ROTT?

ROTT = Right off the truck.

For anyone interested, cbid just posted a "specials" sale on a 15 Nica Libres sampler. Auction ends Saturday, but if you bid early you may get it at the offering price. http://www.cigarbid.com/auction/lot.cfm?lotID=880284

I'm passing as I bid on some stuff from last Thursday to this coming Wednesday to save on shipping. First time in quite a while I've bought from cbid...as addictive as I remember it! :r Good luck bidding. :tu

[whodeeni]

Right Off The Truck Brotha!

It's okay, somebody had to help me too!:tu

Hey Mark, Glad your likin the LHC Nats but what's a ROTT?

[OHRD]

So is the Nica Libre a confirmed AJ blend? I've seen it pop on and off the list here and I've heard mixed reports from other places...

[kenstogie]

So is the Nica Libre a confirmed AJ blend? I've seen it pop on and off the list here and I've heard mixed reports from other places...

I have seen many (CI, CBID, CIGAR.com, etc) sell samplers/5 packs that say he is so that's close enough for me.

Plus I haven't heard anything to the contrary. :tu

[kenstogie]

Got my 5 Vegas AAA in the mail. I have jeard they are good but never had one. I'll let you know.
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[kenstogie]

Sol Cubano Cuban Cabinet Magnum

COUNTRY: NICARAGUAN
SIZE: 6X50
WRAPPER: HABANO
BODY: MEDIUM - FULL
5 CIGARS
$14.95

cigar.com
as usual free ship with 2 (http://www.dailycigardeal.com/index.asp#)

[Kreth]

Sol Cubano Cuban Cabinet Magnum

COUNTRY: NICARAGUAN
SIZE: 6X50
WRAPPER: HABANO
BODY: MEDIUM - FULL
5 CIGARS
$14.95

cigar.com
as usual free ship with 2 (http://www.dailycigardeal.com/index.asp#)
Great milder (relatively) smoke from Fernandez. :tu
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[borndead1]

Smoking a La Cuna Bin #85 robusto right now. Nice smoke. :ss

[kenstogie]

Smoking a La Cuna Bin #85 robusto right now. Nice smoke. :ss

La Cuna Habano Churchill (La Cuna Bin#85)
10 Cigars
Country: Nicaragua
Size: 7.0 x 48
Wrapper: Habano
Body: Medium
$19.99

Joecigar.com (http://www.joecigar.com/index.asp#)

Doesn't get much cheaper than that.

Wow that was QUICK! It's done already.

[kenstogie]

Gave a buddy a Nica libre and he really enjoyed it. I wish they didn't try to compare these to Padrons.
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[longknocker]

News Flash!!! Special On The "Assortment"!:banger
http://www.cigar.com/cigars/viewcigar.asp?brand=830

[kenstogie]

News Flash!!! Special On The "Assortment"!:banger
http://www.cigar.com/cigars/viewcigar.asp?brand=830

Sweet Sampler.

[kenstogie]

I was all set to order then the shipping of 5.95 added in was the deal breaker. Still a great deal but I have a decent Cbid shipment on the way so this loses. :(

[kenstogie]

Couldn't wait and bid on some Diesel 5 packs from Cbid. Won both. I hope I like them. If I don't I won't have any problem getting rid of them. ;)

On a seperate note I tried the La Cuna Bin 85 the Toro Size and was not bad but not fantastic either. I was doing a review for a web site so I'll post that here somewhere too. It was ROTT so maybe some time would help.

[Kreth]

It was ROTT so maybe some time would help.
I *try* to let new smokes sit for at least a couple of weeks, especially if they come from CI/cbid. It's tough sometimes, because I've only been smoking cigars for a bit over a year, and there's tons of stuff out there that I want to try. Having a cooler stocked with my favorite cheap smokes helps fight the urge to smoke that new buzztastic stick too soon and taint the experience. :r
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[MarkinAZ]

Couldn't wait and bid on some Diesel 5 packs from Cbid. Won both. I hope I like them. If I don't I won't have any problem getting rid of them. ;)

I enjoyed a great bidding week on Cbid 04/16 through 04/21 too (maybe too many wins). This included the Diesel 5er and looking forward to rec'v them soon (and other winnings):)

[kenstogie]

You know with all the bidders her if we were to collectively bid (or not bid) on the AJ F stuff we may be able to artificially keep the price down. Would take some team work/trust but it could be done.

[Kreth]

By no means is this a formal analysis, but just in the last few months I've seen the price of Fernandez blends start to creep up on cbid. The guy makes great sticks, IMO, and the buzz is increasing the bidding competition.
On the one hand it's a nice to see the recognition for a talented blender, OTOH: stay the hell away from *my* sticks... :r
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[kenstogie]

By no means is this a formal analysis, but just in the last few months I've seen the price of Fernandez blends start to creep up on cbid. The guy makes great sticks, IMO, and the buzz is increasing the bidding competition.
On the one hand it's a nice to see the recognition for a talented blender, OTOH: stay the hell away from *my* sticks... :r
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I agree . Now stay the hell away from MY stix!! :)
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[kenstogie]

Is AJ a CI exclusive more or less? I was in my B n M 2day and he said they couldn't get most (or all) of his stuff because he said "there a CI exclusive". I'd like to add he really likes AJ stuff and has even given me a Man O War or two. (Which I REALLY appreciated). :)
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[kenstogie]

Updated list:
5 Vegas "AAA"
A. Fernandez Signature Series
Cigar.com House Blend Brazilian Label
Diesel Unholy Cocktail
Double Happiness
Esteban Carreras Habano
Graycliff G2 Turbo
Gurkha Park Avenue
Gurkha Sherpa
ITC 10th Anniversary
La Cuna Bin No. 85
La Herencia Cubana
La Herencia Cubana Oscuro Fuerte
Man O' War
Man O' War Ruination
Man O' War Virtue
Nica Libre
Padilla Achilles
Padilla Habano
Reposado 96
Rocky Patel Fusion\
Rocky Patel Double Maduro
Rocky Patel Signature
Sol Cubano Cuban Cabinet[/QUOTE]

I was perusing the Robustojoe.com and found the following listed as AJ Fernandez blends and some other supposed AJ stuff.....

