AJ Fernandez Cigars Enclave Toro
- Size: 6 x 52
- Strength: Medium to Full-Bodied
The Enclave blend was a special collaboration between A.J. and his father, Ismael Fernandez. The new Enclave cigar is adorned with a cigar ring that depicts images of Native Americans, a representation of the original tobacco enclave. Enclave is a medium- to full-bodied cigar made using a Habano Rosado wrapper from Ecuador, Cameroon binder and filler tobaccos from Nicaragua. The cigar offers tastes of pepper, spice, cedar and cinnamon.
About AJ Fernandez Cigars
AJ’s first collaboration with his Father Ismael is a nod to the discovery of tobacco by Christopher Columbus and its introduction to the rest of the world in 1492.
Raised in Cuba and steeped in the rich tradition of Fernandez cigar legacy, AJ Fernandez produces unparalleled premium cigars in Esteli, Nicaragua. Ensuring superior quality, the day-to-day operations at Tabacalera AJ Fernandez are managed under the watchful eye of AJ himself.
Through a fusion of inherited technique and learned patience, Fernandez’ long filler tobaccos are grown from prized seeds which are proprietary only to the Fernandez family. Perhaps the most essential quality of the AJ Fernandez line of cigars is the perspective and motivation of AJ, as well as the history of the Fernandez family.
Stevadore –
Very good cigar with an excellent construction. Perfect draw and cool burning with clouds of smoke. Earthy, leathery, with subtle hints of cocoa and spice. An enjoyable medium bodied cigar. Two thumbs up!
Fred (verified owner) –
I really liked this smoke. Wasn’t sure what to expect but was very pleasantly surprised with the overall experience. Nice even burn, great, earthy and leathery scent with cocoa and coffee.. the occasional citrus and minty notes would pop up. Interesting cigar. Great value and fun smoke.
96 (verified owner) –
MY REVIEW IS AS FOLLOWS, EXCELLENT DRAW AND PLENTY OF SMOKE. IT IMMEDIATELY STARTS KICKING OUT HINTS OF CHOCOLATE, FOLLOWED BY NOTES OF NUTMEG AND CINNAMON. ALL THE WHILE HAVING AN UNDERLYING SUBTLE TASTE OF CAYENNE SWEET SPICE. THE REASON I ONLY GIVE IT 4STARS IS BECAUSE ONCE I REACHED THE FIRST OF THE TWO PART BAND THINGS STARTED TO GO DOWNHILL. BITTERNESS PROGRESSIVELY GOT WORSE SO I CHOSE TO OPEN IT UP AND DISCOVERED WHAT I HAD SUSPECTED A VERY LARGE STEM, PRETTY DISSAPOINTINIG WHEN THAT DAMN STEM IMPACTED ALMOST HALF THE CIGAR. STILL VERY TEMPTED TO BUY MORE BECAUSE IT HAD TO BE ONE OF THE MOST FLAVORFUL CIGARS I HAVE SMOKE IN QUITE A WHILE.
chrjackson (verified owner) –
Generally excellent stcks, although a few cigars had a quite a tight draw. All in all a good experience.
Matthew (verified owner) –
This was a pleasant cigar! Fantastic draw, good smoke output, nice burn time, beautiful construction, and the flavours were awesome. You could definitely taste the earthy, leathery notes a long with the spice, cedar and cinnamon.
CIGAR LIFE (verified owner) –
Cold draw – Straight cut; light wood taste not much development.
1/3 – On the initial light, straight up there is a mild tingling sensation on the palate. Picked up some mild notes of black pepper, baking spices and young wood. The body and strength is light to medium. Razor sharp burn line with a nice white ash. Nice retro hale aroma, nice and gentle. So far it is a gentle smoke with not too much of a challenge.
2/3 – The Nicaraguan body and strength really shows up here. The wood note becomes more dense and the leather taste and texture starts to show up. The finish is short in terms of taste but the tingle on the palate lingers.
3/3 – On the final third I would place this as full body and strengthen. The mature dense wood aroma took over. The spicy note amplified; not recommended for beginners more for a mature smoker looking for a challenge. Strong metal note on the back end.
Overall – I lit this cigar with a soft flame on a cedar splint. The construction is superb with a razor-sharp burn line throughout my journey. The draw is superb with great construction, although I need to touch up near the end. I have this in my humidor for over 3 months perhaps it needs more time to be more well rounded. Pares well with a fruity espresso, personally I would stay away from the more bitter espresso as this stick is lacking sweetness. For spirits I would suggest to go for something sweet like a bourbon or Glenmorangie 10. It might be a good idea to sip on some ice water to cool down the palate from the over powering aroma. It was a wild journey from mild to full bodied and strength. Personally, I would give it 90/100.
paymentwilliam –
Good construction, very full flavour,very earthy and spicy
Bernard Sylvain (verified owner) –
one the best