Pre-light is sweet dried fruit and Chinese oolong tea. at first light, there is strong black pepper and a slight honey note. The middle third has dark cocoa, nuts and earth. the black pepper has receded and the mineral tang has moved to the front.
From the catalog · Nicaragua
Montecristo Crafted by AJ Fernandez
Montecristo's Montecristo Crafted by AJ Fernandez pairs Habano leaf with full strength, made in Nicaragua. You will find 12 sizes here, with lengths from 5.0 to 7.5 inches and rings from 38 to 60. Price sits in the $10-$15 range. Shapes include Belicoso, Churchill, Corona, Double Toro, Gordo, Gran Toro, Lancero, Lonsdale, Petit Corona, Robusto, Toro, and Torpedo. The Habano wrapper is part of what defines this line's profile. Full-strength blends are generally suited to experienced palates.
At a glance
Spec sheet
The wrapper
Habano
- Candela
- Claro
- Colorado Claro
- Colorado
- Colorado Maduro
- Maduro
- Oscuro
A Habano wrapper typically sits at Colorado Claro to Colorado on the scale. Shade varies with the harvest and the box, and it describes color, not strength. How wrapper shades work →
Vitolas
Every size, side by side
12 formats in the catalog.
| Shape | Length | Ring gauge |
|---|---|---|
| Petit Corona | 5" | 42 |
| Robusto | 5" | 50 |
| Belicoso | 5.5" | 52 |
| Corona | 5.6" | 44 |
| Toro | 6" | 50 |
| Double Toro | 6" | 56 |
| Gordo | 6" | 60 |
| Torpedo | 6.1" | 52 |
| Lonsdale | 6.5" | 44 |
| Gran Toro | 6.5" | 54 |
| Churchill | 7" | 48 |
| Lancero | 7.5" | 38 |
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FAQ
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How strong is the Montecristo Crafted by AJ Fernandez?
The Montecristo Crafted by AJ Fernandez is logged in the catalog as a full-strength Nicaragua cigar.
Where is the Montecristo Crafted by AJ Fernandez made?
The catalog lists the Montecristo Crafted by AJ Fernandez with an origin of Nicaragua.
What wrapper does the Montecristo Crafted by AJ Fernandez use?
The Montecristo Crafted by AJ Fernandez uses a Habano wrapper.
What sizes does the Montecristo Crafted by AJ Fernandez come in?
The catalog records 12 vitolas spanning 5 to 7.5 inches and ring gauges 38 to 60 for the Montecristo Crafted by AJ Fernandez.
How much does the Montecristo Crafted by AJ Fernandez cost?
Typical retail for the Montecristo Crafted by AJ Fernandez falls in the $10-$15 range. Cigarista doesn't sell cigars, we track them.