The San Lotano Maduro Toro is one of AJ Fernandez’s most respected blends, known for rich, dense flavor and exceptional construction. This cigar sits in the medium‑to‑full‑bodied range and showcases AJ’s signature style: bold, complex, and perfectly balanced.

Core Specs

• Size: 6" x 52 (Toro)
• Strength: Medium‑Full
• Filler: Nicaraguan
• Binder: Nicaraguan
• Wrapper: San Andrés Mexican Maduro
• Factory: Tabacalera Fernandez, Nicaragua
• Packaging: Box of 20 cigars

Appearance

The Maduro wrapper is classic San Andrés—dark chocolate in color, slightly toothy with an oily sheen. The cigar feels densely packed with no soft spots, and the triple cap is cleanly applied.

Cold Draw & Pre‑Light Aroma

• Cold draw: hints of cocoa, earth, and sweet spice
• Foot aroma: molasses, black pepper, and dark roasted coffee

This pre‑light profile is signature AJ: deep, aromatic, and inviting.

Flavor Profile

First Third

• Heavy cocoa and espresso
• Earthiness typical of Nicaraguan tobacco
• A pepper blast at the retrohale that quickly settles

Second Third

• Flavors thicken into dark chocolate, leather, and toasted nuts
• Pepper smooths out into a sweet spice
• Excellent smoke output, creamy texture

Final Third

• Strength creeps up slightly
• Notes of molasses, oak, black pepper, and espresso bitterness
• Burn line usually stays sharp with minimal touch‑ups

Construction & Burn

Expect:

• Even burn
• Strong ash that holds 1.5–2 inches
• Generous smoke production
• Firm draw with just the right amount of resistance

AJ’s factory consistently delivers some of the best construction in the industry, and the San Lotano Maduro is no exception.

Overall Character

The San Lotano Maduro Toro is a rich, substantial smoke ideal for fans of dark, sweet, earthy Maduro profiles. It pairs beautifully with:

• Bourbon
• Dark rum
• Espresso
• Stout or porter-style beers

If you enjoy cigars like the Oliva Serie V Maduro, Padron 3000 Maduro, or Aging Room Maduro, this San Lotano Maduro sits comfortably in that same flavor universe.