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AJ Fernandez New World Oscuro Robusto vs Padrón 1964 Anniversary "A" Natural

How do AJ Fernandez New World Oscuro Robusto and Padrón 1964 Anniversary "A" 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 Oscuro Robusto and Padrón 1964 Anniversary "A" 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 Oscuro
Nicaraguan (sun-grown Natural)
Binder
Nicaraguan Jalapa
Nicaraguan
Filler
Nicaraguan
Nicaraguan
Vitola
Robusto
Gran Corona (box-pressed)
Size
5.5 in × 55
8.25 in × 50
Rating
—
95/100 · 2009
Flavor
EarthEspressoDark chocolateSpiceCaramel
CedarCoffeeAlmondToastPepper

The verdict

Strength
Both land at Medium-Full — a similar body either way.
Critic scores
Padrón 1964 Anniversary "A" Natural carries the published pedigree (95 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 Oscuro Robusto if

earthy notes appeal to you.

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Choose Padrón 1964 Anniversary "A" Natural if

earthy notes appeal to you.

See Padrón 1964 Anniversary "A" Natural →

AJ Fernandez New World Oscuro Robusto vs Padrón 1964 Anniversary "A" Natural — FAQ

Is the AJ Fernandez New World Oscuro Robusto or the Padrón 1964 Anniversary "A" Natural better for beginners?
They're a similar medium-full strength, so neither is clearly easier — choose by flavor. The AJ Fernandez New World Oscuro Robusto brings earth and espresso, the Padrón 1964 Anniversary "A" Natural cedar and coffee.
What's the difference between the AJ Fernandez New World Oscuro Robusto and the Padrón 1964 Anniversary "A" Natural?
The AJ Fernandez New World Oscuro Robusto is a medium-full Nicaragua cigar with a Nicaraguan Oscuro wrapper; the Padrón 1964 Anniversary "A" Natural is a medium-full Nicaragua cigar with a Nicaraguan (sun-grown Natural) wrapper.
Which is rated higher, the AJ Fernandez New World Oscuro Robusto or the Padrón 1964 Anniversary "A" Natural?
AJ Fernandez New World Oscuro Robusto: no published critic score yet. Padrón 1964 Anniversary "A" Natural: Cigar Aficionado 95/100.