Today, AJ Fernandez runs one of the largest and most-awarded cigar factories in Nicaragua. But his roots are in Cuba. That’s part of what makes AJ so great – his cigars are a fusion of new world tobacco with old-world tradition. For Bellas Artes Maduro, AJ looked back to Cuba for inspiration. This cigar, translating simply to “fine art” in English, is an ode to Cuba’s national art museum.

Inside each Bellas Artes Maduro you’ll find the rich, Esteli grown tobacco that AJ is known best for. These fillers are encased by a Mexican San Andres binder and a thick, oily Brazilian Mata Fina wrapper. Box-pressed to perfection, each Bellas Artes Maduro is a slow-burning sensation. Rich dark chocolate notes lead the charge in flavor, backed by molasses and heaps of black pepper. If you love full-bodied cigars, Bellas Artes Maduro is an easy recommendation.