* Gurkha Microbatch S-2
* Gurkha Microbatch C-10
* Gurkha Microbatch TPB-1
* Gurkha Park Avenue
* Indian Tabac Split Decision

Also if you look at this link at Cigar.com (http://www.cigar.com/catalog/index.asp?a=01162008) about the Indian Tabac Nopareil.

The secret to Indian Tabac Nonpareil rests in its specially selected tobacco, which is fermented using a secret family recipe employed by A.J. Fernandez, the owner of the factory producing not only Nonpareil but also the coveted Indian Tabac 10th Anniversary and Split Decision. This unique tobacco, combined with Rocky Patel's blending expertise, has made Indian Tabac Nonpareil a cigar that is truly "matched by no other". Filled with Nicaraguan long fillers, Nonpareil is wrapped with either a creamy
Connecticut wrapper or a spicy Habano seed wrapper, leading to a complex, medium bodied blend.




Sol Cubano Artisan
AJ (Fernandez) immediately started to explain that this was his best roller and the only one in the factory qualified to make the sought after Sol Cubano Artisan (http://www.cigar.com/newsletter/archive.asp?a=022008), a barber pole and pinstripe cigar unlike any other in the cigar industry. Watching her work was captivating, and no one moved for at least 30 minutes as we looked on in utter amazement.

[kenstogie]

According to CI/Cbid...

The 90-rated Padilla Habano hails from Esteli, Nicaragua and is meticuously hand-crafted in the Tabacalera Fernandez factory. ... ......Expertly blended by Ernesto Padilla.....

[dannysguitar]

I had a few of the Sol Cubano Lancero's and they were ok. I got the sampler with all the sizes. What are your favorite sizes in the SCCC line?

[kenstogie]

I have a 5ver of the SCCC but haven't had any yet I just got it 2 weeks ago but it is on the list! On a seperate note I won a box of the Triple A's and a box of the La Herencia Cubana Oscuro Fuerte's 65 and 40 bucks resepectivly. About 3 bucks a stick for the AAA's and 2 bucks for the LHCOF's

[cobra03]

I had a few of the Sol Cubano Lancero's and they were ok. I got the sampler with all the sizes. What are your favorite sizes in the SCCC line?

I have smoked the churchill, robusto , toro and the No.2(torpedo) . i like them all but i pulled the trigger on a box of No. 2's. just liked that one alot more. :2

[dannysguitar]

I have smoked the churchill, robusto , toro and the No.2(torpedo) . i like them all but i pulled the trigger on a box of No. 2's. just liked that one alot more. :2

Thanks for the your input. I got the 12 cigar sampler of the sizes you mentioned. I can't wait to try them!

[kenstogie]

Smoking a Toro Sized SCCC and it's a lighter cigar but very nice, me like alot.

[kenstogie]

I may be going out on a very thin limb here but the SCCC I had seems to have a cubenesque quality to it. There was a slight grassiness to it that I think will subside w/age and it will become even better. What avalue at less than 2 bux a stick. IMHO.
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[Kreth]

What avalue at less than 2 bux a stick. IMHO.
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Pssst. You can get the 2nds even cheaper... :ss
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[kenstogie]

Pssst. You can get the 2nds even cheaper... :ss
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Right they are I did notice them but they are few and far between. That's not saying I won't keep my eyes open for them. The SCCC bands are alot nicer in person than the pics of them, I know it doesn't matter about the actual cigar but I think this it'd be a good beginner cigar so when you hand them out it is nice to have good band.

[Kreth]

The 2nds are great for the golf course: no bands to worry about. :tu
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[kenstogie]

I have handed out about 5 AJ f blends and don't think there was a dissatisfied recipient.
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[kenstogie]

Cigar.com Daily deal, Sol Cubana Cuban Cabinet Selection $12 a 5ver and if you buy 2 shipping is usually free. Everyone I have given this cigar too loves it. Don't understand why so cheap but I aint complaining either.

[Salvelinus]

Got an AF question for you all. Just smoked a MOW that I got in a sampler from the devil site, not sure if it was the regular or the ruination? It was a torpedo that had a band around the foot. The main band looked like the standard, but I see none of them with a band around the foot. Ruination or regular blend?

A great smoke regardless, tempted to buy a box but not sure which one I just smoked.

[Kreth]

Got an AF question for you all. Just smoked a MOW that I got in a sampler from the devil site, not sure if it was the regular or the ruination? It was a torpedo that had a band around the foot. The main band looked like the standard, but I see none of them with a band around the foot. Ruination or regular blend?

A great smoke regardless, tempted to buy a box but not sure which one I just smoked.
Sounds like a Ruination. They had a foot band for a while before they switched to the current bands.
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[Salvelinus]

I thought I remembered seeing that somewhere on here but couldn't find it. Probably somewhere in this thread:tu appreciate it.

