Hey guys!
Another month, another brand, and finally a new experience.
Going with a blend from a unique cigar line with potential to reach out
into the world of smokes. Since having a convo with Brandon, our local rep
for the brand, I decided to give AJF a go for the month after the Diesel Sideshow. :D

AJ Fernandez New World Connecticut Robusto:

Wrapper: Connecticut
Binder: San Andres Mexico
Filler: Nicaragua, Brazil

Pre-Light/Construction:

It was clear to that this guy was clean and slick from the first glance. A beautiful dark creamy appearance for the wrapper. The band from mid section and it's tail made it look as though it was an invitation to a grand palace in the sky. Barely any visuals to any seems and with a light vein appearance, it was too clean cut to have any flaws. Very firm to the touch as well.

The Burn Part 1:

A light peppery note began to envelope from the first few puffs. the draw was very vibrant, but not too loose. This type of peppery note was very calm and mellow, like a warm handshake from an old friend. There was a little bit of earthy and wood tones like an old natural cedar from a box that hasn't been opened for a while. Bits of cream came into the mix making this a grand stick for the morning with a cup of coffee. A very pleasing start.

The Burn Part 2:

The draw was still vibrant and the notes was almost still the same until the old cedar and pepper notes were knocking at each other's heads. Somewhat of a struggle to see who gets in the lead of the race. The cream pretty much stayed the same in it's balance. There was however a flavor note that seemed to come out of nowhere. A bit of a nut flavor note. It seems to fit the usual connecticut wrapper flavors these days. Still, it makes a great cigar for morning with or after breakfast.

The Burn Final:

The Burn at this point was still straight and even burning. The ash from the start to this point was still a nice near white color, meaning a good amount of nitrogen in the soil for growing tobacco. The feel of the stick was still firm to the touch, but getting soft and spongy. The draw was still great as well. The old cedar notes were pretty much in the lead and made the finish line with the cream and the nut flavor in the back neck and neck like buddies finishing a race. The draw at the last was cold and I put the nub in it's proper ashtray grave with a smile.

Verdict:

This cigar tasted as though something new was merely discovered. The name itself is a great representation of discovery like Columbus making his journey to America. (even though schools still teach the crap that he discovered it when England knew about it already and exploited the land for resources)
A great smoke like I said makes a great morning cigar or every day stick for the light to medium cigar goers.
I would recommend this for starters as well. :D

Next Week: San Lotano Bull
See you then!