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AJ Fernandez New World Connecticut Robusto vs Perdomo Habano Bourbon Barrel-Aged Connecticut Robusto

How do AJ Fernandez New World Connecticut Robusto and Perdomo Habano Bourbon Barrel-Aged Connecticut Robustostack up? Here's the head-to-head — strength, wrapper, flavor, size, and critic ratings — plus which one to reach for.

Strength
Body
Mild-Medium
Mild-Medium
Origin
Nicaragua
Nicaragua
Wrapper
Ecuador Connecticut Shade
Ecuadorian Connecticut (bourbon barrel-aged)
Binder
Mexican San Andrés
Nicaraguan (Cuban-seed)
Filler
Nicaraguan, Brazilian
Nicaraguan (Cuban-seed)
Vitola
Robusto
Robusto
Size
5 in × 50
5 x 54 × 54
Rating
Flavor
CreamCedarToasted nutsLemon zestCaramel
CreamCedarAlmondHayWhite pepper

The verdict

Strength
Both land at Mild-Medium — a similar body either way.

Both are worth knowing — the "better" cigar is the one that fits your taste and the moment.