[G G]

Who has and would be willing to trade a fiver of Reposado 96 (preferably habano or maduro) for something from my humi. I'll make it worth it I promise.

[G G]

Ah heck it aint gotta be a whole fiver of the reposado if you gotta a couple and and three of something else that'll do.

[G G]

Hello my winemaking friend.:tu

[MarkinAZ]

Who has and would be willing to trade a fiver of Reposado 96 (preferably habano or maduro) for something from my humi. I'll make it worth it I promise.

Hey Greg, if I had some Reposado', I'd trade with ya:D















:(but sadly, I do not.....

[G G]

:tt

[kenstogie]

I'd be willing to trade some stix for the Resposados. Maybe a group buy?
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[G G]

I'd be willing to trade some stix for the Resposados. Maybe a group buy?
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Do you have reposados or do you want reposados? I know it's late, and I am sleepy.

[kenstogie]

Do you have reposados or do you want reposados? I know it's late, and I am sleepy.

I don't have any but would like to try them. I have had great luck with the AJF Stuff so I want to try them all. That's not to say I like all his stuff but most of what I've tried I consistently like.

[Kreth]

I might be interested in a 5er of the maddies if someone wants to start up a box split. Had a couple of the habanos in a sampler and enjoyed them, but have no burning desire to try the connies.
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[kenstogie]

Got a fiver of the Reposado Habano and the "angryman's sampler" (a 12 stick AJ F sampler)on the way thought I'd mention it.
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[G G]

Nice

[CueTheMusic]

I have the 12 Angry Men sampler coming in the mail tomorrow. The only Fernandez stick I think I've had so far is a Padilla Achilles, and I'm a fan of those.

[KenyanSandBoa]

I have the 12 Angry Men sampler coming in the mail tomorrow. The only Fernandez stick I think I've had so far is a Padilla Achilles, and I'm a fan of those.

Drew (druturn) was just telling me about those Achilles. He said it was a fantastic smoke. I may have to look into this sampler as well. :hm

[kaisersozei]

Well, I just stumbled upon this thread and thought I'd share some interesting experiences I've had with some Fernandez blends in the Blind Taste Test thread. Traded some unbanded sticks with kenstogie (I should have checked this thread before making my guesses, Ken! ;)) and smoked them all in the last few weeks. Four of the sticks were by Fernandez--my blind reviews are here:

5 Vegas Triple A (ROTT) (http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showpost.php?p=859843&postcount=1485)
MOW (7-8 months) (http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showpost.php?p=873211&postcount=1552)
Nica Libre (4 months) (http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showpost.php?p=883277&postcount=1586)
La Herencia Cubana Oscuro Fuerte Robusto (4 months) (http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showpost.php?p=886020&postcount=1597)

Good stuff, except for the Man o' War--that was great stuff and is now on my "must buy" list! :dr

Thanks, Ken!

[kenstogie]

Well, I just stumbled upon this thread and thought I'd share some interesting experiences I've had with some Fernandez blends in the Blind Taste Test thread. Traded some unbanded sticks with kenstogie (I should have checked this thread before making my guesses, Ken! ;)) and smoked them all in the last few weeks. Four of the sticks were by Fernandez--my blind reviews are here:

5 Vegas Triple A (ROTT) (http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showpost.php?p=859843&postcount=1485)
MOW (7-8 months) (http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showpost.php?p=873211&postcount=1552)
Nica Libre (4 months) (http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showpost.php?p=883277&postcount=1586)
La Herencia Cubana Oscuro Fuerte Robusto (4 months) (http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showpost.php?p=886020&postcount=1597)

Good stuff, except for the Man o' War--that was great stuff and is now on my "must buy" list! :dr

Thanks, Ken!

I knew I'd get em. You should try the Sol Cubana Cuban Cabinet Selection, a great inexpensive smoke, that everyone has liked so far.

[kenstogie]

Did a Reposado Review see below.

http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showthread.php?t=33442

[Wharf Rat]

I knew I'd get em. You should try the Sol Cubana Cuban Cabinet Selection, a great inexpensive smoke, that everyone has liked so far.

:tpd: They're rapidly becoming my go to cigar. Love the No 1!

[Dunkel]

AJ has got the hot hand these days. SC CC, MOW, MOWR, Diesel, LHC OF, and 5 Vegas AAA are all great smokes. By the time AJ is DPG's age he will be making cigars so good that they sweep you away to a fantasy land, and for much less money.

[Wharf Rat]

AJ has got the hot hand these days. SC CC, MOW, MOWR, Diesel, LHC OF, and 5 Vegas AAA are all great smokes. By the time AJ is DPG's age he will be making cigars so good that they sweep you away to a fantasy land, and for much less money.

We all hope you are right. But, another scenario is that, as his reputation grows, so will his prices. :(

[kenstogie]

I just keep smoking AJF stuff cuz its always good and the price is unbeleivable. My last 5 boxes were AJ's. Damn near impossible to beat. The Reposado habano is no exception.
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[druturn]

Drew (druturn) was just telling me about those Achilles. He said it was a fantastic smoke. I may have to look into this sampler as well. :hm

To piggy back on this, I absolutely LOVED the Achilles. I have only had one in my cigar smoking life, so I can't attest to the consistency of it but all I remember about it is that it was one of (and probably still is) my favorite sticks. The only notes I made on the back of the band was "medium body, smooth and light spice" but to this day I remember how good that smoke was.

