AJ Fernandez Archives

Diesel Unveils Two Limited-Edition Cigars for Spring Release

April 11, 2025

Diesel is set to launch two new limited-edition cigars on May 1, each crafted at Tabacalera AJ Fernandez Cigars de Nicaragua S.A. The Diesel Founder’s Collection Raceking and the Diesel Backyard Barbecue Series... Read More...

AJ Fernandez set to Unveil New World Decenio at PCA 2025

Eric Guttormson

April 4, 2025

Press Releases

AJ Fernandez Cigar Company announced the upcoming release of New World Decenio, a new full-time addition to their portfolio, set to debut at PCA 2025. This cigar marks the 10th anniversary of the New World line... Read More...

Significant Fire at AJ Fernandez Factory

Eric Guttormson

March 31, 2025

Press Releases

On March 31, 2025, a major fire erupted at the Tabacalera AJ Fernandez Cigars de Nicaragua S.A. factory in Estelí, Nicaragua, igniting in the morning and inflicting heavy damage on one of the world’s largest ci... Read More...

Artesano Del Tobacco to Launch Viva La Vida Connecticut at PCA 2025

Eric Guttormson

March 22, 2025

Press Releases

Artesano Del Tobacco will introduce the Viva La Vida Connecticut, a new addition to its Viva La Vida cigar line, at the Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show on April 11, 2025, in New Orleans. The unveilin... Read More...

Nasser The Goat No. 10 Cigar of the Year 2024

No. 10 Cigar of the Year 2024 – Nasser The Goat

Jordan Guttormson

January 3, 2025

News, COTY 2024

Over the years, there have been several occasions where A.J. Fernández (the man) began rolling cigars for small brands with little-to-no name recognition. Said brand subsequently earns a following, and A.J. Fer... Read More...

AJ Fernandez 20th Anniversary No. 12 Cigar of the Year 2024

No. 12 Cigar of the Year 2024 – AJ Fernandez 20th Anniversary

Jordan Guttormson

January 2, 2025

News, COTY 2024

Have you ever heard the expression, "progress is gradual, then sudden"? This may help explain A.J. Fernández's overnight success—a man who went from rolling cigars in his garage to becoming one of the most resp... Read More...

AJ Fernandez Introduces “The Goat” to US Market

Eric Guttormson

September 10, 2024

Press Releases

AJ Fernandez Cigar Company has officially begun distributing "The Goat" in the U.S. market, a cigar originally crafted as an exclusive blend for Nasser's Lounge in Haiti, owned by Jeff Nasser. The cigar gained ... Read More...

Flavor Odyssey – AJ Fernandez Pairings

Eric Guttormson

May 6, 2024

Flavor Odyssey

Flavor Odyssey returns to its journey through the Dojoverse all-time leaderboard, featuring the thirty-two most checked-into brands. This week, your hosts Robby and Randy tackle AJ Fernandez and cigars such as:... Read More...

H. Upmann 180th Anniversary Cigar, Humidor, & Hat, Announced

Eric Guttormson

March 20, 2024

Press Releases

Altadis U.S.A. have announced the limited-edition H. Upmann 180th Anniversary cigar which commemorates the cigar brands beginnings in 1844. The cigar, a 50X7 Churchill size, will be presented in a 10-count box.... Read More...

Artesano Del Tobacco to Self Distribute

Eric Guttormson

February 27, 2023

Press Releases

Artesano Del Tobacco have announced that their distribution agreement with AJ Fernandez Co. distribution has come to an end as of January 2023. Artesano Del Tobacco will start to independently distribute their ... Read More...

Artesano Del Tobacco Annouce EL Pulpo

Eric Guttormson

January 23, 2023

Press Releases

Artesano Del Tobacco have announced a new cigar named EL Pulpo Cigars which means “The octopus” in english. EL Pulpo cigars will be Packaged in Ten-count boxes the cigars will come in box-pressed sizes: Robusto... Read More...

AJF New World Dorado No. 4 Cigar of the Year 2022

No. 4 Cigar of the Year 2022 – New World Dorado

Jordan Guttormson

January 12, 2023

News, COTY 2022

What started in 2014 as the first AJF cigar co-blended by A.J. Fernández and his father, Ismael, has blossomed into arguably the most successful brand in the entire AJF Cigar Co. portfolio. Said brand is the Ne... Read More...

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