H. Upmann by AJ Fernandez Robusto vs Padrón 1964 Anniversary "A" Natural
How do H. Upmann by AJ Fernandez 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 H. Upmann by AJ Fernandez 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
- Ecuador Sumatra
- Nicaraguan (sun-grown Natural)
- Binder
- Nicaraguan Corojo
- Nicaraguan
- Filler
- Nicaraguan, Dominican
- Nicaraguan
- Vitola
- Robusto
- Gran Corona (box-pressed)
- Size
- 5 in × 52
- 8.25 in × 50
- Rating
- —
- 95/100 · 2009
- Flavor
- EarthSweet spiceCreamCedarPepper
- 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 H. Upmann by AJ Fernandez Robusto if
earthy notes appeal to you.
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See Padrón 1964 Anniversary "A" Natural →H. Upmann by AJ Fernandez Robusto vs Padrón 1964 Anniversary "A" Natural — FAQ
- Is the H. Upmann by AJ Fernandez 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 H. Upmann by AJ Fernandez Robusto brings earth and sweet spice, the Padrón 1964 Anniversary "A" Natural cedar and coffee.
- What's the difference between the H. Upmann by AJ Fernandez Robusto and the Padrón 1964 Anniversary "A" Natural?
- The H. Upmann by AJ Fernandez Robusto is a medium-full Nicaragua cigar with a Ecuador Sumatra 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 H. Upmann by AJ Fernandez Robusto or the Padrón 1964 Anniversary "A" Natural?
- H. Upmann by AJ Fernandez Robusto: no published critic score yet. Padrón 1964 Anniversary "A" Natural: Cigar Aficionado 95/100.