[kenstogie]

Picked up ANOTHER 5 pack of the Reposado Habanos for 11 bucks. :). I hope they are as good as the one I reviewed.
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[CueTheMusic]

I just purchased a box of 25 SC CC No. 1s for 40.50 on CI's make an offer site. Good deal? If any one else wants them, make your offer a little lower and see what happens.

[Bubba - NJ]

CI has the Padilla Habanos Toro listed at $164.00 a box , as I checked this the other day I panicked and thought I better check C-Bid . Won a fiver and 2 full boxes(55 cigars) for abut $120.00 total . I've been hitting alot of these lately so I thought I should stock up . The price on these has risen sharply since I first tried them last year . Hopefully CI's listed price is an error but I really don't think so . :tu

[kenstogie]

CI usually lists prices on the high side. On a separate note I just picked up a box (40 ct) of Reposados for $53. Can't beat that about 1.30 a stick! Usually $99 and a bargain for that price too. These will be going up in price I guarentee it.
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[dannysguitar]

CI usually lists prices on the high side. On a separate note I just picked up a box (40 ct) of Reposados for $53. Can't beat that about 1.30 a stick! Usually $99 and a bargain for that price too. These will be going up in price I guarentee it.
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Wanna trade? lol

[maninblack]

CI usually lists prices on the high side. On a separate note I just picked up a box (40 ct) of Reposados for $53. Can't beat that about 1.30 a stick! Usually $99 and a bargain for that price too. These will be going up in price I guarentee it.
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You lucky, lucky man! I got a box a couple weeks ago for $64, which is still a great deal, but you stole those bastards! :banger

[kenstogie]

Wanna trade? lol
Don't know if you are serious but if you are I always entertain trades.
:tu
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[CueTheMusic]

So far, on the 12 Angry Men sampler, I've had:

Padilla Achilles: Awesome. Not intense, but really good flavor, draw and burn.

Man Of War: Seems like it could have used more humi time, but really good. Really intense flavor, decent burn, good to tight draw.

Sol Cubano CC : Very good flavor, that is unlike most cigars I've had. Excellent burn and draw. I bought a box. I really like these.

Nica Libre: Taste was decent, but could have been better. Burn was off and there was some tunneling. Draw was too loose. Not a bad smoke, but I don't think I need to invest in a box or anything.

Gave away my diesel to a friend, but he said it was great. I'll probably try to get a box or more of these somehow next month.

So far, I've been really impressed with the sampler.

[kenstogie]

You shuld try the Diesel unholy there gggggrreat! The Nica's some are better than others. The PC's were good that I had but the other sizes were inconsistant. JMTCW of course.
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[CueTheMusic]

Cigar.com's daily deal is the Diesel Unholy Cocktail 5-pack for $14.95. If you buy two, shipping is free.

not affiliated, but I've been watching for a deal on these for a while now.

[jbuck]

Don< forget the Man o War Virtue. A connecticut wrapper on a man o war ruination

[RJoe]

that is a GREAT site unfortunately it is not complete, still a great site though.

I'm glad you like the site, but would like to know what you find to be incomplete. I'm always looking for ways to improve the thing. Also, if anyone has something to add or correct on The Cigar Blender Database, please feel free to contact me through the site and suggest any changes. Thanks

Also, I just posted an article about AJ. I recently visited his factory and was blown away by the quality of his new cigars.

Arthur

[Dunkel]

2 New AJ blends at CI

http://www.cigarsinternational.com/proddisp.asp?item=CS-AVE&stext=Ave Maria
http://www.cigarsinternational.com/proddisp.asp?item=CS-SMB&stext=San Miguel

[joeobx]

Just looked on C-Bid and someone is bidding 10.00 a piece for singles.......can get a box of 20 for around 100.....:confused:

[maninblack]

Some people need to work on their math skills. These new blends look good but not for $10/stick.

[Kreth]

2 New AJ blends at CI

http://www.cigarsinternational.com/proddisp.asp?item=CS-AVE&stext=Ave Maria
http://www.cigarsinternational.com/proddisp.asp?item=CS-SMB&stext=San Miguel
Damn, he's turning into Rocky Patel. :r
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[bigheadmark]

hopefully he does not lower his standards to meet demand

[maninblack]

I agree. I saw a new MOW blend also, the Armada. It was 500 bones for 32!!!

[RJoe]

All the new Fernandez blends are terrific... especially the San Lotano Habano. It's a very strong cigar right from the jump, but has a complex smoothness that remains throughout the length of the stick. It a cigar that gets your attention with the first puff. It's only available through local B&Ms but I think it will eventually be sold at cigarsinternational.com. but that's just conjecture on my part. I don't have any official information about that.

[bscottskangum]

So, has anyone here tried the Ave Maria and/or San Miguel yet? I am intrigued and thinking of trying to pick up a few.

[maninblack]

Same here Barry but just waiting on the reviews to come out.

[Brutus2600]

Just got an email from cigar.com and saw the Ave Maria cigar. I've got to say, as far as cigar bands go, this is probably the most kick-ass cigar band I've seen. Unfortunately that said to me "watch out, it probably sucks." But reading that it's from AJ Fernandez, it kept my hopes from dying completely. I mean seriously though, look at how beautiful this is:

http://img.cigarsinternational.com/p/500/cs/a/cs-ave.jpg

The Holy Grail...what a monster of a cigar. 7.1x58?! (that's not the one pictured) Jeez. But yeah, I'd love to see a review on this line before I pick some up. Cigar.com has a sampler of each size for $49.95, but it's back ordered at the moment :(

[bscottskangum]

I agree about the band, I got a sampler similar to this in route http://www.cigar.com/cigars/viewcigar.asp?prod=SP-CGTEAM24-3

[Huskysibe]

I got me a box of the Diesel Unlimited and a 5er of the Ave Maria coming, so I will let you guys know if they suck or not.

