The San Lotano Connecticut is the mellowest blend in AJ Fernandez’s San Lotano portfolio—created to offer a creamy, mild‑to‑mediumprofile without sacrificing the complexity and craftsmanship AJ is known for. It is produced at Tabacalera Fernandez in Nicaragua, the same factory responsible for many of AJ’s highest‑rated cigars.
Size & Format
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Vitola: Robusto
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Dimensions: 5" x 52
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Packaging: 20‑count box
Blend Composition
Wrapper
Binder
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Honduran
Adds light earthiness and structure.
Filler
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Dominican Republic & Nicaraguan long‑fillers
Provide balance, nuance, and a richer flavor than many Connecticut cigars.
Origin
Strength & Profile
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Mild to Medium
Smooth, balanced, and approachable while still offering real flavor complexity.
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Flavor Notes
Expect a refined Connecticut profile highlighted by:
- Creaminess
- Toasted nuts
- Cedar
- Light spice
- Soft sweetness
- Earthy tobacco tones
These flavors consistently appear across multiple reviews, with smokers praising the cigar’s creamy body and subtle spice—an AJ Fernandez signature even in his mild blends.
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Smoking Experience
The San Lotano Connecticut Robusto is praised for:
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Excellent construction and even burn
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Easy draw with thick, aromatic smoke
- A mild profile that remains flavor‑forward, avoiding the flatness sometimes associated with Connecticut cigars
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Summary
The AJ Fernandez San Lotano Connecticut Robusto 5 x 52 (20‑count box) is a premium mild‑to‑medium cigar featuring an Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade wrapper over Honduran binder and Dominican/Nicaraguan fillers. It delivers smooth creaminess, nutty sweetness, cedar, and light spice in a well‑constructed, flavorful profile—perfect for morning smoking or for enthusiasts who want a gentler AJ blend without losing character.
