Description
AJ Fernandez San Lotano Requiem Habano
Size: Robusto (5″ × 54), Gran Toro (6″ × 60), Churchill
Vitola: Parejo (non-box-pressed classic shapes)
Wrapper: Brazilian-grown Cuban-seed Habano Ligero (rare Fuego family leaf)
Binder: Nicaraguan
Fillers: Nicaraguan, Honduran, and Dominican long-fillers
Flavor Notes: Black pepper, wood spice, cedar, raw cinnamon toast, espresso, leather, earthy undertones, creamy caramel, toasted nuts
Pairing Notes: Dark-roast coffee, aged rum or bourbon, earthy single-malt Scotch, dark chocolate, hazelnut biscotti
Manufacturer: AJ Fernandez Cigars (Tabacalera Fernandez, Estelí, Nicaragua)
Privada Storytelling
San Lotano Requiem Habano is AJ Fernandez’s bold resurrection of his Cuban‑seed legacy—bringing a rare Brazilian Habano Ligero wrapper to the forefront. Crafted at Tabacalera Fernandez in Estelí, this cigar is unapologetically full-bodied yet balanced, drawing from three countries of tobacco origin to create a cigar that commands attention. In the Privada lineup, Requiem is the centerpiece of power and provenance—a smoke that speaks to heritage, craftsmanship, and full-flavored authority.
Flavor Journey
From the first draw, Requiem hits with a sharp burst of black pepper and raw wood spice, weaving into rich cedar and cinnamon-toast sensations. As it deepens, notes of espresso and leather anchor your palate, supported by earthy undertones that bring depth without bogging down. Into the mid-to-final third, creamy caramel and toasted nuts provide subtle sweetness, cutting through the draw’s power and leaving a lingering, smooth finish of spice and nutty warmth.
Why It Belongs in Privada
Because it’s the kind of cigar that challenges and rewards—rare wrapper, bold structure, heritage blend, yet refined in execution. Privada chooses cigars that respect tradition while making statements; Requiem does just that. It’s not just a smoke—it’s a legacy, built for smokers who want depth and drama without compromise.