AJ Fernandez New World Dorado Toro vs Padrón 1964 Anniversary Diplomático Natural
How do AJ Fernandez New World Dorado Toro and Padrón 1964 Anniversary Diplomático 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 Toro and Padrón 1964 Anniversary Diplomático 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
- Toro
- Churchill (box-pressed)
- Size
- 6 in × 52
- 7 in × 50
- Rating
- —
- 94/100 · 2013
- Flavor
- CedarCinnamonRoasted coffeeDark chocolateCocoa
- CedarCoffeeAlmondCreamPepper
The verdict
- Strength
- Both land at Medium-Full — a similar body either way.
- Critic scores
- Padrón 1964 Anniversary Diplomático Natural carries the published pedigree (94 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 Toro if
earthy notes appeal to you.
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See Padrón 1964 Anniversary Diplomático Natural →AJ Fernandez New World Dorado Toro vs Padrón 1964 Anniversary Diplomático Natural — FAQ
- Is the AJ Fernandez New World Dorado Toro or the Padrón 1964 Anniversary Diplomático 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 Toro brings cedar and cinnamon, the Padrón 1964 Anniversary Diplomático Natural cedar and coffee.
- What's the difference between the AJ Fernandez New World Dorado Toro and the Padrón 1964 Anniversary Diplomático Natural?
- The AJ Fernandez New World Dorado Toro is a medium-full Nicaragua cigar with a Nicaraguan Sun-Grown Habano wrapper; the Padrón 1964 Anniversary Diplomático Natural is a medium-full Nicaragua cigar with a Nicaraguan (sun-grown Natural) wrapper.
- Which is rated higher, the AJ Fernandez New World Dorado Toro or the Padrón 1964 Anniversary Diplomático Natural?
- AJ Fernandez New World Dorado Toro: no published critic score yet. Padrón 1964 Anniversary Diplomático Natural: Cigar Aficionado 94/100.