AJ Fernandez New World Dorado Robusto vs Padilla Miami 8 & 11 Robusto
How do AJ Fernandez New World Dorado Robusto and Padilla Miami 8 & 11 Robustostack up? Here's the head-to-head — strength, wrapper, flavor, size, and critic ratings — plus which one to reach for.
- Strength
- Body
- Medium-Full
- Medium-Full
- Origin
- Nicaragua
- Nicaragua
- Wrapper
- Nicaraguan Sun-Grown Habano
- Nicaraguan Corojo (AGANORSA)
- Binder
- Nicaraguan Criollo '98
- Nicaraguan
- Filler
- Nicaraguan
- Nicaraguan Criollo and Corojo
- Vitola
- Robusto
- Robusto
- Size
- 5.5 in × 52
- 5 in × 50
- Rating
- 93/100 · 2022
- 91/100 · 2005
- Flavor
- CedarWhite pepperCinnamonRoasted coffeeDark chocolate
- CedarEarthBlack pepperLeatherDark spice
The verdict
- Strength
- Both land at Medium-Full — a similar body either way.
- Critic scores
- AJ Fernandez New World Dorado Robusto edges it on published critic scores (93 vs 91).
Both are worth knowing — the "better" cigar is the one that fits your taste and the moment.