Sumatra‑Wrapped
H. Upmann AJ Fernandez
H. Upmann AJ Fernandez is a Nicaraguan‑made blend with an Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper, Corojo 99 binder and Dominican/Nicaraguan fillers, praised for solid construction and a Medium‑Full profile of cedar, dry earth, baking spice and nutty/cocoa sweetness.
Sizes
- Toro (6.0" x 54)
- Churchill (7.0" x 54)
- Robusto (5.0" x 52)
- Belicoso (6 1/8" x 52)
- Toro Tube (6.0" x 54)
Strength
Medium-Full
Wrapper
Ecuadorian Sumatra
Binder
Corojo 99
Filler
Nicaraguan and Dominican long‑filler (commonly cited: Criollo 98, Piloto Cubano)
H. Upmann AJ Fernandez is AJ's take on the H. Upmann temperament—rolled at Tabacalera AJ Fernández in Estelí with an Ecuador Sumatra wrapper, a Corojo 99 binder and a Dominican/Nicaraguan filler mix. The cigar leans Medium‑Full: toasted cedar and dry earth open the palate, baking spice runs throughout, and cocoa and nutty sweetness recur as counterpoints. Reviewers praise even burn, strong smoke output and a cool, persistent finish. In short, it's AJ Fernández flavors framed in an H. Upmann package—clean cedar and sweetness up front with a peppery, structured Nicaraguan backbone.
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Articles & Reviews
Personal Cigar Review: H. Upmann Nicaragua AJ Fernandez Heritage Toro
A single‑sizes tasting that tracks flavor progression (oak, dark earth, baking spice, cocoa) and construction metrics; valuable for smokers who care about how the cigar changes through thirds.
H. Upmann Nicaragua by AJ Fernandez Finca La Lilia 2009
A profile and review of the Finca La Lilia limited edition that describes how higher‑priming wrappers from AJ Fernández’s farm darken the smoke and add strength. The piece details production numbers, blend continuity with the regular line and the sensory differences collectors can expect.
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PCA 2025: H. Upmann
H. Upmann by AJ Fernandez Cigar Review
H Upmann by AJ Fernandez Cigar Review