AJ Fernandez
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AJ Fernandez Last Call Habano
$130.50 – $160.00AJ Fernandez Last Call Habano is one of this company’s best cigars you never knew about.
Rarely can you find a value priced cigar produced by one of the world’s greatest artisans, let alone AJ Fernandez. With attention to detail, Last Call Habano features Nicaraguan tobaccos grown at A.J. Fernandez’s farms in Esteli, Nicaragua. This short, stout little guy with an uncut foot has garnered high ratings as a medium to full bodied powerhouse. The bonus is costing under $6!
So how does the Last Call fare with aficionados? The results speak for themselves. Halfwheel @91, Cigar Authority @90 and Cigar Coop @90. Enough said!
Country of Origin: Nicaragua
Factory: Tabacalera Fernandez S.A.
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Rosado
Binder: Nicaragua
Filler: NicaraguaCheck out other AJ Fernandez cigars available on The Cigar Thief here!
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Alec Bradley Texas Lancero
$91.35 – $456.75Attention all Tough Guys! So you’re a big ring fan! Feast your eyes on Alec Bradley’s 7×70 Monster. This medium bodied gargantuan is actually a smooth, well balanced smoke. Needless to say, it’s slow burn will get you through all 18 holes on the course!
Wrapper : Nicaragua
Filler : Nicaragua, Costa Rica and Honduras
Binder : IndonesiaSee all the Alec Bradley cigars available at The Cigar Thief HERE
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Alec Bradley It’s A Boy
$76.50Alec Bradley It’s A Boy or Girl editions are the best way to celebrate the birth of a child in the cigar world.
With attention to detail, these cigars have a Connecticut Habano Leaf wrapper encasing Honduran and Nicaraguan tobacco. In fact, this is the same blend in the popular Classic line. With that in mind, there’s no doubt these medium bodied and flavorful smokes will be enjoyed by novices and aficionados as well.
The greatest feature of these is as the picture shows you can insert your own picture of the new arrival inside the wooden frame on the box top to create a personal touch for you or a recipient to remember forever!
To sum up, Alec Bradley It’s A Boy is available in the popular 6×50 Toro size in boxes of 20
Find the It’s A Girl here!
Origin:Honduras
Wrapper: Connecticut Habano
Filler: Honduran and Nicaraguan
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Alec Bradley Spirit of Cuba Corojo
$67.32 – $71.10Alec Bradley Spirit of Cuba Corojo is one of this super premium maker’s value priced edition.
The Alec Bradley Spirit of Cuba is an everyday cigar for everybody! We all know Alec Bradley produces many top rated premium cigars. Black Market, Prensado and Tempus to name a few. With attention to detail, this budget entry consists of a Nicaraguan Corojo wrapper, Honduran binder, and Nicaraguan & Honduran fillers. Without doubt, the result is a mild to medium-bodied premium grade smoke that can be enjoyed on a daily basis for a nominal price.
With this in mind, if you’re looking for a top quality smoke that’s totally affordable, this one is a top pick for you!
Origin:Honduras
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Corojo
Binder: Honduran
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Alec Bradley Spirit of Cuba Habano
$67.32 – $72.00Alec Bradley produces many top rated premium cigars. Black Market, Prensado and Tempus to name a few. Spirit of Cuba is their value priced addition giving you a mild to medium bodied premium grade cigar hat can be enjoyed on a daily basis for a nominal price. This Habano is a solid medium bodied smoke.
Origin – Honduras
Filler – Colombian-Honduran-Nicaraguan-Mexican
Binder – Nicaraguan
Wrapper Type – Nicaraguan Habano
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Alec Bradley Black Market
$140.40 – $232.20Alec Bradley Black Market is one of this great company’s most popular cigars. For starters, Cigar Aficionado named the Black Market Churchill the 2022 #6 Cigar Of The Year with a rating of 94.
With attention to detail, this medium to full bodied gem encases a Sumatran binder and Panamanian/Honduran filler with a dark and oily Nicaraguan Maduro wrapper. To say the least, this is a medium to full bodied Cuban style smoking experience that’s hard to beat. In fact, when it came to ratings, Black Market beat out many of it’s Cuban counterparts! How’s that for value!
