Thoughts on some of AJ's sticks
ZAP
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I think these are all his blends...if not someone please correct me.
I've had all these numerous times and just recently.
In order of preference:
1-Man O War Armada-OK only had this once and have one more I am waiting for a special spot for but found the first one a perfect cigar.....burns slow....full bodied and full flavored with no harshness....I remember it being relatively complex
2-San Miguel-Sad to see this going away....creamy, tasty medium bodied smoke with a nice sweeter flavor...burns great
3-San Lotano Oval-Top notch quality smoke with a lot of depth and flavor...great burn...only had one so far but have another resting
4-Moro Castle-I see it as an everyday type smoke but a dandy. I don't like smoking good sticks on the golf course but my buddy loves Gurkha so I brought a couple Crest's out...decent enough but would have preferred this smoke.
5-MOW Ruination-I am not as high on this as others but it is a solid stick with earthy notes to my taste..burned a little uneven today..
6-Ava Marie-First time I had this I thought it sucked ass....second time it was a much better experience...have one more left..
7-La Herencia Cubana-My first experience with this was outstanding..since then I have had another dozen or so and I still like it but have found the consistency varies from stick to stick.....or my buds do ..similar to Morro Castle but not as good imho
8-MOW-I've had this probably a half dozen times and just don't see the fascination with it...maybe a personal preference thing....not saying it is bad but I'd smoke many others before this
I've had all these numerous times and just recently.
In order of preference:
1-Man O War Armada-OK only had this once and have one more I am waiting for a special spot for but found the first one a perfect cigar.....burns slow....full bodied and full flavored with no harshness....I remember it being relatively complex
2-San Miguel-Sad to see this going away....creamy, tasty medium bodied smoke with a nice sweeter flavor...burns great
3-San Lotano Oval-Top notch quality smoke with a lot of depth and flavor...great burn...only had one so far but have another resting
4-Moro Castle-I see it as an everyday type smoke but a dandy. I don't like smoking good sticks on the golf course but my buddy loves Gurkha so I brought a couple Crest's out...decent enough but would have preferred this smoke.
5-MOW Ruination-I am not as high on this as others but it is a solid stick with earthy notes to my taste..burned a little uneven today..
6-Ava Marie-First time I had this I thought it sucked ass....second time it was a much better experience...have one more left..
7-La Herencia Cubana-My first experience with this was outstanding..since then I have had another dozen or so and I still like it but have found the consistency varies from stick to stick.....or my buds do ..similar to Morro Castle but not as good imho
8-MOW-I've had this probably a half dozen times and just don't see the fascination with it...maybe a personal preference thing....not saying it is bad but I'd smoke many others before this
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I like almost all AJ's stuff, but for some reason I find the Ave Maria line flat and uninspiring (especially at the price point it's at), I've smoked a few each of four vitolas........guess it's not in my flavor-wheelhouse
Have yet to try a Reconquista, and have some from March madness......gonna let them sit for a while longer, then torch one and see what's up.....
Can't say as I have met an AJ stick that I didn't at least enjoy. I find that his flavor profiles are right up my alley.
5 Vegas AAA
A. Fernandez Signature
AJ Fernandez Fresh Rolled Ave Maria
Cigar.com Brazilian Label
Diesel
Diesel Unlimited
Esteban Carreras
Graycliff G2
Graycliff Turbo
Gurkha Microbatch S-2
Gurkha Microbatch C-10
Gurkha Microbatch TPB-1
Gurkha Park Avenue
Gurkha Sherpa
Indian Tabac Split Decision
ITC 10 Year
La Cuna Bin 85
La Herencia Cubana Core
La Herencia Cubana Original
Man O War
Man O War Armada
Man O War Puro Authentico
Man O War Ruination
Morro Castle
Nica Libre
Padilla Achilles
Padilla Habano
Reposado 96
Rocky Patel 10th Anniversary
Rocky Patel Fusion
San Lotano
San Miguel
Sol Cubano Artisan
Sol Cubano Cuban Cabinet
im not even sure if i can call that all inclusive.