AJ Fernandez Archives

Southern Draw Announces Manzanita

December 16, 2020

Robert Holt of Southern Draw Cigars has announced the Mananzita, a cigar produced by AJ Fernandez Cigar Co. Manzanita a term coined years ago during a planning session as AJ, Rafael, Freddy, Sharon, and Robe... Read More...

Altadis Announces Montecristo 1935 Anniversary Nicaragua

Eric Guttormson

October 9, 2020

Press Releases

The Montecristo 1935 Anniversary Nicaragua has been announced by Altadis USA and will be available this November. The first Montecristo cigar was handcrafted in 1935, now, 85 years later, they have created an i... Read More...

AJ Fernandez to Distribute Viva La Vida Internationally

Eric Guttormson

October 5, 2020

Press Releases

AJ Fernandez has announced the international market launch of its Viva La Vida brand that was originally created in 2019 by Billy and Gus Fakih. AJ Fernandez will not only continue to manufacture Viva La Vida c... Read More...

Flavor Odyssey – Desert Rose & Pilsner

Eric Guttormson

June 15, 2020

A Flavor Odyssey

Wednesday, June 17th, Robby and Randy wrap up (no pun intended) exploring Connecticut shade cigars as they pair the Desert Rose from Southern Draw Cigars with a beer in this case a Pilsner style beer to be more... Read More...

88%Classic Old School

Días de Gloria Short Churchill

Kevin Acuff

April 28, 2020

Cigar Reviews, $8 to $10 Range, 2020

As a cigar maker, how do you pay tribute to the glory days of tobacco in Cuba—the very tobacco that your father once smoked? Abdel Fernández answered that question with the introduction of Días de Gloria, which... Read More...

Viva La Vida Introduces Viva La Vida Club 500

Eric Guttormson

April 3, 2020

Press Releases

Artesano Del Tobacco has announced the latest addition to the Viva La Vida brand; the “Club 500”. This exquisite puro measures 6x60 and is box pressed to perfection by AJ Fernandez. Packaged in 10 count boxes... Read More...

A.J. Fernández Debuting New World Tins at TPE 2020

Jordan Guttormson

January 22, 2020

TPE 2020, Press Releases

AJF Cigar Co. is set to launch the company's popular New World brand in a new tin-sized layout at the TPE trade show, which is set to kick off next week. The cigars will be sized at 4" x 36, with each tin ho... Read More...

Flavor Odyssey – the Letter N

Eric Guttormson

December 17, 2019

A Flavor Odyssey

Wednesday, December 18th, is episode 14 of "A to Z: A Flavor Odyssey." This week your hosts Robby Rasmussen and Randy Griggs take on the letter 'N.' On this episode, Robby and Randy pair the New World Oscuro fr... Read More...

Cigar Box Factory Esteli Moves to Larger Facility

Eric Guttormson

December 11, 2019

Press Releases

Cigar Box Factory Estelí (CBFe), well known in the cigar market for making high quality cigar packaging and humidors, celebrates the opening of their new, larger, and modern factory. CBFe will continue to resid... Read More...

H. Upmann Nicaragua by AJ Fernandez Finca La Lilia 2009 cigar box open

H. Upmann Nicaragua Line Expands with Finca La Lilia 2009

Jordan Guttormson

September 23, 2019

Press Releases

Among the many legacy brands that have been updated in recent years, allowing Master Blender A.J. Fernández to provide his signature touch, the H. Upmann Nicaragua by AJ Fernandez has proved among the most popu... Read More...

AJ Fernandez to Distribute Viva La Vida Cigars

Eric Guttormson

September 14, 2019

Press Releases

Today AJ Fernandez announced it will not only manufacture Viva La Vida cigars, but also distribute the brand as well. Former New York City cigar retailers Billy and Gus Fakih released the brand in March and ha... Read More...

Smoke Night LIVE with Robert Holt of Southern Draw Cigars

Eric Guttormson

July 23, 2019

Smoke Night Live

Friday July 26th we will interview Robert Holt from Southern Draw Cigars on Smoke Night LIVE. It's an exciting year for Southern Draw as they celebrate five years in the cigar industry. We will speak with Rober... Read More...

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