With this in mind, it’s hard to believe this terrific cigar has been around for over 10 years. If you consider yourself a discerning smoker and haven’t yet tried one, what are waiting for!
Factory: Tabacos de Oriente in Danli, Honduras
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Jalapa- Colorado Maduro
Filler: Honduran Jamastran Valley, Panamanian
Binder: Ecuadorian SumatraSee all the Alec Bradley cigars available at The Cigar Thief HERE
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AJ Fernandez New World
$151.20 – $166.32AJ Fernandez New World is another one of this company’s best offerings.
Master Cigar Maker A J Fernandez teamed up with his son Ismael to create a solid medium to full bodied cigar. With attention to detail, the company describes this cigar perfectly, “A true work of art blended with the finest tobaccos found in the four main tobacco regions of Nicaragua. The hand selected wrapper and fillers from are showcased in a beautiful medium to full-bodied box pressed cigar.”
With this in mind, it’s no surprise Cigar Aficionado rates this blend a very respectable 92. Their description says it all. ” This dark, oily box pressed cigar burns and draws well, showing a spicy and chocolate character buttressed by an earthy, nutty core and a hint of caramel before the herbal finish.”
Country of Origin: Nicaragua
Factory: Tabacalera AJ Fernandez Cigars de Nicaragua S.A.
Wrapper: Nicaragua (Oscuro)
Binder: Nicaragua (Jalapa)
Filler: Nicaragua (Condega, Estelí & Ometepe)Check out other AJ Fernandez cigars available on The Cigar Thief here!
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AJ Fernandez Last Call Maduro
$135.00 – $162.00AJ Fernandez Last Call Maduro is one of this company’s best cigars you never knew about.
This Last Call Maduro edition has all of what made the original a hit and more! More robust taste, more balanced spice and a unique sweetness that only AJ can muster up! With attention to detail, the Nicaraguan grown Pennsylvania Broadleaf seed wrapper gives this smoke a boost on all fronts.
When the highly critical folks at Blind Man’s Puff gave it a core of 94, they described it perfectly,”Overall a pretty damn good cigar. If you like dipping into the spice cabinet realm this one is for you. I detected notes all over, from cinnamon to nutmeg to all spice to cumin. Tasted like I was smoking a Thanksgiving dessert. Very warm and nice flavors. Due to the strength, I would recommend this as an after dinner smoke and pair with a bourbon or blended whiskey and a piece of pie.”
To say the least, for the price, this one is a must try!
Country of Origin: Nicaragua
Wrapper: Nicaraguan grown Pennsylvania Broadleaf-Seed Maduro
Binder: Nicaragua
Filler: Nicaragua
Factory: Tabacalera Fernandez
Blender: A.J. FernandezCheck out other AJ Fernandez cigars available on The Cigar Thief here!
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Alec Bradley Black Market Esteli
$140.40 – $232.20Alec Bradley Black Market Esteli is the second version of this very popular brand.
With attention to detail, the Esteli cigar is a more refined version of the popular Black Marker Cigar line. While the original Black Market is made in Honduras, Estelí is produced at Plasencia Cigars S.A., Nicaragua. For starters, Cigar Aficionado rates this blend an astounding score of 93 naming it in their top 10 cigars of the year. In fact, Esteli beat out many of it’s Cuban made competitors.
Their review describes it best. ” It’s earthy and leathery with sweet, concentrated undertones of raisins and cocoa. The draw is flawless, delivering a weighty, substantial smoke to the palate, which speaks to the cigar’s excellent construction and fine tobacco. ”
Without doubt, this medium to full bodied Esteli blend gives you more of what you love about the Original Black Market. The Torpedo is a top pick.
Wrapper: Nicaragua
Binder: Nicaragua | Honduras
Filler: Nicaragua
Factory: Plasencia Cigars S.A. (Nicaragua)See all the Alec Bradley cigars available at The Cigar Thief HERE
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AJ Fernandez Dias De Gloria
$171.00 – $225.00The 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 FernandezCheck out other AJ Fernandez cigars available on The Cigar Thief HERE!