Billy

[Kreth]

Anyone tried the Nica Libre Potencia yet? Noticed it in the last few CI catalogs, haven't gotten around to picking up a 5er yet...
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[RJoe]

I picked up a ten pack of the Ave Maria Charlemagnes and they are outstanding. I've smoked one a day for the last five days and have just ordered a box. Great balance with big flavor without the overpowering nicotine hit. And yes, the bands are a trip! I've scanned one and put it in my Cigar Band Art Gallery: http://robustojoe.com/cigar-art-gallery/

[tx_tuff]

I am not the norm when it comes to AJ's cigars. I have not smoked any of the newer stuff coming out, but out of 11 different blends of his I have liked 2 of them. The rest just didn't do it for me. And the worse of the bunch being the MoW. I have tried it many times because everybody talks great about it, everyone I have tried has been unsmokable either because of taste or construction.

[bigheadmark]

tx tuff, did you make certain that they were properly humidified? I know that I have gotten cigars in the mail that were EXTREMELY" wet...i take mail order cigars and place them in the humi for several weeks @ 60% humidity...if they are extremely wet, then I dry box them.

[neoflex]

Not sure if it's on the list or not but he is also blending the San Lotano. Keep in mind this brand is a little backwards as the Connecticut is the fullest as it is a spice bomb with an Ecuadorian Connie wrapper, the Habano is middle of the road which is not too unusual but the Maduro is the Mildest cigar of the bunch and is on the upper end of Mild at best. I was never a huge fan of the Connecticut shade wrapper unless I am looking for something to smoke in the early morning hours but the San Lotano Connecticut is a fantastic smoke and I would highly recommend it just NOT for your first smoke of the day unless you like to start the day with a lot of pepper. The first few samplings of this stick have been very spicy with spice right out of the gate and than mellowing a bit about midway and than the spice kicks back in for the final 1/3. Trying to avoid buying a box of these as I am honestly trying to cut back. The Maduro just did nothing for me and the Habano is just a touch above average.

[tx_tuff]

tx tuff, did you make certain that they were properly humidified? I know that I have gotten cigars in the mail that were EXTREMELY" wet...i take mail order cigars and place them in the humi for several weeks @ 60% humidity...if they are extremely wet, then I dry box them.

I don't smoke anything right off the truck. I keep my cabinet at 65% and don't have any problems with my other sticks. In fact I love Nicaraguan cigars and thats pretty much all I smoke. I'm not dogging AJ, hell he is doing something right, look at all the people here that love the cigars. They just don't do it for me.

The only ones I have had with a construction problem have been the MoW. All the others smoked good (although some to lose) I just didn't care for the taste.

[CigarNut]

For those of us that are new to AJ Fernanzdez I would appreciate it if someone could post a complete list of his cigars.

Thanks!

[TXRebel]

For those of us that are new to AJ Fernanzdez I would appreciate it if someone could post a complete list of his cigars.

Thanks!

Updated list:
5 Vegas "AAA"
A. Fernandez Signature Series
Cigar.com House Blend Brazilian Label
Diesel Unholy Cocktail
Double Happiness
Esteban Carreras Habano
Graycliff G2 Turbo
Gurkha Park Avenue
Gurkha Sherpa
ITC 10th Anniversary
La Cuna Bin No. 85
La Herencia Cubana
La Herencia Cubana Oscuro Fuerte
Man O' War
Man O' War Ruination
Man O' War Virtue
Nica Libre
Padilla Achilles
Padilla Habano
Reposado 96
Rocky Patel Fusion\
Rocky Patel Double Maduro
Rocky Patel Signature
Sol Cubano Cuban Cabinet


:D

[Dunkel]

Add to that...

Ave Maria
San Miguel
Cigar.com Sungrown Label
Diesel Unlimited
Moro Castle
Man O War Armada
Man O War Puro Authentico
San Lotano Connecticut
San Lotano Habano
San Lotano Maduro

Also I thought Nica Libre was a Plascencia made cigar?

[CigarNut]

Looks like there are some more cigars that I need to sample :D

[OHRD]

If you are on Twitter, be sure to follow them (@AJFcigars) - they are giving away San Lotano's just about everyday, trying to spread the word about the line.

[Bunker]

I haven't tried all of them on that list but of the 5-6 I have tried I am not a fan.

In my opinion I feel AJ confuses power with flavor.

At least with this list I know which new blends to avoid.;s

[georgegarcia1977]

I'm not sure which I like better AJ or DPG.

aj for shure ive tried his new cigars the san lotano maduro wow!!! thats all i got to say.

[georgegarcia1977]

Tried all three cigars maduro,habano, and the conne. Friend of is going to be the dealer for aj in the state of texas.

[yourchoice]

Wow...interesting this thread was bumped today. I had a La Cuna Bin No 85 while fishing this afternoon and was pleasantly surprised how much I enjoyed it. I picked up a gaggle of AJ's stuff a while ago, and at the time thought most was okay, but nothing special. It's been a while since had one of his sticks, and as I said, today's La Cuna was quite good. Maybe the rest did it some good?:sh

[MarkinAZ]

aj for shure ive tried his new cigars the san lotano maduro wow!!! thats all i got to say.

