Description
AJ Fernandez San Lotano Requiem Maduro
Size(s): Robusto (5″ × 52), Toro (6″ × 52), Gran Toro (6″ × 60), Torpedo
Vitola: Parejo and box‑pressed formats
Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Maduro
Binder: Nicaraguan (from Tabacalera Fernandez)
Fillers: Nicaraguan and Honduran long-fillers
Flavor Notes:
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First third: black pepper, licorice/anise, raisin sweetness, milk chocolate, nutty tones (mesquite, hickory)
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Mid-smoke: espresso, cocoa, creamy nuts, earthy wood, box‑pressed balance
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Final third: dark chocolate, toasted nuts, lingering spice, slight bittersweet finish
Pairing Notes: Bourbon by the bonfire, cold brew coffee, dark porter, creamy dessert cocktails
Manufacturer: AJ Fernandez, Tabacalera Fernandez (Estelí, Nicaragua)
Privada Storytelling
The San Lotano Requiem Maduro is the bold finale in AJ Fernandez’s San Lotano line. With a thick, oily San Andrés Maduro wrapper over robust Nicaraguan/Honduran fillers, it blends rustic terroir and refined execution. Rolled in Nicaragua, it carries familial legacy (original "Lotano") and homage to forgotten roots—making this Maduro a collector’s classic and a worthy tribute in cigar lore. Its approachable price masks a rich depth and layered maturity that Privada aficionados appreciate.
Flavor Journey
First third: Anise-laced black pepper greets the palate, followed by licorice and subtle raisin sweetness. Nutty and woody undertones begin to surface, framed by cocoa and espresso richness.
Mid-smoke: The spice softens, allowing full-bodied chocolate, espresso, and roasted nuts to lead. Earth and wood deepen, while the oily box-pressed form brings a smooth, consistent draw and balanced progression.
Final third: Rich dark chocolate and toasted nuts dominate, with a lingering pepper finish and mild bittersweet edge—clean, focused, and satisfying until the nub.
Why It Belongs in Privada
It delivers in craftsmanship, affordability, and narrative: box-pressed consistency, layered Maduro richness, legacy-driven naming, and AJ’s skilled blending. It brings power with poise—exactly the kind of nuanced yet bold offering Privada honors.