Alec Bradley Project 40 Maduro is a follow up to the highly successful original blend.
With attention to detail, Project 40 Maduro is being produced at Jesus Fuego’s factory in Estelí, Nicaragua. With this in mind, it includes a complex blend made up of a dark and oily Mexican San Andrés wrapper covering a Brazilian habano binder and filler tobaccos from Nicaragua. What’s more amazing is that this amazing medium bodied cigar sells for just over $5.
Cigar Coop rates this Maduro a very respectable 90. In fact, most critics like it very much for what it is. And that is a very enjoyable cigar at an exceptional value. If you like the original Project 40, you’ll definitely like this one too.
Country of Origin: Nicaragua
Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés
Binder: Brazilian Habano
Filler: Nicaragua
Factory: J. Fuego Cigar co. De Nicaragua S.A.
Blender: Alan Rubin
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The AJ Fernandez Dias De Gloria is yet another one of this company’s great cigars.
With attention to detail, all the tobaccos used in this blend are all hand selected aged tobaccos that come from four of Fernandez’s farms in Estelí, Nicaragua. These farms include Finca los Cedros, La Providencia, La Lilia, and La Soledad. The result is a very popular cigar. Blind Man’s Puff rates it a respectable 91 and describes it perfectly. ” Just does so many things right that it’s a real winner for me. The smoke was creamy, draw was perfect, and the flavors were bold and complimented each other.
With this in mind, noted cigar reviewer KATMAN rates this one at 94. His words say it all. “The cigar is just oozing flavors and highly complimented by balance, smoothness, and intensity.”
Country of Origin: Nicaragua
Wrapper: Nicaragua
Binder: Nicaragua
Filler: Nicaragua
Factory: Tabacalera AJ Fernandez Cigars de Nicaragua S.A.
Blender: AJ Fernandez
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AJ Fernandez New World Cameroon is another one of this company’s best offerings.
With attention to detail, this cigar features a Cameroon wrapper and is the first Cameroon wrapper to be released in the AJ Fernandez Cigars portfolio. In addition to the Cameroon wrapper, the remainder of the blend features all-Nicaraguan tobaccos that include tobaccos sourced from AJ Fernandez’s Nicaraguan farms.
Scoring a Cigar Aficionado rating of 90, their description is perfect. ” This box-pressed cigar is draped in a toothy cover leaf. Its sweet and spicy smoke takes on pleasant notes of oak and orange peel.” In other words, this great cigar offers all smokers a long burning and tasty medium bodied jewel. It draws perfectly, is affordable and is balanced with distinct flavor notes and a great aroma. With a doubt, this dark vitola is a must try for all discerning smokers.
Country of Origin: Nicaragua
Wrapper: Cameroon
Binder: Nicaragua
Filler: Nicaragua
Factory: Tabacalera AJ Fernandez
Blender: AJ Fernandez
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Vitola: La Mission 1989
Country of Origin: Nicaragua
Length: 5 5/8″
Ring Gauge: 54
Wrapper: San Andrés Mexico
Binder: Nicaragua
Filler: Nicaragua
Box Count: 18
José “Pepín” Garcia just celebrated his 70th birthday in October 2020. To celebrate their patriarch, for the first time ever, My Father has partnered with Elie Blue to create a once-in-a-lifetime humidor with 100 cigars. This humidor is highly exclusive and sought after because only 75 humidors have been produced. They are the definition of luxury, and made for true lovers of My Father cigars. Each set will include 100 individually packaged cigars so that they purchaser can receive the humidor and fill it to their preference.
Origin – Dominican Republic? Filler – Nicaraguan Binder – Nicaraguan Wrapper Type – Brazilian Maduro
Origin – Dominican Republic
Filler – Dominican and Nicaraguan
Binder – Dominican
Wrapper Type – USA Connecticut Shade
It’s hard to believe its been over 18 years since Davidoff launched this ultra-luxury brand paying homage to the company’s founder. Every facet of this highly complex, medium-bodied masterpiece is an accomplishment. The Dominican and Peruvian long fillers have been aged for over 5 years and combined with a Vintage Connecticut binder. The virtually perfect Ecuadorian grown Connecticut seed wrapper has been aged for 2 years .
These sticks are packed with tobacco and have a wonderful draw. They’re cool and slow-burning yielding a super smooth taste to the finish with just enough spice. If you have a favorite size or style you don’t see listed, notify us IMMEDIATELY for price availability and ETA. Enjoy these BIG TIME!
Origin – Dominican
Filler – Dominican/Peruvian
Binder – Connecticut
Wrapper Type – Ecuadorian Connecticut Seed
This box-pressed beauty has proved somewhat elusive over the years. It comes, then goes away for a while for a tweak, then returns. Erik Espinosa is a master blender who realizes his cigars can be better and isn’t afraid to make what he feels are improvements. What makes this edition special is that he reached out to his friend, A.J. Fernandez to collaborate with. The result is a Cuban style medium to full-bodied stick yielding a complex combo of espresso, cocoa, and peppery spices. As with Erik’s other offerings, if you have a favorite size, let us know and we’ll get it for you!
