AJ Fernandez new world oscuro

[trogdor]

Picked up one of these locally. Nice looking cigar, unlit aroma is amazing.
Lit it, and the nose was all burning, can't exhale through the nose at all due to the overwhelming pepper. Kept it going a bit and it tamed down some, can nose some now, but not much nuance besides strength... Turning to woodiness now that initially wasn't great but is starting to open into a touch of creaminess that is decent.
Finished it... Had some notes of nice woodiness, but overall wasn't great. I kept hoping it would improve, and it did a little, but it never got good.

[icehog3]

Kudos for trying, Marc. :tu

[Porch Dweller]

I like the New Worlds, but have not had the Oscuro. Thanks for the review.

[Wharf Rat]

Thanks for the review! Of the various cigars A.J. makes under his own brand, I've always like the Enclave the best. The real sleeper is the cigar he makes for the Upmann brand. That isn't as peppery.

[trogdor]

A touch of peppery spice can be great, but this was overwhelming.

I've been smoking through some of my old NCs over the years while mowing the lawn, and there have been some really good ones. However, I've been out of the buying NCs game for quite some time. I don't think I really need to (I have plenty to last me at my smoking rate) but trying to find some new good ones is a fun hunt.