AJ Fernandez

AJ Fernandez Cigars - The AJ Fernandez cigar brand is renowned in the cigar industry for its exceptional quality, craftsmanship, and commitment to tradition. Founded by Abdel Josef Fernandez, the brand originates from the famed Cuban region of Pinar del Rio, where Fernandez learned tobacco cultivation and blending from neighboring tobacco farmers.

With a strong Cuban heritage, Fernandez has become a legendary name in the industry, initially working in the tobacco fields of his native Cuba.

Under his leadership, the company has grown into one of the largest premium cigar operations in Nicaragua. There, at the Tabacalera AJ Fernandez de Nicaragua, SA factories in Estelí and San Lotano in Totogalpa, over 100,000 cigars are hand-rolled daily.

Each cigar bearing the AJ Fernandez name is handcrafted using only the finest tobaccos, perfectly aged.

Fernandez is recognized for his "old-world" approach and blending talent, making him one of the most sought-after producers. He honors an era considered the golden days of Cuban tobacco, thanks to his unwavering commitment to old-world standards.

The brand is famed for producing the San Lotano, New World, Bellas Artes, and Last Call lines, and has created Cuban heritage editions for Montecristo, Romeo y Julieta, H. Upmann, Punch, and others.

In Estelí, Nicaragua, where AJ Fernandez currently operates, each cigar is created under his direct supervision. Tabacalera AJ Fernandez prides itself on the premium quality of its products, offering unmatched smoking pleasure.

Fernandez is regarded as one of the most impressive cigar manufacturers of the past 20 years, due to his blending skills and innovative collaborations.

With the creation of distinctive blends and flavors that satisfy a diverse range of tastes, AJ Fernandez Cigars has had a significant impact on the cigar industry, cementing its reputation as a globally renowned cigar brand.