Origin – Nicaragua
Filler – Nicaraguan
Binder – Nicaraguan
Wrapper Type – San Andreas Mexican Maduro
As accomplished as Erik Espinosa’s blending abilities have been proven over the years, this edition shows us just how creative he is. When he first encountered the orange colored “Laranja” Brazilian wrapper, he was so intrigued with its overall characteristics he decided to produce an entire cigar line encased in it. The result achieved a 94 rating and Top 25 placement in 2016. This medium to full bodied cigar is delightfully different. The bright, zesty and uniquely citrus-like tastes are balanced with a natural sweetness that’s wonderful. Enjoy this great stick….BIG TIME!
Origin – Nicaragua
Filler – Nicaraguan
Binder – Nicaraguan
Wrapper Type – Brazilian
This edition is yet another accomplishment of Casa Fernandez’s unique ability to continue crafting intricate blends appealing to every smokers desires and specific taste preferences.
This beautifully made medium to slightly full bodied cigar delivers lots of aromatic smoke and a mouthful of intense spice, espresso, and even more peppery flavors. Oddly enough, there’s a pleasant sweetness towards the finish. Like spice? This is the one!
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Aganorsa Corojo
Binder: Nicaraguan
Filler: Nicaraguan
The Miami series is a family of very highly rated offerings. This edition is produced annually and delivers exceptionally smooth medium to full bodied smooth flavors of pepper, caramel and cocoa that gains considerable intensity as you move to the finish.
Origin – United States
Filler – Nicaraguan
Binder – Nicaraguan
Wrapper Type – Nicaraguan
When you consider the vast array of entries this iconic company offers, it can become pleasantly difficult deciphering what sets each one apart from another. The Miami Reserva editions stand out in that what’s known as Medio Tiempo leaves are added to the fillers. These smallest leaves located at the very top of the plant contain the highest concentration of oil. Hence, they noticeably enhance the entire flavor spectrum of the cigar’s character. I’ve often said that taste is a personal preference. What I can say is that the dark San Andreas Mexican maduro wrapper added to this cigars blend produces a solidly full bodied stick with very defined undertones of sweetness, spice and fruit that noticeably increase in intensity and strength as you move along. Buckle Up! Origin – United States Filler – Nicaraguan Binder – Nicaraguan Wrapper Type – Nicaraguan
Master Blender Arsenio Ramos has been turning out 90+ editions at Casa Fernandez for many years. This Maduro cigar is one of a trio produced in celebration of his 80th birthday. All three are extraordinary to say the least. To say this one is just a great robust full bodied cigar doesn’t do it justice.Yes, it’s smooth and complex and everything you’d expect from these guys. What’s great about this stick’s incredible blend is that it’s rich taste gains a powerful intensity as you move to the finish. Buckle up! Origin – United States Filler – Nicaraguan Binder – Nicaraguan Wrapper Type – Nicaraguan
This very interesting edition launched in 2018. It’s unique undertones of coffee and hazelnut yields a smooth smoking medium to full bodied taste that caught a lot of us by surprise. I recommend a five pack of Rothschilds. Origin – Nicaragua Filler – Nicaraguan Binder – Nicaraguan Wrapper Type – Nicaraguan Corojo
This Aganorsa Maduro edition contains the same vintage Nicaraguan long-filler leaves as the Corojo entry. The big difference is the triple fermented, very dark San Andres Mexican wrapper. Don’t let this stick’s top coat scare you! While medium to full bodied in overall taste, it retains a smooth flavor that’s very enjoyable. With a 93-rating and landing on the 2016 Top 25 list, what more do you need to know?
Oh, by the way, this amazing US made cigar is also known as the CASA FERNANDEZ MIAMI AGANORSA LEAF MADURO
Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Maduro
Binder: Nicaraguan Aganorsa
Filler: Nicaraguan Aganorsa
It’s been said that this original edition of the series is an “acquired taste”. Yes, it was rated 93 and generally described as a very good medium bodied stick. And yes, it utilized a vintage blend of Nicaraguan long fillers and binder combined with a Corojo wrapper from 2006. While some folks felt it wasn’t strong enough, others said it was just right. As I’ve always said, taste is a personal preference.
Country of Origin: Nicaragua
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Corojo
Binder: Nicaragua
Filler: Nicaragua
Factory: Tabacos Valle de Jalapa S.A. (TABSA)
Blender: Eduardo Fernandez
Origin – Honduras
Filler – Dominican Republic/Honduras/Nicaraguan
Binder – Honduras
Wrapper Type – Varied
The jury is still out on the overall character of this terrific edition. Some say its full bodied right out of the gate. Others claim it starts off on a solid medium level and quickly increases in strength as you move along. Either way, this complex stick yields flavor offerings of savory chocolate, notes of spices, cocoa and that vintage tobacco sweetness on the backend. We await your verdict! Enjoy this cigar BIG TIME!
Don’t be afraid of the dark! This edition is probably one of the best examples of why Ernesto Carrillo is the Master Blender he is.
Achieving a 92 rating and placing in the top 25 cigars of 2017 was well deserved. This super slow burning edition is jammed pack with tobacco and yields a smooth, creamy and slightly sweet medium to full bodied flavor that is balanced and can be enjoyed by everyone.
Origin – Dominican Republic
Filler – Nicaragua
Binder – Ecuadorian
Wrapper Type – Connecticut Broadleaf