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AJ Fernandez New World Cameroon
$128.00 – $168.00AJ 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 FernandezCheck out other AJ Fernandez cigars available on The Cigar Thief here!
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Alec Bradley Tempus Natural
$162.00 – $251.64Alec Bradley Tempus Natural is one of this company’s highest rated cigars you probably don’t know about.
With attention to detail, Tempus uses select tobacco from a farm in the Trojes region of Honduras, just north of the border of Nicaragua, and some of the finest tobacco from Jalapa, Nicaragua. This blend is probable one of the strongest cigars in their portfolio. With that being said, there’s no questioning Cigar Aficionado’s very impressive 94 rating. In fact, this cigar beat out many of it’s Cuban counterparts. Their description is spot on. “The overall effect is quite delicious as each puff leaves the smoker satisfied the way a sip of hearty stout would satisfy a beer connoisseur.” Becoming the #5 cigar of the year reenforces these words without a doubt.
To put it another way, if you consider yourself a discerning and seasoned smoker, Tempus should be in your humidor today!
Wrapper: Honduran Criollo ’98
Binder: Honduran Criollo ’98 & Indonesian Embetunada
Filler: Honduran & Nicaraguan
Country: Honduras
Factory: Fábrica de Tabacos Raíces Cubanas S. de R.L. (Raíces Cubanas)See all the Alec Bradley cigars available at The Cigar Thief HERE
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Alec Bradley Magic Toast
$199.80 – $232.20Alec Bradley Magic Toast is a very special cigar from this iconic company.
With attention to detail, Magic Toast employs an oily Honduran wrapper covering a double binder of Honduran and Nicaraguan tobaccos; the fillers are also Honduran and Nicaraguan. This extremely well made medium to full bodied cigar delivers thick, rich aromatic smoke with every puff via a superb draw. What’s more important is this cigar definitely delivers an array of flavors. Think coffee, black cherry, dried fruit, malt, cedar, real earthiness, and a deep richness that is very satisfying.
While Blind Man’s Puff rates Magic Toast a respectable 90, Cigar Coop ups the score to 92. But without a doubt, it’s KATMAN that really raves about it with an astounding 95. If you haven’t tried one of these truly unique smokes, here’s your chance!
Country of Origin: Honduras
Wrapper: Honduras
Binder: Honduras & Nicaragua
Filler: Honduras & Nicaragua
Factory: Raices Cubanas
Blender: Alan RubinSee all the Alec Bradley cigars available at The Cigar Thief HERE
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Alec Bradley American Sun Grown
$115.00 – $159.00The Alec Bradley American Sun Grown is an amazing pick by any standards.
When Alec Bradley introduced its American Blend back in 2012 it garnered high ratings and great reviews not only because it was a great overall cigar but also because it was priced right. This well made mellow to medium flavored stick was throwback to old school Florida craftsmanship. When this Sun Grown line came out in 2018 the Churchill garnered a 91 rating from Cigar Aficionado. Remember, this is a very affordable cigar! This medium-full bodied beautifully dark stick amps up the taste just a bit over the original Classic blend. However, this slow burning beauty seems as though it has double the amount of tobacco inside. Enjoy this great cigar made by Plasencia Cigars in Estelí, Nicaragua.
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Sun-Grown Habano
Binder: Nicaraguan (Jalapa)
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Alec Bradley American Classic
$115.00 – $159.00Alec Bradley American Classic is one of this great company’s best selling cigars for over 10 years.
The American Classic still garners high ratings and great reviews not only because it’s still a great overall cigar but also because it has a more than a fair price even today. With attention to detail, this well made mellow to medium bodied cigar is a throwback to old school Florida craftsmanship. With this in mind, Alan Rubin went to the factory himself in 2011 to blend a cigar to be smoked any time of day, every day. And he did a great job!
