AJ Fernandez New World Dorado Robusto vs Illusione Original Documents ~88~ Robusto
How do AJ Fernandez New World Dorado Robusto and Illusione Original Documents ~88~ 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 Illusione Original Documents ~88~ 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
- Nicaraguan Corojo Rosado
- Binder
- Nicaraguan Criollo '98
- Nicaraguan Criollo '98
- Filler
- Nicaraguan
- Nicaraguan Corojo '99 / Criollo '98
- Vitola
- Robusto
- Robusto
- Size
- 5.5 in × 52
- 5 in × 52
- Rating
- 93/100 · 2022
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- Flavor
- CedarWhite pepperCinnamonRoasted coffeeDark chocolate
- CedarGraham CrackerBaking SpiceButtered ToastWhite Pepper
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.
See AJ Fernandez New World Dorado Robusto →Choose Illusione Original Documents ~88~ Robusto if
earthy notes appeal to you.
See Illusione Original Documents ~88~ Robusto →AJ Fernandez New World Dorado Robusto vs Illusione Original Documents ~88~ Robusto — FAQ
- Is the AJ Fernandez New World Dorado Robusto or the Illusione Original Documents ~88~ 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 Illusione Original Documents ~88~ Robusto cedar and graham cracker.
- What's the difference between the AJ Fernandez New World Dorado Robusto and the Illusione Original Documents ~88~ Robusto?
- The AJ Fernandez New World Dorado Robusto is a medium-full Nicaragua cigar with a Nicaraguan Sun-Grown Habano wrapper; the Illusione Original Documents ~88~ Robusto is a medium-full Nicaragua cigar with a Nicaraguan Corojo Rosado wrapper.
- Which is rated higher, the AJ Fernandez New World Dorado Robusto or the Illusione Original Documents ~88~ Robusto?
- AJ Fernandez New World Dorado Robusto: Cigar Aficionado 93/100. Illusione Original Documents ~88~ Robusto: no published critic score yet.