The San Lotano Maduro Gran Toro brings AJ Fernandez’s signature Maduro blend into a larger, more time‑generous 6×60 vitola. This size highlights the blend’s deep sweetness and earthy backbone while adding a cooler burn and softer spice due to the thicker ring gauge.

⭐ Core Specifications

• Vitola: Gran Toro
• Size: 6" x 60
• Strength: Medium‑Full
• Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Maduro
• Binder: Nicaraguan
• Filler: Nicaraguan
• Factory: Tabacalera AJ Fernandez Cigars, Estelí, Nicaragua
• Packaging: Box of 20 cigars

🟤 Appearance

The cigar features a dark, oily San Andrés wrapper with a rugged, toothy texture that is typical of this soil-rich region. The larger gauge makes the cigar feel dense and solid in the hand, with an evenly packed foot and a neatly executed triple cap.

🌬️ Pre‑Light Aroma & Cold Draw

• Aromas: cocoa powder, barnyard earth, espresso, and a hint of molasses
• Cold draw: sweet chocolate, pepper, and a touch of cedar

The larger ring gauge reduces the pepper “bite” on the cold draw, giving it a smoother sweetness up front.

Flavor Breakdown

First Third

• Dark chocolate
• Espresso
• Earthy Nicaraguan richness
• Pepper on the retrohale (milder than the Toro 52 due to bigger gauge)

Smoke output is dense, velvety, and aromatic.

Second Third

• Leather and toasted nuts develop
• Cocoa turns toward dark chocolate fudge
• Pepper mellows into a baking‑spice sweetness
• A light oakiness enters the profile

This is the “sweet spot” of the Gran Toro—creamy, rich, and well‑rounded.

Final Third

• Earthiness and espresso reassert themselves
• Black pepper intensifies slightly
• A touch of molasses and charred oak
• Strength rises closer to full

Burn remains slow and cool thanks to the 60‑ring gauge.

🔧 Construction & Burn Quality

Expect AJ Fernandez reliability:

• Even, razor-sharp burn
• Firm, long ash
• Cool temperature throughout
• Slight resistance on the draw—ideal for a big ring gauge
• 90–120 minutes of smoking time depending on pace

🎯 Overall Character

The San Lotano Maduro Gran Toro is a bold, sweet‑earthy, slow‑burning Maduro with classic AJ depth. The 6x60 format gives it:

• A cooler burn
• A smoother spice profile
• More pronounced chocolate and earth
• Longer, more relaxing smoking time

Perfect for smokers who enjoy large-ring cigars with rich flavors and balanced strength.

🍷 Pairing Recommendations

• Bourbon: Woodford Reserve, Eagle Rare
• Rum: Diplomatico Reserva Exclusiva
• Beer: Imperial stout, coffee porter
• Coffee: Double espresso or Americano