AJ Fernandez New World Oscuro cigars are hand rolled in Nicaragua, using a dark Nicaraguan Oscuro wrapper, a sweet-spicy Jalapa binder and fillers from Estelí, Condega and Ometepe. The medium-full profile pairs cedar and earth with touches of cocoa, espresso, roasted nut and black pepper.

Why buy? The line’s Double Corona pulled 92 points in Cigar Aficionado (June 2023). A.J. Fernandez New World Oscuro is an easy grab when you want depth and body without hurting the budget.

• Wrapper: Nicaraguan Oscuro
• Binder: Nicaraguan (Jalapa)
• Filler: Nicaragua (Estelí, Condega, Ometepe)
• Strength: Medium-Full
• Origin: Estelí, Nicaragua

Ratings

• Double Corona (7 1/2×55): 92 pts (Cigar Aficionado 2023)
• Almirante Belicoso (5 1/2×55): 91 pts (Cigar Aficionado 2017)
• Toro Redondo (6 1/2×55): 89 pts (Cigar Aficionado 2021)
• Gobernador Toro (6 1/2×55): 88 pts (Cigar Aficionado 2015)

Size variations:

• Almirante (Belicoso) 5 1/2x55 (Box of 21)
• Gobernador (Toro) 6 1/2x55 (Box of 21)
• Navegante (Robusto) 5 1/2x55 (Box of 21)
• Virrey (Gordo) 6x58 (Box of 21)