he Blend 15 Toro is the centerpiece of AJ Fernandez’s budget‑friendly lineup—a Nicaraguan puro crafted for smokers who want authentic AJ flavor and dependable construction at an everyday price. The 6×50 Toro format stretches the blend’s flavor development, giving a cooler burn and more progression than the Robusto or Short Robusto sizes.

⭐ Core Specifications

• Vitola: Toro
• Size: 6" x 50
• Strength: Medium to Full
• Wrapper: Nicaraguan
• Binder: Nicaraguan
• Filler: Nicaraguan
• Origin: Nicaragua
• Packaging: Bundle of 15 cigars

(Blend 15 is AJ’s dedicated economy puro—simple, hearty, flavorful, and consistent.)

🟤 Appearance

For a value bundle cigar, construction is impressively clean:

• Medium‑brown wrapper with a subtle sheen
• Neatly rolled with light veins
• Uniform firmness from head to foot

The Toro size feels substantial in the hand and burns slowly.

🌬️ Cold Draw & Pre‑Light Aroma

• Aromas: cedar, barnyard earth, light cocoa, and baking spice
• Cold draw: pepper, natural sweetness, dry wood

Straightforward, rustic, and unmistakably Nicaraguan.

Flavor Profile

First Third

• Immediate black pepper on the retrohale
• Earthy core with touches of cedar
• Underlayer of cocoa powder and roasted grain

The Toro begins bold but balanced, with a smoother burn than the smaller vitolas.

Second Third

• Pepper settles into a warm spice
• Earthiness deepens into coffee, nuts, and dry cocoa
• A faint sweetness emerges, adding roundness

This is the cigar’s most flavorful and harmonious stage.

Final Third

• Strength rises toward full
• Espresso, charred cedar, and black pepper dominate
• Still smooth, with better heat control thanks to the 6" length

A hearty, satisfying finish.

🔧 Construction & Performance

Blend 15 aims for consistency over complexity:

• Generally even burn line
• Medium‑firm draw that loosens slightly while smoking
• Solid ash, especially for a bundle cigar
• 60–75 minutes of smoking time

The Toro’s dimensions help prevent overheating and harshness.

🎯 Overall Character

The Blend 15 Toro is:

• Bold, straightforward, and flavorful
• Ideal for everyday smoking
• A great value without feeling “cheap”
• Perfect for fans of earthy, peppery Nicaraguan profiles

A step up in smoke time and development versus the Robusto, but still accessible and easygoing.

☕🥃 Pairing Suggestions

• Coffee: black coffee, Americano, or dark roast
• Beer: amber ale, nut brown, or lager
• Whiskey: mid‑range bourbon or rye
• Non‑alcoholic: sweet iced tea or mineral water

These pairings complement the cigar’s earthy, peppery core.