Description
AJ Fernandez Bellas Artes Maduro
Size: 6 x 54
Vitola: Toro
Wrapper: Brazilian Mata Fina
Binder: Mexican San Andrés
Fillers: Nicaraguan, Honduran, Brazilian
Flavor Notes: Dark chocolate, molasses, black pepper, espresso, dense earthiness
Pairing Notes: Best with bold coffee, dark rum, or a rich stout
Manufacturer: AJ Fernandez Cigars
Privada Storytelling
Bellas Artes Maduro is AJ Fernandez at his most artistic, blending regions and histories like a painter layering oils on canvas. The original Bellas Artes was already a modern classic, but the Maduro version feels like the moment the lights dim and the orchestra warms up. It is deeper, richer, moodier. The kind of cigar you reach for when the night has something to say.
This blend carries the swagger of Brazilian Mata Fina, the muscle of San Andrés, and the finesse of AJ’s own Nicaraguan farms. It is a world tour of earth, chocolate, and spice wrapped into a dark robe that feels almost ceremonial. When you smoke it, you understand why this line carries the name Bellas Artes. It is craft elevated to art, made by a man who refuses to be anything less than extraordinary.
Flavor Journey
The first draw delivers dark chocolate and molasses with a slow building pepper that wakes up the senses. Within minutes, espresso and earthy richness lock into place, creating that signature Maduro depth. The middle transitions into a smoother rhythm as the sweetness rounds out and the pepper becomes more refined. The final third is a crescendo of cocoa, earth, and toasted spice that finishes with confidence and clarity.
Why It Belongs in Privada
Because Bellas Artes Maduro embodies the spirit of elevated craftsmanship that defines this club. It carries global influence, boutique intensity, and AJ’s unmistakable touch. For members who appreciate complexity that never loses balance, this cigar stands as a reminder that artistry and boldness can coexist beautifully.
Production Notes
Rolled at AJ’s famed San Lotano factory using a rare three country filler blend and a meticulously fermented Mata Fina wrapper. The binder choice of San Andrés gives the blend tremendous structure, allowing the sweetness and dark depth to shine without overwhelming the palate.
Highlights
Brazilian Mata Fina richness
Global blend with boutique precision
Smooth yet deeply flavorful profile
A dark, elegant evolution of the Bellas Artes line
