Amar by AJ Fernandez

In the wake of the 2025 fire at Tabacalera AJ Fernandez factory in Estelí, Abdel Fernández returns with Amar by AJ Fernandez, a cigar shaped by reflection, gratitude, and the support of the cigar community. The name carries dual meaning, translating to to love in Spanish and moon in Arabic, nodding to Fernández’s Cuban and Lebanese heritage while positioning the cigar as a symbol of renewal after adversity.

The Amar cigar is crafted at the San Lotano Factory in Ocotal, Nicaragua, using an all-Nicaraguan recipe finished with a Habano wrapper. This makes the cigar both a continuation of A.J. Fernández’s signature Nicaraguan style and a meaningful shift in setting, with production taking place at the company’s second factory as the Estelí operation rebuilds.

Expect Amar by AJ Fernandez to deliver a medium-plus-bodied profile with notes of pepper, cocoa, and a touch of cinnamon. More than simply another new line from one of Nicaragua’s most recognized cigar makers, Amar by AJ Fernandez shows perseverance through setback, honoring the people who stood behind Fernández while offering hobbyists a cigar built with balance and heart.