Antonio By A.J. Fernandez Size: 5×50 RobustoVitola: RobustoWrapper: Cuban Corojo (too delicate for regular production, now part of its legacy)Binder:... Read more
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Size: 5×50 Robusto
Vitola: Robusto
Wrapper: Cuban Corojo (too delicate for regular production, now part of its legacy)
Binder: Honduran Criollo
Fillers: Nicaraguan Estelí and Condega
Flavor Notes: Sweet cedar, hay, candied ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, Nutella, tamarind, black pepper, cocoa, dried fruit, roasted hazelnut, oak
Pairing Notes: Medium-bodied coffee, spiced rum
Manufacturer: Tabacalera Fernandez, Estelí, Nicaragua
The Antonio by A.J. Fernandez pays tribute to both heritage and innovation. A.J., born in San Luís, Cuba, and rooted in the traditions passed down by his grandfather, has built one of the largest and most respected cigar factories in Estelí, Nicaragua. From Man O’War to Diesel, his blends have captivated smokers worldwide. Yet with Antonio, he looks back — not just to Cuban roots but to the memory of Antonio Allones, co-founder of Ramon Allones, one of Cuba’s original cigar powerhouses.
The cigar’s story is one of reverence and defiance: reverence for the Cuban legacy, and defiance in proving that Nicaraguan craftsmanship can equal, and often surpass, that legacy. With the support of Privada, this cigar was born not to mimic but to challenge the mythology of Cuban cigars. Antonio is the answer to nostalgia — proof that the best cigars are no longer limited by borders.
First Third: Opens with sweet cedar, hay, and candied ginger, framed by cinnamon and nutmeg. Notes of Nutella and a whisper of tamarind add playful depth, with red pepper sparking the retrohale.
Second Third: Cedar and tamarind deepen, giving way to roasted hazelnuts, black pepper, and creamy smoke. Cocoa and raisin appear in fleeting moments, while the retrohale adds surprising notes of wasabi over cedar.
Final Third: Builds toward a crescendo of dried fruit, cocoa, roasted hazelnuts, and oak. Black pepper dominates the retrohale, creating a creamy, savory finish accented by white pepper and lingering cedar.
Privada is about rewriting cigar history, and Antonio embodies that mission. By taking Cuban heritage and redefining it with Nicaraguan mastery, Antonio proves that nostalgia doesn’t have to dictate excellence. This cigar belongs in Privada because it bridges past and present, myth and reality, offering members a chance to taste both legacy and innovation in one robusto.
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