Tried all three cigars maduro,habano, and the conne. Friend of is going to be the dealer for aj in the state of texas.

I was at one of our local B&M' the other day, The Smoke Zone, and was told that of AJ' new San Lotano line, the popular wrappers in order are:

San Lotano Maduro
San Lotano Habano
San Lotano Connecticut

[OHMatt]

I was at one of our local B&M' the other day, The Smoke Zone, and was told that of AJ' new San Lotano line, the popular wrappers in order are:

San Lotano Maduro
San Lotano Habano
San Lotano Connecticut


Connecticut is the best of the 3 IMHO, interesting it is the least popular..

[jjmitchem]

I didn't realize how many cigars AJF blended until I read this post today and how many of them Are in my top favorites list.

Just got a box of Unholy Cocktails and a 10 pack of Shortys

Need to try one of the San Lotano - read somewhere it was a tribute to his father
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[TheRiddick]

I haven't tried all of them on that list but of the 5-6 I have tried I am not a fan.

In my opinion I feel AJ confuses power with flavor.

At least with this list I know which new blends to avoid.;s

Have you tried Morro Castle? Sumatra wrapper, not "in your face" strength, and way more interesting than most others, IMO.

[dave]

I haven't tried all of them on that list but of the 5-6 I have tried I am not a fan.

In my opinion I feel AJ confuses power with flavor.

At least with this list I know which new blends to avoid.;s

+1....except more like 14 or 15 of them. Few were awful. Fewer were great. Just not in my wheelhouse, I guess.
I will say that I received a RP Fusion (or 'Double'?) Maduro lancero (green band) in a sampler one time that was tremendous. Wouldn't mind revisiting that one. Any of the others are just OK .....at cigarbid prices.

[CigarNut]

Just tried a San Lotano Habano I received from the Lottery -- it was a very nice smoke. I was impressed! Nice flavors -- pepper, spice, lots of smoke, and it burned well. I will have to get some more of these :)

[CueTheMusic]

Anyone tried an AJ Fernandez fresh-rolled?

http://www.cigar.com/cigars/privatelabel.asp?brand=1021 ?

[irratebass]

This was all I could afford, but I bought it.

http://www.cigar.com/cigars/viewCigar.asp?prod=SP-AJBASST12

Great thread, thanks guys.

[RJoe]

That's I great overview of AJ's flavor-sense. He has a definite personality when it comes to cigar blending that the sticks in that sampler shows it off nicely. He pioneered the use of Pennsylvania Broadleaf as a wrapper and it's distinct flavor is evident in many of his cigars. Here's more about that:
http://robustojoe.com/tobacco-cigars/cigar-blending/

[kenstogie]

Bump for the AJFans

[irratebass]

This was all I could afford, but I bought it.

http://www.cigar.com/cigars/viewCigar.asp?prod=SP-AJBASST12

Great thread, thanks guys.

Way to bring this thread back from the dead, this is what I liked of the sampler so far:

Diesel, Diesel Unlimited, Man O' War, and Man O' War Ruination. I haven't tried the Ave Maria yet.

La Herencia Cubana, La Herencia Cubana Oscuro Fuerte, & Man O' War Virtue, were :pu

[kenstogie]

Way to bring this thread back from the dead, this is what I liked of the sampler so far:

Diesel, Diesel Unlimited, Man O' War, and Man O' War Ruination. I haven't tried the Ave Maria yet.

La Herencia Cubana, La Herencia Cubana Oscuro Fuerte, & Man O' War Virtue, were :pu

I really like the Ava maria and the San Miguel all 3 I've had have been really great.

Just bought a bundle of the AJ Overruns but not exactly sure what they are. My guess is a MOW or MOWR but haven't actually smoked one yet. 40 bucks for 25 stick was worth the gamble in my opinion.

[maninblack]

Cigar.com had the MOW Puros on sale for $40 a box. Hell of a deal.

[irratebass]

Cigar.com had the MOW Puros on sale for $40 a box. Hell of a deal.

And yes that is a hell of a deal, need to watch for that.

CI Has MOW Puro Maddies for $60, but out of stock :td

[Coop]

And yes that is a hell of a deal, need to watch for that.

CI Has MOW Puro Maddies for $60, but out of stock :td

I just noticed that today. I hope they get them back in stock, then sell them on the daily deal for $39.99 a 10 pack -(P

[Crownedone]

I tried the "San Lotano's Habano" strong and spicy. It was very much like the big Diesel Unlimited.

[irratebass]

I tried the "San Lotano's Habano" strong and spicy. It was very much like the big Diesel Unlimited.

:hm need to see if my local B&M carry them, I do love the Diesel's

[MarkinAZ]

I tried the "San Lotano's Habano" strong and spicy. It was very much like the big Diesel Unlimited.

:hm need to see if my local B&M carry them, I do love the Diesel's


Lots of flavor n spice in the SLH robusto. Oh, and a little vitamin "N" too towards the last third:tu Its a nice stick Mickey...

[irratebass]

Thanks for the review Mark

[BeerAdvocate]

Has anyone tried the signature fresh rolled bundle from Cigar.com?
Not a bad price!

http://www.cigar.com/cigars/privatelabel.asp?brand=1021

[Coop]

been looking at those fresh rolled as well. Have not pulled the trigger on a bundle

[kenstogie]

Does anyone know what the AJ Fernandez Overrun Bundles of 25 are?

