AJ Fernandez New World Dorado Robusto vs Plasencia Reserva 1898 Toro
How do AJ Fernandez New World Dorado Robusto and Plasencia Reserva 1898 Torostack 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 Plasencia Reserva 1898 Toro 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 (Jalapa)
- Binder
- Nicaraguan Criollo '98
- Nicaraguan
- Filler
- Nicaraguan
- Honduran & Nicaraguan
- Vitola
- Robusto
- Toro
- Size
- 5.5 in × 52
- 6 in × 54
- Rating
- 93/100 · 2022
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- Flavor
- CedarWhite pepperCinnamonRoasted coffeeDark chocolate
- CedarLeatherRoasted nutsToastCoffee
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 →AJ Fernandez New World Dorado Robusto vs Plasencia Reserva 1898 Toro — FAQ
- Is the AJ Fernandez New World Dorado Robusto or the Plasencia Reserva 1898 Toro 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 Plasencia Reserva 1898 Toro cedar and leather.
- What's the difference between the AJ Fernandez New World Dorado Robusto and the Plasencia Reserva 1898 Toro?
- The AJ Fernandez New World Dorado Robusto is a medium-full Nicaragua cigar with a Nicaraguan Sun-Grown Habano wrapper; the Plasencia Reserva 1898 Toro is a medium-full Nicaragua cigar with a Nicaraguan Corojo (Jalapa) wrapper.
- Which is rated higher, the AJ Fernandez New World Dorado Robusto or the Plasencia Reserva 1898 Toro?
- AJ Fernandez New World Dorado Robusto: Cigar Aficionado 93/100. Plasencia Reserva 1898 Toro: no published critic score yet.