AJ Fernandez New World Dorado Robusto vs H. Upmann by AJ Fernandez Robusto
How do AJ Fernandez New World Dorado Robusto and H. Upmann by AJ Fernandez 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 Dorado Robusto and H. Upmann by AJ Fernandez Robusto sit at a similar medium-full strength, so it comes down to flavor and origin.
- Strength
- Body
- Medium-Full
- Medium-Full
- Origin
- Nicaragua
- Nicaragua
- Wrapper
- Nicaraguan Sun-Grown Habano
- Ecuador Sumatra
- Binder
- Nicaraguan Criollo '98
- Nicaraguan Corojo
- Filler
- Nicaraguan
- Nicaraguan, Dominican
- Vitola
- Robusto
- Robusto
- Size
- 5.5 in × 52
- 5 in × 52
- Rating
- 93/100 · 2022
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- Flavor
- CedarWhite pepperCinnamonRoasted coffeeDark chocolate
- EarthSweet spiceCreamCedarPepper
The verdict
- Strength
- Both land at Medium-Full — a similar body either way.
- Critic scores
- AJ Fernandez New World Dorado Robusto carries the published pedigree (93 points from the critics).
Both are worth knowing — the "better" cigar is the one that fits your taste and the moment.
Choose AJ Fernandez New World Dorado Robusto if
earthy notes appeal to you.
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See H. Upmann by AJ Fernandez Robusto →AJ Fernandez New World Dorado Robusto vs H. Upmann by AJ Fernandez Robusto — FAQ
- Is the AJ Fernandez New World Dorado Robusto or the H. Upmann by AJ Fernandez Robusto better for beginners?
- They're a similar medium-full strength, so neither is clearly easier — choose by flavor. The AJ Fernandez New World Dorado Robusto brings cedar and white pepper, the H. Upmann by AJ Fernandez Robusto earth and sweet spice.
- What's the difference between the AJ Fernandez New World Dorado Robusto and the H. Upmann by AJ Fernandez Robusto?
- The AJ Fernandez New World Dorado Robusto is a medium-full Nicaragua cigar with a Nicaraguan Sun-Grown Habano wrapper; the H. Upmann by AJ Fernandez Robusto is a medium-full Nicaragua cigar with a Ecuador Sumatra wrapper.
- Which is rated higher, the AJ Fernandez New World Dorado Robusto or the H. Upmann by AJ Fernandez Robusto?
- AJ Fernandez New World Dorado Robusto: Cigar Aficionado 93/100. H. Upmann by AJ Fernandez Robusto: no published critic score yet.