Habano wrapper · Medium
A.J. Fernandez Amar: flavour profile and cigars like it
A.J. Fernandez Amar is a handmade cigar made in Nicaragua. Its published strength is medium. It has a Habano wrapper grown in Nicaragua and filler from Nicaragua. The tasting notes in our sources point to cedar, pepper and sweetness.
If you like it, the closest matches in the palate test are AJ Fernandez Amar (2026) and PDR A Crop Oscuro.
What does A.J. Fernandez Amar taste like?
- cedar and wood
- pepper and spice
- natural sweetness
How strong is it, and what's in it?
| Wrapper | Nicaragua Habano |
|---|---|
| Binder | Nicaragua |
| Filler | Nicaragua |
| Strength | Medium as published by ajfernandez.cigaraficionado.com |
| Body | Medium-Full |
| Made in | Nicaragua |
| Made by | A.J. Fernandez |
| Blender | A.J. Fernandez |
| Factory | San Lotano factory, Ocotal |
| Sizes | Robusto 5.5×54 · Torito 6.5×50 · Toro 6×56 · Gordo 6×60 |
Strength here means nicotine, which mostly comes from the filler. Wrapper colour is not a strength guide.
What reviewers say
- cigaraficionado.com: 91 points, Torito, 6 1/2 x 50 (2026)In our words: The review noted pecan, honey, chili, oak, cinnamon, and an even burn.
Scores as published by the magazine or retailer, for the size named. Notes are our summary of the review, not quotes. We don't score cigars ourselves.
About A.J. Fernandez Amar
The line. Amar followed the March 2025 Estelí factory fire. The maker’s May 2026 announcement says it thanked supporters. ajfernandez.cigaraficionado.com
The brand. Founded in 2003, the company is headquartered in Miami and rooted in Estelí. A.J. Fernandez manages Tabacalera AJ Fernandez operations and three Nicaraguan facilities. ajfcigars.com
Cigars like A.J. Fernandez Amar
- AJ Fernandez Amar (2026)Closest matchHabano wrapper · MediumSame Habano wrapper family, also made in Nicaragua, about the same strength.
- PDR A Crop OscuroAlso fitsWrapper style not published · MediumAbout the same strength.
- Cavalier Genéve White SeriesAlso fitsHabano wrapper · MediumSame Habano wrapper family, about the same strength.
- Byron Serie Siglo XXAlso fitsWrapper style not published · Medium to medium-fullAbout the same strength.
- Micallef Herencia HabanoOne step furtherHabano wrapper · MediumSame Habano wrapper family, also made in Nicaragua, more fruit and floral, about the same strength.
Picked by the palate test's own engine, as if you named A.J. Fernandez Amar as a favourite: never more than one strength step above it, plain tobacco only, one cigar per brand.