Among many accolades, Cigar Aficionado calls this cigar a Best Buy. And we agree. A rating score of 90 sums it up. Their review says it best. “As the light wrapper suggests, this cigar is sweet and floral with a woody core, hints of cereal and a bit of dried fruit on the finish. Easygoing and mellow.”
Any size you choose is a top pick and worth twice the price.
Wrapper: Honduran-grown Connecticut Shade
Binder: Nicaraguan Jalapa
Filler: Nicaraguan (Esteli and Condega)See all the Alec Bradley cigars available at The Cigar Thief HERE
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AJ Fernandez New World Connecticut
$59.50 – $149.40AJ Fernandez New World Connecticut is another one of this company’s best offerings.
With attention to detail, A J teamed up with his son Ismael again to create this Connecticut edition offering the same complexity as the original for smokers that want a mild to medium bodied smoke. The result is a long burning and tasty cigar from start to finish. More importantly, it delivers a profile where the flavors complement each other perfectly. The ratings jury is in! Cigar Authority @ 90. Cigar Coop @ 92. Leaf Enthusiast @ 90. What more do you need to know!
If you’re looking for the quality, craftsmanship and complexity of AJ’s cigars in a smoke that can be equally enjoyed with breakfast as it can after dinner, this is the one for you!
Wrapper: Connecticut Shade U.S.A.
Binder: San Andres Mexico
Filler: Nicaragua, Brazil
Strength: Mild-Medium
Source: AJ FernandezCheck out other AJ Fernandez cigars available on The Cigar Thief here!
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AJ Fernandez Bella Artes Maduro
$94.50 – $225.00AJ Fernandez Bella Artes Maduro is another one of this company’s best offerings. In fact, it’s one of his highest rated smokes!
With attention to detail, this dark skinned box pressed Maduro contains a Brazilian mata fina triple fermented wrapper. Combine this with a vintage Mexican San Andrés binder and fillers from AJ’s personal farms in Estelí, Nicaragua and you have a winner. The result is a spectacular medium to full bodied smoke.
Most of us know that virtually all of AJ’s brands are 90+ rated cigars. Without a doubt, this one scores off the charts across the board. Consider this, Halfwheel @ 91. Cigar Aficionado @ 91, Cigar Snob @92, Cigar Journal @ 94, Cigar Coop @ 91. If you consider yourself a Maduro lover, this is definitely your cigar!
Country of Origin: Nicaragua
Factory: Tabacalera AJ Fernandez Cigars de Nicaragua S.A.
Wrapper: “Rojita” (Connecticut 8212, Corojo ’99 and Havana 2000)
Binder: Nicaraguan Quilalí Havana ’92
Filler: Nicaraguan (Estelí Condega and Jalapa), Brazilian (Mata Norte viso), HonduranSee all of the AJ Fernandez cigar available on The Cigar Thief HERE
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Alec Bradley Tempus Nicaragua
$189.00 – $248.40Alec Bradley Tempus Nicaragua is a follow up to the hugely successful original blend.
With attention to detail, Tempus Nicaragua is a Nicaraguan puro featuring a double binder, and three ligero and viso fillers from various regions of the country. Noted reviewer KATMAN rates this cigar a more than decent score of 92. His words say it all. “My lord. Transitions. Smooth. And complexity galore. Each puff is better than the last. Tempus Nicaragua is an official flavor bomb.” With that said, the medium to slightly full flavor can only be described as hearty and balanced.
This is yet another reason how these master blenders pick and choose a variety of different leaves from the same country to contour an amazingly complex taste. Think Cuban earthiness combined with root beer candy for starters!
Country of Origin: Honduras
Factory: Fábrica de Tabacos RaÌces Cubanas S. de R.L.
Wrapper: Nicaragua (Jalapa)
Binder: Nicaragua (Double Binder)
Filler: Nicaragua (Condega, Estelí & Jalapa)See all the Alec Bradley cigars to choose from at The Cigar Thief HERE
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Alec Bradley Spirit of Cuba Natural
$67.32 – $71.10Alec Bradley Spirit of Cuba Natural is this super premium maker’s value price edition.
