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AJ Fernandez New World Connecticut Toro vs Undercrown Shade Robusto

How do AJ Fernandez New World Connecticut Toro and Undercrown Shade Robustostack 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 Toro and Undercrown Shade Robusto 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
Toro
Robusto
Size
6 in × 52
5 in × 54
Rating
—
—
Flavor
CreamCedarToasted nutsCaramelWhite pepper
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 Toro if

creamy notes appeal to you.

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Choose Undercrown Shade Robusto if

creamy notes appeal to you.

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

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