AJ Fernandez New World Dorado Robusto vs Padrón 1964 Anniversary Exclusivo Natural
How do AJ Fernandez New World Dorado Robusto and Padrón 1964 Anniversary Exclusivo Naturalstack 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 Padrón 1964 Anniversary Exclusivo Natural 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 (sun-grown Natural)
- Binder
- Nicaraguan Criollo '98
- Nicaraguan
- Filler
- Nicaraguan
- Nicaraguan
- Vitola
- Robusto
- Robusto (box-pressed)
- Size
- 5.5 in × 52
- 5.5 in × 50
- Rating
- 93/100 · 2022
- 93/100 · 2005
- Flavor
- CedarWhite pepperCinnamonRoasted coffeeDark chocolate
- CedarCoffeeToasted almondCreamWhite pepper
The verdict
- Strength
- Both land at Medium-Full — a similar body either way.
- Critic scores
- Critics rate them neck-and-neck (around 93 vs 93).
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 Padrón 1964 Anniversary Exclusivo Natural →AJ Fernandez New World Dorado Robusto vs Padrón 1964 Anniversary Exclusivo Natural — FAQ
- Is the AJ Fernandez New World Dorado Robusto or the Padrón 1964 Anniversary Exclusivo Natural 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 Padrón 1964 Anniversary Exclusivo Natural cedar and coffee.
- What's the difference between the AJ Fernandez New World Dorado Robusto and the Padrón 1964 Anniversary Exclusivo Natural?
- The AJ Fernandez New World Dorado Robusto is a medium-full Nicaragua cigar with a Nicaraguan Sun-Grown Habano wrapper; the Padrón 1964 Anniversary Exclusivo Natural is a medium-full Nicaragua cigar with a Nicaraguan (sun-grown Natural) wrapper.
- Which is rated higher, the AJ Fernandez New World Dorado Robusto or the Padrón 1964 Anniversary Exclusivo Natural?
- AJ Fernandez New World Dorado Robusto: Cigar Aficionado 93/100. Padrón 1964 Anniversary Exclusivo Natural: Cigar Aficionado 93/100.