AJ Fernandez
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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