Alec Bradley Spirit of Cuba is an everyday cigar for everybody! We all know Alec Bradley produces many top rated premium cigars. Black Market, Prensado and Tempus to name a few. With attention to detail, this budget entry consists of a Connecticut wrapper, Honduran binder, and Nicaraguan & Honduran fillers. In fact, these cigars are made with the same leaves as their more expensive brands.
How do they do it? By utilizing the “Cuban Sandwich” method of production combining long, short and medium cut fillers. The result is a mild to medium-bodied premium grade smoke that can be enjoyed on a daily basis for a very, very nominal price.
Origin:Honduras
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Grown Connecticut
Binder: Honduran
Filler: Nicaraguan and HonduranSee all the Alec Bradley cigars available at The Cigar Thief HERE
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Alec Bradley Prensado Lost Art
$205.20 – $270.00Alec Bradley Prensado Lost Art is a masterpiece of cigar making.
With attention to detail, Lost Art is an extension of the company’s popular Prensado line. Cigar Aficionado rates this blend a respectable score of 90. Their description is spot on for this exceptional medium to full bodied smoke. “Tightly packed with tobacco, this box-pressed cigar has an excellent draw that delivers notes of sweet molasses, nuts and hickory wood. The finish hints of coffee.” Without doubt, Lost Art is a another winner for Alec Bradley.
The bottom line is that if you like the Original Prensado, you’ll enjoy this one as well. Together with it’s expert craftsmanship and vintage leaves, Lost Art produces a wonderful aroma throughout along with a bevy of flavors, spices and natural tobacco taste.
Wrapper: Honduran
Binder: (Dual) Nicaraguan, Honduran
Filler: Nicaraguan, Honduran
Country of Origin: Honduras (Fábrica de Tabacos Raíces Cubanas S. de R.L)See all the Alec Bradley cigars available at The Cigar Thief HERE
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Alec Bradley Prensado
$214.92 – $297.00Alec Bradley Prensado has achieved some of the industry’s highest ratings….PERIOD!
With attention to detail, Prensado is made at the superb Raices Cubanas factory in Danlí, Honduras. When Cigar Aficionado gave it an astounding 96 rating, cigar smokers throughout the entire world took serious notice. Their review says it all. “This is as gorgeous a cigar as you’ll ever see, with a picture-perfect head and a stunning wrapper. But it is the flavor that makes it a classic smoke. The Honduran and Nicaraguan tobaccos come together to create leather, chocolate and spice notes, and a long, lush finish.”
It’s hard to believe Prensado is over ten years old. Without doubt, this cigar is a masterpiece of construction and blending. If you consider yourself a connoisseur, Prensado must have a place in your humidor.
Wrapper: Trojes, Honduras
Binder Nicaragua
Filler Trojes, Honduras, NicaraguaSee all the Alec Bradley cigars available at The Cigar Thief HERE
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Alec Bradley Maxx
$125.00 – $221.40Alec Bradley Maxx is one of this company’s best selling cigars for over 15 years.
With attention to detail, Maxx consists of vintage tobacco leaves from 5 countries. How’s that for a complex blend! With this purpose in mind, this medium to full bodied cigar is produced at the famed Plasencia Cigars S.A. Without a doubt, Maxx’s larger sizes offer smokers a bigger way to get more of what this great cigar has to offer. To explain this, Alan Rubin says it best.”By using tobaccos from five different countries in a large format cigar, I was able to create balance, sweetness and complexity. Sometimes, bigger is better.”
What’s more important are the high ratings and accolades about this fairly priced very tasty smoke. Cigar Aficionado gives it a 91 along with Blind Man’s Puff’s score of 93. And that’s just for starters! See what smokers have been enjoying for so many years to this day. It’s no wonder Maxx is pretty much in every cigar store in the country.
Country of Origin: Nicaragua
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano Maduro
Binder: Costa Rica
Filler: Columbia, Nicaragua, Honduras and Mexico
Factory: Plasencia Cigars S.A.
Blender: Alan RubinSee all the Alec Bradley cigars available at The Cigar Thief HERE
