AJ Fernandez

Raised in Cuba and steeped in the rich tradition of the Fernandez cigar legacy, AJ Fernandez produces unparalleled premium cigars in Estelí, Nicaragua. Ensuring superior quality, the day-to-day operations are managed under the watchful eye of AJ and his father, Ismael, with assistance from the rest of their extended family. Through a fusion of inherited Cuban techniques and learned patience, Fernandez filler tobaccos are grown from prized seeds proprietary to his family, making them one of the hottest properties in the cigar industry today, renowned for their high quality and flavourful cigars.

Each brand offers a unique smoking experience, a testament to AJ’s talent as a tobacco farmer and blender. All components of each blend are selected based on strength, aroma, and flavour to achieve a smooth and balanced smoking experience. AJ is truly a master of the fine art of balancing a cigar, always finding that perfect sweet spot of richness and flavour.

This commitment and talent were recognised in 2022 when AJ received the Cigar Journal Lifetime Achievement Trophy, and AJ Fernandez Cigars was named UK Cigar Producer of the Year at a prestigious award ceremony in London. Such is the quality of his work that AJ Fernandez achieved an industry first in 2019 by being awarded No. 1 Cigar of the Year by both Cigar Aficionado and Cigar Journal!