[BeerAdvocate]

Does anyone know what the AJ Fernandez Overrun Bundles of 25 are?

I think they are a mix of a bunch of different 2nd AJ cigars. Meaning, 1 bundle is not just 2nds of Man O' wars, it could 3or4 different blends. The only thing that is the same is the size

[kenstogie]

Can wwe narrrow it down? I can probably tell frrom3 orr 4 blends

[jledou]

Has anyone tried the signature fresh rolled bundle from Cigar.com?
Not a bad price!

http://www.cigar.com/cigars/privatelabel.asp?brand=1021

Fresh rolled are good IMO Travis.

[jledou]

Does anyone know what the AJ Fernandez Overrun Bundles of 25 are?

CI overrun bundles? depending on size I thought some were San Latano Habanos or Maduros while other were MOW etc. Seemed like they were hit or miss on which ones but a size and wrapper description along with a little search on his brands that cigar.com and CI sale might help narrow it down.

[INT]

Nica Libre according to CI is Oliva.

Potencia is the latest offering from Nica Libre....and it’s superb. It’s a small-batch, Nicaraguan beauty with character in spades. Carefully crafted in the Oliva factory...

http://www.cigarsinternational.com/prodDisp.asp?item=CS-NLC&cat=3

It could still be by AJ Fernandez for Oliva though

[irratebass]

I did some surfing on the internet last night and came across Fb and found some guy who has a tattoo tribute to AJ, he had Diesel on his forearm, Ava Maria on his upper arm and Man O' War on his wrist. On his other arm he had a very complex tat of 1844, so I believe 1844 needs to be added to this list is not already (I didn't look) He also had the initials AJF on his leg.

In his photos he has pics taken with AJ.....pretty cool if you ask me, and how often do you see ciar related tattoos?

[BeerAdvocate]

Care to post the link? I would love to see that

[Blak Smyth]

I did some surfing on the internet last night and came across Fb and found some guy who has a tattoo tribute to AJ, he had Diesel on his forearm, Ava Maria on his upper arm and Man O' War on his wrist. On his other arm he had a very complex tat of 1844, so I believe 1844 needs to be added to this list is not already (I didn't look) He also had the initials AJF on his leg.

In his photos he has pics taken with AJ.....pretty cool if you ask me, and how often do you see ciar related tattoos?

Only thing I was able to find:
http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcS-Z5_HHx1r7hNBFSCqtX5GUCDXp2YHhPkjxnldQ21fE2efhmIPwp _5kD2A_w
http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRbjYlPIS3aARBrHeqij1MLglFAsznZv ntlQ8u6MiN-uepJxDgHrcqeyYjF

[gbum]

In his photos he has pics taken with AJ.....pretty cool if you ask me, and how often do you see cigar related tattoos?

http://img41.imageshack.us/img41/3805/rsnubtat3.jpg
oliva nub tribal leaf

[irratebass]

Nice Huy, here ya go travis
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/283863_2226675317298_1560257783_2335187_5364332_n. jpg
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/224419_2226674117268_1560257783_2335185_6970018_n. jpg
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/318466_2279446996557_1560257783_2405758_5268952_n. jpg
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/405589_3214922982872_1560257783_2885994_1315890870 _n.jpg

[irratebass]

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/403608_3094950143626_1560257783_2849589_1654796033 _n.jpg

[jluck]

Now that's dedication to a brand! I have became quite the fan of the 1844's too but don't know if a tat is in the future.

So far all the AJF stuff I have had I like a lot.

[Skywalker]

That is crazy!!!:eek:

I love cigars but don't want to advertise with my body!!!

[irratebass]

That is crazy!!!:eek:

I love cigars but don't want to advertise with my body!!!

I would totally do it, but this guy (Wayne) beat me to it, especially the Ave Maria and Man O' War logos.....another nice one it the San Cristobal.

[jluck]

I think I got the list pretty close to updated and cleaned up a bit.

AJ Fernandez Blends
1844
5 Vegas"AAA"
A. Fernandez Signature Series
Cigar.com House Blend Brazilian Label
Cigar.com Sungrown Label
Diesel---Unholy Cocktail,Unlimited
Double Happiness
Esteban Carreras Habano
Graycliff G2 Turbo
Gurkha--- Park Avenue,Sherpa
Gurkha Microbatch--- S-2,C-10,TPB-1
ITC 10th Anniversary
La Cuna Bin No. 85
La Herencia Cubana Oscuro Fuerte
Man O' War--- Ruination,virtue,Armada,PURO
Nica Libre
Padilla--- Achilles,Habano
Reposado 96
Rocky Patel--- Fusion,Double Maduro,Signature
Sol Cubano Cuban Cabinet
Indian Tabac Split Decision
Ave Maria
San Miguel
Moro Castle
San Lotano--- Connecticut,Habano,Maduro
:tu

[irratebass]

Thanks Jared!

[ripper]

I think I got the list pretty close to updated and cleaned up a bit.

