AJ Fernandez · Enclave Broadleaf
New WorldExperiencedAJ Fernandez Enclave Broadleaf Robusto
AJ Fernandez's Enclave Broadleaf Robusto won 93 points from Cigar Aficionado — a Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper over Nicaraguan filler delivering cocoa, vanilla, and leather.
The short answer
The AJ Fernandez Enclave Broadleaf Robusto is a richer, medium-to-full smoke — a Nicaragua robusto with a Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper. Expect cocoa powder, vanilla, and leather.
Flavor profile
Sweet · Earthy · Roast
The verdict
The AJ Fernandez Enclave Broadleaf Robusto is a richer, medium-to-full smoke from AJ Fernandez's Enclave Broadleaf line. It's a Nicaragua (New World) robusto wrapped in Connecticut Broadleaf at 5 in × 52.
On the palate, expect cocoa powder, vanilla, and leather, leaning sweet. Plan on roughly 60 minutes from light to nub.
It pairs naturally with dark chocolate and aged bourbon. If you're newer to cigars, work up to this one rather than starting here.
The Enclave Broadleaf arrived in 2017 as the darker, richer sibling to the original Enclave. Connecticut Broadleaf is a maduro-process wrapper — grown in the Connecticut River Valley and fermented until it turns almost black — and it dramatically shifts the Enclave's character toward chocolate, coffee, and leather.
What it tastes like
Cocoa powder and vanilla come forward immediately, a hallmark of well-fermented Broadleaf. The leather and earth notes emerge through the middle, contributed by the Nicaraguan filler blend including Piloto Cubano seed tobacco. Coffee develops toward the final third. In August 2019, Cigar Aficionado gave this a 93-point score for its "sweet and earthy profile of cocoa powder, vanilla beans, and leather." That rating holds up.
Who it's for
If you love the Enclave but want more body and sweetness, this is the natural next step. Medium-to-full strength, and the 5-by-52 Robusto format is a 45-minute commitment. Pair with dark chocolate or an aged bourbon that mirrors the cocoa and leather notes.
This is the maduro expression of the Enclave family. For more on how broadleaf wrappers change a blend's character, read the maduro vs Connecticut guide. New to this strength range? Start with the cigar strength guide. Rate and log it in the Casa DNC app.
Curious how it stacks up? See Maduro vs Connecticut wrappers.
AJ Fernandez Enclave Broadleaf Robusto — frequently asked
- Is the AJ Fernandez Enclave Broadleaf Robusto a good cigar for beginners?
- Ease into it. The fuller body can be a lot for a first-timer, so it's better once you've built up a little tolerance.
- How strong is the AJ Fernandez Enclave Broadleaf Robusto?
- The AJ Fernandez Enclave Broadleaf Robusto is Medium-Full-bodied. Strength is about body and nicotine rather than flavor, so eat something first and take it slow if you're sensitive.
- What does the AJ Fernandez Enclave Broadleaf Robusto taste like?
- Expect cocoa powder, vanilla, and leather, leaning sweet. Tasting notes are a guide — your palate may pick up more or less.
- What pairs well with the AJ Fernandez Enclave Broadleaf Robusto?
- It pairs well with dark chocolate and aged bourbon. As a rule, match the drink's intensity to the cigar's medium-full body.
- How long does it take to smoke the AJ Fernandez Enclave Broadleaf Robusto?
- Plan on about 60 minutes for the robusto — longer if you smoke slowly, which keeps it cool and tasting its best.
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