San Lotano Requiem Maduro Toro

The AJ Fernandez San Lotano Requiem Maduro Toro is a medium-bodied, box-pressed cigar with a dark, oily San Andrés Maduro wrapper that delivers a thick, creamy smoke with rich chocolate and espresso flavors.

Size: Toro (6″ x 52) — Box-Pressed
Wrapper: San Andrés Mexican Maduro
Binder/Filler: Nicaraguan binder / Nicaraguan and Honduran long-filler
Strength: Medium
Flavor Profile: Dark chocolate, espresso, caramel, sweet spice, earth, toasted nuts
Origin: Estelí, Nicaragua (Tabacalera Fernandez)
Box Count: 20 cigars

A Tribute to Family Legacy

The San Lotano Requiem line is AJ Fernandez’s tribute to his grandfather and a celebration of his family’s century of tobacco knowledge. The Requiem collection offers three distinct blends—Connecticut, Habano, and Maduro—each showcasing different dimensions of AJ’s blending mastery. The Maduro variety has earned a 92 rating from Cigar Aficionado and remains a fan favorite for its decadent, full-flavored profile at an accessible price point.

The Art of the Maduro Wrapper

The Requiem Maduro features a dark, oily San Andrés Mexican Maduro wrapper—one of the most sought-after wrapper leaves in the industry. This thick, velvety leaf undergoes extensive fermentation, producing naturally sweet, chocolatey, and peppery characteristics. AJ Fernandez pairs this exceptional wrapper with premium Nicaraguan and Honduran long-fillers held together by a Nicaraguan binder, creating a symphony of maduro flavors. The box-pressed format packs the tobacco for a cool, slow burn that lets the complex flavors shine.

The Blend and Flavor

This medium-bodied cigar opens with a burst of pepper and spice that quickly settles into a luxurious stage of dark chocolate, espresso, and cream. As the cigar progresses, caramel, toasted nuts, and earth emerge on the palate while the pepper transitions to the background. The retrohale is smooth and aromatic, carrying notes of sweet cocoa and baking spice. The final third brings a resurgence of sweet chocolate and cream, finishing with a satisfying impression of roasted espresso and natural sweetness.