Habano wrapper · Medium to medium-full
A.J. Fernandez New World Dorado: flavour profile and cigars like it
A.J. Fernandez New World Dorado is a handmade cigar made in Nicaragua. Its published strength is medium to medium-full. It has a Habano wrapper grown in Nicaragua and filler from Nicaragua. The tasting notes in our sources point to earth, pepper and fruit.
If you like it, the closest matches in the palate test are Foundation Cigars Original and Espinosa 601 Pennsylvania Edition Habano Oscuro.
What does A.J. Fernandez New World Dorado taste like?
- earth and leather
- pepper and spice
- fruit and floral
How strong is it, and what's in it?
| Wrapper | Nicaraguan Habano Sun Grown |
|---|---|
| Binder | Nicaragua |
| Filler | Nicaragua |
| Strength | Medium to medium-full as published by cigardojo.com |
| Body | Medium |
| Made in | Nicaragua |
| Made by | A.J. Fernandez Cigars |
| Factory | San Lotano factory, Ocotal, Nicaragua |
| Sizes | Corona 5.625×46 · Robusto 5.5×52 · Gordito 5.5×60 · Figurado 6×56 · Toro 6×54 |
Strength here means nicotine, which mostly comes from the filler. Wrapper colour is not a strength guide.
What reviewers say
- Jordan Guttormson (cigardojo.com): 91 points, Toro, 6 x 54 (2022)In our words: The review found savoury earth first. Aromatic peach, floral, grapefruit, and gingersnap followed.
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 New World Dorado
The line. Dorado was announced in July 2022 and shipped that September. cigardojo.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 New World Dorado
- Foundation Cigars OriginalClosest matchHabano wrapper · MediumSame Habano wrapper family, also made in Nicaragua, more natural sweetness, about the same strength.
- Espinosa 601 Pennsylvania Edition Habano OscuroAlso fitsHabano wrapper · MediumSame Habano wrapper family, also made in Nicaragua, more cocoa and coffee, about the same strength.
- Gurkha Cellar Reserve 12 Year PlatinumAlso fitsHabano wrapper · MediumSame Habano wrapper family, also made in Nicaragua, more hay and herbs, about the same strength.
- Horacio ClassicAlso fitsWrapper style not published · Medium to fullAlso made in Nicaragua, more natural sweetness, about the same strength.
- Micallef AOne step furtherWrapper style not published · MediumAlso made in Nicaragua, more cocoa and coffee, about the same strength.
Picked by the palate test's own engine, as if you named A.J. Fernandez New World Dorado as a favourite: never more than one strength step above it, plain tobacco only, one cigar per brand.