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AJ Fernandez New World Connecticut Robusto vs Undercrown Shade Corona

How do AJ Fernandez New World Connecticut Robusto and Undercrown Shade Coronastack up? Here's the head-to-head — strength, wrapper, flavor, size, and critic ratings — plus which one to reach for.

The short answer

The AJ Fernandez New World Connecticut Robusto and Undercrown Shade Corona sit at a similar mild-medium strength, so it comes down to flavor and origin.

Strength
Body
Mild-Medium
Mild-Medium
Origin
Nicaragua
Nicaragua
Wrapper
Ecuador Connecticut Shade
Ecuador Connecticut Shade
Binder
Mexican San Andrés
Sumatra
Filler
Nicaraguan, Brazilian
Dominican & Nicaraguan
Vitola
Robusto
Corona Gorda
Size
5 in × 50
5.63 in × 46
Rating
—
—
Flavor
CreamCedarToasted nutsLemon zestCaramel
CreamCashewToastLight pepperOak

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.

Choose AJ Fernandez New World Connecticut Robusto if

creamy notes appeal to you.

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Choose Undercrown Shade Corona if

creamy notes appeal to you.

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AJ Fernandez New World Connecticut Robusto vs Undercrown Shade Corona — FAQ

Is the AJ Fernandez New World Connecticut Robusto or the Undercrown Shade Corona better for beginners?
They're a similar mild-medium strength, so neither is clearly easier — choose by flavor. The AJ Fernandez New World Connecticut Robusto brings cream and cedar, the Undercrown Shade Corona cream and cashew.
What's the difference between the AJ Fernandez New World Connecticut Robusto and the Undercrown Shade Corona?
The AJ Fernandez New World Connecticut Robusto is a mild-medium Nicaragua cigar with a Ecuador Connecticut Shade wrapper; the Undercrown Shade Corona is a mild-medium Nicaragua cigar with a Ecuador Connecticut Shade wrapper.