AJ Fernandez Blends
1844
5 Vegas"AAA"
A. Fernandez Signature Series
Cigar.com House Blend Brazilian Label
Cigar.com Sungrown Label
Diesel---Unholy Cocktail,Unlimited
Double Happiness
Esteban Carreras Habano
Graycliff G2 Turbo
Gurkha--- Park Avenue,Sherpa
Gurkha Microbatch--- S-2,C-10,TPB-1
ITC 10th Anniversary
La Cuna Bin No. 85
La Herencia Cubana Oscuro Fuerte
Man O' War--- Ruination,virtue,Armada,PURO
Nica Libre
Padilla--- Achilles,Habano
Reposado 96
Rocky Patel--- Fusion,Double Maduro,Signature
Sol Cubano Cuban Cabinet
Indian Tabac Split Decision
Ave Maria
San Miguel
Moro Castle
San Lotano--- Connecticut,Habano,Maduro
:tu
I rely on this list constantly. Much thanks Jared.
Just nabbed a bundle of AJ overruns from CBid. They are maduro 6.25 x 54. Look scrumptious. May be Pueblo Dominicano, but not sure.
Anybody seen a 2013 updated AJ list?

[CigarSquid]

I rely on this list constantly. Much thanks Jared.
Just nabbed a bundle of AJ overruns from CBid. They are maduro 6.25 x 54. Look scrumptious. May be Pueblo Dominicano, but not sure.
Anybody seen a 2013 updated AJ list?

I got the robusto's a while back.. I think they needed some time on them in the cooler. I may revisit them this weekend.

[irratebass]

I rely on this list constantly. Much thanks Jared.
Just nabbed a bundle of AJ overruns from CBid. They are maduro 6.25 x 54. Look scrumptious. May be Pueblo Dominicano, but not sure.
Anybody seen a 2013 updated AJ list?

I have not, but I just got a Xikar HtC made by him, haven't tried it yet though

[Robulous78]

I didn't know the Gurkha Park Avenue was an AJ Blend... They seem pretty cheap in most magazines I have seen them in... was interested in the Maduro... anyone have any opinions on these?

[TJarv]

When you buy the overruns do you get the choice between maduro and natural wrapper, or is it all random?

[CigarSquid]

I do not believe you get to pick that.

[TJarv]

That sucks, but hey I do love to gamble

[ripper]

When you buy the overruns do you get the choice between maduro and natural wrapper, or is it all random?
No choices -- just the shape. Nabbed a bundle of 20 torpedoes for $22, so don't mind the serendipity of the deal. I feel fortunate to get any maduros by the phenomenal Mr. Fernandez.
Earlier, called Nico, who takes care of me in CI customer service, to see if I could get a bundle of San Lotano Ovals overruns, but he said you got to take whatever they grab in the warehouse. No complaints -- is a mondo deal.
Am stumped by identity of these smokes. Need to let them rest, but will smoke one during wild card playoffs, since this was a wild card bargain!

[jluck]

I rely on this list constantly. Much thanks Jared.
Just nabbed a bundle of AJ overruns from CBid. They are maduro 6.25 x 54. Look scrumptious. May be Pueblo Dominicano, but not sure.
Anybody seen a 2013 updated AJ list?

No problemo, It may have some inaccuracy's or missed ones though.:tu

[ripper]

Just learned that CI and cigar.com and CBid, who are prime vendors of AJ's wonderful smokes, are owned by this Euro monarch:
www.st-group.com

[TJarv]

For $22 I might have to buy a bundle

[ripper]

For $22 I might have to buy a bundle
That was at CBid. CI ran a special of $29.95 any AJ overruns bundle in November.
Am a sucker for deals.

[CigarSquid]

Worth it Tony

[dave]

Not a fan of AJF. However, I'm intrigued by how prolific he is and by the variety he produces. So I do keep an eye on what he's got his name on.

Add Pinolero to the list. Better than most of the previous ones listed.

Looking over that list and considering Pinolero, I'm struck by a bit of an anomaly for me. I generally prefer fuller, peppery, strong cigars. However, of the AJF cigars listed, I'd only recommend his milder blends; RP Sig, Park Avenue, Pinolero, Micro TPB-1

Rob, I haven't had the Park Avenue Maduro, but the connie is a very pleasant cigar. Easy draw, creamy smoke - very good for morning smoke and for offering to new BOTL.

As to the discussion about Oliva above, I don't know much about it, but I do think that it is a potentially inaccurate leap to suggest that something made in an Oliva factory should be considered an Oliva product. I believe that nearly all 'new' blenders contract out their production to bigger, established factories until they get big enough to build their own factory. Perdomo, RP, DE, Hansotia, Pete....I believe all started out by having their blends rolled in Oliva, or some other big factories. Or, if not started, then at least moved to moved production to someone else's big factory after small, homegrown production couldn't keep up with demand. It actually gets very very confusing trying to attribute a cigar to someone in particular, since the tobacco may have been grown by Plasencia, blended by AJF, and produced at an Oliva factory.

[CigarSquid]

For $22 I might have to buy a bundle

Just picked up a bundle(20) for 28 bucks on CBID

[RWhisenand]

Just learned that CI and cigar.com and CBid, who are prime vendors of AJ's wonderful smokes, are owned by this Euro monarch:
www.st-group.com

Be careful, I got a scolding from another site for talking about this! JK, the CA group is way too cool to get up in a wad over company affiliations. Scandinavian Tobacco is a rather large distributed and seams to own much of our industry.

[ripper]

Be careful, I got a scolding from another site for talking about this! JK, the CA group is way too cool to get up in a wad over company affiliations. Scandinavian Tobacco is a rather large distributed and seams to own much of our industry.
Scolding is fine. Piling on hostility and bullying drove me from another site:
http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showthread.php?t=58269

[dubleuhb]

These are new and the more I have the better they get. Priced reasonably too.

http://www.atlanticcigar.com/cigars/La-Mia.asp