Description
AJ Fernandez Ramon Allones
Size: Robusto (5½″ × 50), Toro (6″ × 52), Torpedo (6½″ × 54), Churchill (7″ × 50)
Vitola: Parejo (Torpedo & Churchill box-pressed)
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano Oscuro (Medio Tiempo)
Binder: Corojo ’99
Fillers: Nicaraguan Criollo ’98 & Corojo ’99 long-fillers
Flavor Notes: Cedar, dark chocolate, espresso, raisin, walnut, leather, earth, spice, black pepper
Pairing Notes: Full‑roast coffee, aged bourbon or rye, double IPA, dark chocolate, walnut desserts
Manufacturer: A.J. Fernandez Cigars at Tabacalera Fernandez, Estelí (in partnership with General Cigar licensing the Ramon Allones name)
Privada Storytelling
A.J. revisited his father's favorite Cuban brand with reverence, crafting a tribute using his own Nicaraguan Medio Tiempo wrapper and aged Criollo & Corojo tobaccos. It's a blend that blends heritage with high performance—a ritual smoke with old-world roots and modern structure. In the Privada selection, it's the smoke that pays homage while creating anew.
Flavor Journey
It opens with bold notes of cedar and dark chocolate, layered with espresso and a mix of raisin and walnut sweetness. Peppery spice emerges early—black pepper on the retrohale, cinnamon in the background. Mid-smoke, earthy leather and creamy cocoa develop alongside dried fruit tones. As it finishes, leather and pepper resurge over lingering coffee with a subtle citrus tang and tobacco sweetness. Fully balanced and elegant for a medium-full profile.
Why It Belongs in Privada
Privada looks for cigars steeped in purpose—and this is one. A bold tribute to lineage wrapped in modern Nicaraguan strength, crafted with precision and balance. It's a smoke built for depth and ritual, ideal for moments worth savoring.