AJ Fernandez New World Dorado Robusto vs Rocky Patel Royale Toro
How do AJ Fernandez New World Dorado Robusto and Rocky Patel Royale 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 Rocky Patel Royale 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
- Ecuador Sumatra
- Binder
- Nicaraguan Criollo '98
- Connecticut Shade & Connecticut Broadleaf
- Filler
- Nicaraguan
- Nicaraguan
- Vitola
- Robusto
- Toro
- Size
- 5.5 in × 52
- 6.5 in × 54
- Rating
- 93/100 · 2022
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- Flavor
- CedarWhite pepperCinnamonRoasted coffeeDark chocolate
- OakAlmondEarthEspressoSweet spice
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 Rocky Patel Royale Toro — FAQ
- Is the AJ Fernandez New World Dorado Robusto or the Rocky Patel Royale 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 Rocky Patel Royale Toro oak and almond.
- What's the difference between the AJ Fernandez New World Dorado Robusto and the Rocky Patel Royale Toro?
- The AJ Fernandez New World Dorado Robusto is a medium-full Nicaragua cigar with a Nicaraguan Sun-Grown Habano wrapper; the Rocky Patel Royale Toro is a medium-full Nicaragua cigar with a Ecuador Sumatra wrapper.
- Which is rated higher, the AJ Fernandez New World Dorado Robusto or the Rocky Patel Royale Toro?
- AJ Fernandez New World Dorado Robusto: Cigar Aficionado 93/100. Rocky Patel Royale Toro: no published critic score yet.