CIGAR OF THE WEEK: 11/17/15 – 11/24/15 AJ Fernandez New World Navegante

$4.59 (Limit of 5)Size:  5½” x 55
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Oscuro
Binder: Nicaraguan (Jalapa)
Filler: Nicaraguan (Ometepe, Condega, Estelí)

Late last year, legendary blender A. J. Fernandez (in collaboration with his fatherIsmael) released the New World series, a box-pressed Nicaraguan puro consisting of a Nicaragua Oscuro wrapper, Jalapa binder, and a colorful array of fillers (Viso Ometepe and ligeros from Esteli and Condega). This is a robust, long-lasting smoke which starts out with a blast of peppery spice and gradually eases into an extremely pleasant blend of dark chocolate/cocoa, black pepper, and a woody, maduro-like sweetness reminiscent of cherry or plum. An excellent cigar to enjoy after a hearty supper, and a steal at this week’s price!