Description
AJ Fernandez Blue Cheese
Size: 5½″ × 54 ring gauge (Robusto)
Vitola: Robusto (parejo)
Wrapper: Brazilian Mata Fina Maduro (dark, oily, natural sweetness)
Binder: Nicaraguan Habano
Fillers: Nicaraguan long-fillers (Estelí & Jalapa) plus Honduran ligero
Flavor Notes: Creamy espresso, dark chocolate, roasted almond, sweet wood, subtle blue cheese funk, black pepper finish
Pairing Notes: Barrel-aged stout, dry red wine (Merlot or Malbec), blue cheese plate, espresso with lashings of cream
Manufacturer: AJ Fernandez Cigars (Nicaragua)
Privada Storytelling
The AJ Fernandez Blue Cheese is bold experimentation—taking a savory cheese note and weaving it into cigar form with confidence. That slight blue cheese funk sets it apart: earthy, unexpected, but not overpowering. It’s the cigar you bring out when dinner ends and conversation deepens.
Light it when you’re curious—no ceremony required. Watch as initial cream and chocolate transform under the influence of tobacco’s smoky body and that gentle tang. Most sticks flirt with novelty, but this one holds that bracing twist like a finishing note on a signature dish.
For Privada, it represents creative balance: daring flavor crafted with credible structure. It’s not a gimmick—it’s a genuine exploration of taste. And it’s proof that tradition still thrives on smart risk.
Flavor Journey
First third: Creamy chocolate and mild espresso arrive with subtle roasted almond.
Mid-smoke: Blue cheese note peeks in—earthy, softly tangy, merging with sweet wood.
Final third: Pepper and bittersweet chocolate ground everything, while the cheese note lingers as a unique fingerprint.
Why It Belongs in Privada
Privada appreciates smart creativity—and Blue Cheese is exactly that. It doesn’t chase novelty; it refines it. The cigar asks you to pay attention. It rewards your openness by revealing complexity in layers. This is a cigar for curiosity—and for those who respect craftsmanship enough to let the unexpected unfold.