AJ Fernandez New World Dorado Robusto vs Padilla Finest Hour Habano Robusto
How do AJ Fernandez New World Dorado Robusto and Padilla Finest Hour Habano 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 Padilla Finest Hour Habano 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 Habano Sun Grown
- Binder
- Nicaraguan Criollo '98
- Nicaraguan
- Filler
- Nicaraguan
- Nicaraguan
- Vitola
- Robusto
- Robusto
- Size
- 5.5 in × 52
- 5 in × 52
- Rating
- 93/100 · 2022
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- Flavor
- CedarWhite pepperCinnamonRoasted coffeeDark chocolate
- EarthPeanutCreamBreadLight 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 Padilla Finest Hour Habano Robusto if
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See Padilla Finest Hour Habano Robusto →AJ Fernandez New World Dorado Robusto vs Padilla Finest Hour Habano Robusto — FAQ
- Is the AJ Fernandez New World Dorado Robusto or the Padilla Finest Hour Habano 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 Padilla Finest Hour Habano Robusto earth and peanut.
- What's the difference between the AJ Fernandez New World Dorado Robusto and the Padilla Finest Hour Habano Robusto?
- The AJ Fernandez New World Dorado Robusto is a medium-full Nicaragua cigar with a Nicaraguan Sun-Grown Habano wrapper; the Padilla Finest Hour Habano Robusto is a medium-full Nicaragua cigar with a Nicaraguan Habano Sun Grown wrapper.
- Which is rated higher, the AJ Fernandez New World Dorado Robusto or the Padilla Finest Hour Habano Robusto?
- AJ Fernandez New World Dorado Robusto: Cigar Aficionado 93/100. Padilla Finest Hour Habano Robusto: no published critic score yet.