AJ Fernandez New World Oscuro Robusto vs Padrón 1964 Anniversary Diplomático Natural
How do AJ Fernandez New World Oscuro Robusto 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 Oscuro Robusto 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 Oscuro
- Nicaraguan (sun-grown Natural)
- Binder
- Nicaraguan Jalapa
- Nicaraguan
- Filler
- Nicaraguan
- Nicaraguan
- Vitola
- Robusto
- Churchill (box-pressed)
- Size
- 5.5 in × 55
- 7 in × 50
- Rating
- —
- 94/100 · 2013
- Flavor
- EarthEspressoDark chocolateSpiceCaramel
- 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 Oscuro Robusto if
earthy notes appeal to you.
See AJ Fernandez New World Oscuro Robusto →Choose Padrón 1964 Anniversary Diplomático Natural if
earthy notes appeal to you.
See Padrón 1964 Anniversary Diplomático Natural →AJ Fernandez New World Oscuro Robusto vs Padrón 1964 Anniversary Diplomático Natural — FAQ
- Is the AJ Fernandez New World Oscuro Robusto 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 Oscuro Robusto brings earth and espresso, the Padrón 1964 Anniversary Diplomático Natural cedar and coffee.
- What's the difference between the AJ Fernandez New World Oscuro Robusto and the Padrón 1964 Anniversary Diplomático Natural?
- The AJ Fernandez New World Oscuro Robusto is a medium-full Nicaragua cigar with a Nicaraguan Oscuro 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 Oscuro Robusto or the Padrón 1964 Anniversary Diplomático Natural?
- AJ Fernandez New World Oscuro Robusto: no published critic score yet. Padrón 1964 Anniversary Diplomático Natural: Cigar Aficionado 94/100.