Smoke Inn Announces 17th MicroBlend Series Release

Smoke Inn Cigars has partnered with A.J. Fernández for the first time in the long-running MicroBlend Series, working closely with the acclaimed master blender to showcase the first Cameroon-wrapped cigar in the series to date.

Since 2010, Smoke Inn’s fan-favorite MicroBlend Series has grown to include 17 releases, spanning 13 manufacturers and a wide range of smoking styles. Now collaborating with A.J. Fernández, the Cameroon-wrapped category is featured for the first time, introducing the Anonymous by AJ Fernandez.

I am excited and honored to finally include A.J. Fernández into the fold of our acclaimed MicroBlend Series. When we approached them with our idea for the blend, we were skeptical of wether they would be willing to try and make this cigar. Next thing we knew, samples were being sent. We were told that after trying the blend, A.J. Commented on how amazing it came out. We feel the same, and hope our fans do as well!Abe Dababneh, owner of Smoke Inn Cigars

Unique to the MicroBlend Series, Anonymous by AJ Fernandez has been crafted in two formats. This includes a classic figurado and a box-pressed variant, each sized at 6″ x 54. The blend begins with Nicaraguan tobaccos from A.J.’s own farms, incorporated into the cigar’s binder and filler components. This balanced yet zesty core is then finalized in a toothy Cameroon wrapper, said to offer “medium-bodied flavors of clean cedar, red pepper, toasted rye bread, and brown sugar sweetness.”

Being asked if A.J. would come up with a cigar for the Smoke Inn MicroBlend Series is one thing, but to have Abe actually make a special request with the blending and size is something else. When Abe and I were discussing the concept, he made some requests based on other cigars that we make. I made the request known to A.J. and he said he would have to try it first. He did, loved it, and now we get to enjoy Abe’s brainchild made by A.J. Fernández. That’s why I tell everyone that Honest Abe has a new title in 2021: Master Blender. The only problem was that A.J. decided to make a round and a box-pressed version of Anonymous. We couldn’t decide which one we preferred, so we decided to release them both! It’s an honor to have released the first Cameroon cigar in the MicroBlend Series, following so many great releases dating back over a decade.Omar Fernandez, AJF Cigar Co. director of operations

Anonymous by AJ Fernandez has been limited to 8,000 cigars (400 bundles of each format), priced at $11 per cigar. The cigars will become available to purchase at smokeinn.com on June 30th at 3pm (Eastern). This will be followed by a virtual event later that night, streaming from 7–8:30pm and featuring both Abe Dababneh (and the Smoke Inn team) and A.J. Fernández.

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Anonymous by AJ Fernandez

Wrapper: Cameroon
Binder: Nicaragua
Filler: Nicaragua
Factory: Tabacalera A.J. Fernández Cigars de Nicaragua
Production: Limited Edition (8,000 cigars)
Packaging: 10-ct bundles
Vitola: 6” x 54 (figurado & box-pressed)
Price: $110.00 / box (MSRP)
Release: June 30, 2021

Microblend Series

Smoke Inn began the Microblend Series in 2010 with the Tatuaje Anarchy. The series is now in its 17th original release (with both Padrón cigars being considered a single release and multiple others being re-releases). The full series is listed below: