A.J.Fernandez new blend.... Arsenio

Garbandz · 10-06-2009, 10:11 AM

Just saw these at my local shop.It is called Arsenio 2009. The A.J. Fernandez folks have a winner here.Rich,medium to full bodied,very well made,complex and very tasty.
The smokes are offered in boxes of 10,the wrapper is dark chocolate brown.There may not be many of these,my local shop ordered 40 boxes and they were sold out .I have only seen the robusto size,there may be other sizes,,,,,,,,,,,

10-06-2009, 10:42 AM

Price point?

Does it compare to the MOW?

AD720 · 10-06-2009, 11:05 AM

Dunkel · 10-06-2009, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by AD720

That is what I thought as well when i saw the name.

ZenSilk · 10-06-2009, 03:38 PM

Since it's in an "A Tribe Called Quest " song I'll take one.

Garbandz · 10-07-2009, 10:02 AM

the Arsenio is $6.00 here in NC.The only size is the robusto. The Man 'o War is spicier and more intensly flavored,perhaps due to the wrapper.This Arsenio is simply a wonderful smoke,it is selling very quickly here.I have a box in deep storage,I will give them a few months to develop and see what they are like...Garbandz

10-07-2009, 10:39 AM

If anyone can put their hands on one and would fancy a trade, I'll be your huckleberry. I'd like to try one of these.

Garbandz · 10-07-2009, 11:45 AM

I just got off the phone with my buddy Ron at Serious cigars.I got the last box of Arsenio he had,but he is going to re-order today.Call him if you want a box, his price is great,and he is a very nice guy.
I may offer a box split of these,who else is interested?

10-07-2009, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Garbandz

I just got off the phone with my buddy Ron at Serious cigars.I got the last box of Arsenio he had,but he is going to re-order today.Call him if you want a box, his price is great,and he is a very nice guy.
I may offer a box split of these,who else is interested?

I'm down

Silound · 10-07-2009, 10:18 PM

Myetch!

Smoked two and found both of them to be rolled poorly (one was a brick, the other was too loose and fell apart quickly. Neither had an particular taste I could pinpoint and take a liking to.

Overall, at $6 a stick, they're a crapshoot. I've got a box more that I'm going to sit on for a few weeks to see if they improve with some time to rest off the truck.

Garbandz · 10-16-2009, 05:37 PM

The local just got a second shipment and the blend is much richer than the first batch which had arrived a week earlier.Both are excellent,so get some of these and see for yourself. I am hoping that the next and subsequent smokes are like the second batch,they really are wonderful.My local shop has sold 20 boxes of these in less than 2 weeks in singles......

SmokinApe · 10-17-2009, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Silound

Smoked two and found both of them to be rolled poorly (one was a brick, the other was too loose and fell apart quickly. Neither had an particular taste I could pinpoint and take a liking to.

These do sound wonderful....

Garbandz · 12-16-2009, 09:04 PM

I can hardly believe I still have not heard anything on the forums about the Arsenio 2009 by AJ Fernandez. My local shop has sold over 100 boxes in just a couple months,and has reordered again. All of my friends have put back a box or two to age them,this is one of the Top 5 Smokes for me this year.... Rich and full flavored,medium full strength, peppery and creamy,I have smoked 15 or so and all have been excellent....I highly recommend you find some and try them........

bigheadmark · 01-17-2010, 05:18 PM

If u like AJ fernandez cigars, then I STRONGLY encourage you to try the Diesel, which can be bought from CI...they're like $100 for a box of 30, and IMO they are phenomenal!!!

BeerAdvocate · 01-18-2010, 07:07 AM

I dont think the Arsenio is an A.J Fernandez cigar. Correct me if I am wrong but Casa Fernandez cigars are not related to A.J Fernandez.
I still want to try one of these!

"In 2009 Paul Palmer of Casa Fernandez cigars released a special robusto size that was named after Arsenio Ramos who is Casa Fernandez/Aganorsa Tobacco's master cigar blender and tobacco agronomist. Arseno is a legend in his native Cuba and is quickly gaining the respect of the cigar public in the U.S. "

Kreth · 01-18-2010, 07:15 AM

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Originally Posted by BeerAdvocate

I dont think the Arsenio is an A.J Fernandez cigar. Correct me if I am wrong but Casa Fernandez cigars are not related to A.J Fernandez.
I still want to try one of these!

"In 2009 Paul Palmer of Casa Fernandez cigars released a special robusto size that was named after Arsenio Ramos who is Casa Fernandez/Aganorsa Tobacco's master cigar blender and tobacco agronomist. Arseno is a legend in his native Cuba and is quickly gaining the respect of the cigar public in the U.S. "

Thanks for the clarification. I thought maybe he was a fan of crappy talkshows and we could expect to see Leno 2010...

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01-18-2010, 07:15 AM

so far I liked most of the other blends they produce, might keep an eye out for these in the future. Thanks for the post

01-18-2010, 11:23 AM

AJ has hit winners time and time again. I will keep an eye out...I am a big fan so far.

Garbandz · 01-19-2010, 03:42 PM

The Arsenio is from Casa Fernandez.My bad........

10-06-2009, 10:11 AM	#1
Garbandz Feeling at Home Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: Tom Posts: 775 Trading: (53)	A.J.Fernandez new blend.... Arsenio Just saw these at my local shop.It is called Arsenio 2009. The A.J. Fernandez folks have a winner here.Rich,medium to full bodied,very well made,complex and very tasty. The smokes are offered in boxes of 10,the wrapper is dark chocolate brown.There may not be many of these,my local shop ordered 40 boxes and they were sold out .I have only seen the robusto size,there may be other sizes,,,,,,,,,,,

10-06-2009, 10:42 AM	#2
Slavac Guest Posts: n/a	Re: A.J.Fernandez new blend.... Arsenio Price point? Does it compare to the MOW?

10-06-2009, 11:05 AM	#3
AD720 I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andrew Location: The City of BOTL-erly Love Posts: 2,684 Trading: (73)	Re: A.J.Fernandez new blend.... Arsenio __________________

10-06-2009, 03:38 PM	#5
ZenSilk Still Watching My Back Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 106 Trading: (8)	Re: A.J.Fernandez new blend.... Arsenio Since it's in an "A Tribe Called Quest " song I'll take one.

10-07-2009, 10:02 AM	#6
Garbandz Feeling at Home Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: Tom Posts: 775 Trading: (53)	Re: A.J.Fernandez new blend.... Arsenio the Arsenio is $6.00 here in NC.The only size is the robusto. The Man 'o War is spicier and more intensly flavored,perhaps due to the wrapper.This Arsenio is simply a wonderful smoke,it is selling very quickly here.I have a box in deep storage,I will give them a few months to develop and see what they are like...Garbandz

10-07-2009, 10:39 AM	#7
Slavac Guest Posts: n/a	Re: A.J.Fernandez new blend.... Arsenio If anyone can put their hands on one and would fancy a trade, I'll be your huckleberry. I'd like to try one of these.

10-07-2009, 11:45 AM	#8
Garbandz Feeling at Home Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: Tom Posts: 775 Trading: (53)	Re: A.J.Fernandez new blend.... Arsenio I just got off the phone with my buddy Ron at Serious cigars.I got the last box of Arsenio he had,but he is going to re-order today.Call him if you want a box, his price is great,and he is a very nice guy. I may offer a box split of these,who else is interested?

10-07-2009, 10:18 PM	#10
Silound ex-CS Swamp Gorilla Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Somewhere in a swamp, south of sanity Posts: 802 Trading: (15)	Re: A.J.Fernandez new blend.... Arsenio Myetch! Smoked two and found both of them to be rolled poorly (one was a brick, the other was too loose and fell apart quickly. Neither had an particular taste I could pinpoint and take a liking to. Overall, at $6 a stick, they're a crapshoot. I've got a box more that I'm going to sit on for a few weeks to see if they improve with some time to rest off the truck. __________________ Back in black, and better than ever! You can't keep a good gorilla down! LSU Geaux Tigers!

10-16-2009, 05:37 PM	#11
Garbandz Feeling at Home Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: Tom Posts: 775 Trading: (53)	Re: A.J.Fernandez new blend.... Arsenio The local just got a second shipment and the blend is much richer than the first batch which had arrived a week earlier.Both are excellent,so get some of these and see for yourself. I am hoping that the next and subsequent smokes are like the second batch,they really are wonderful.My local shop has sold 20 boxes of these in less than 2 weeks in singles......

12-16-2009, 09:04 PM	#13
Garbandz Feeling at Home Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: Tom Posts: 775 Trading: (53)	Re: A.J.Fernandez new blend.... Arsenio I can hardly believe I still have not heard anything on the forums about the Arsenio 2009 by AJ Fernandez. My local shop has sold over 100 boxes in just a couple months,and has reordered again. All of my friends have put back a box or two to age them,this is one of the Top 5 Smokes for me this year.... Rich and full flavored,medium full strength, peppery and creamy,I have smoked 15 or so and all have been excellent....I highly recommend you find some and try them........

01-17-2010, 05:18 PM	#14
bigheadmark Uncle Jun, how was Boca? Join Date: Sep 2009 First Name: MARK Location: Grand Blanc, Michigan USA Posts: 260 Trading: (1)	Re: A.J.Fernandez new blend.... Arsenio If u like AJ fernandez cigars, then I STRONGLY encourage you to try the Diesel, which can be bought from CI...they're like $100 for a box of 30, and IMO they are phenomenal!!!

01-18-2010, 07:07 AM	#15
BeerAdvocate BeerHunter Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: Travis Location: Topeka, KS Posts: 1,912 Trading: (45)	Re: A.J.Fernandez new blend.... Arsenio I dont think the Arsenio is an A.J Fernandez cigar. Correct me if I am wrong but Casa Fernandez cigars are not related to A.J Fernandez. I still want to try one of these! "In 2009 Paul Palmer of Casa Fernandez cigars released a special robusto size that was named after Arsenio Ramos who is Casa Fernandez/Aganorsa Tobacco's master cigar blender and tobacco agronomist. Arseno is a legend in his native Cuba and is quickly gaining the respect of the cigar public in the U.S. " __________________ *I Brew the Beer I Drink*

01-18-2010, 07:15 AM	#17
SmokeyNL Guest Posts: n/a	Re: A.J.Fernandez new blend.... Arsenio so far I liked most of the other blends they produce, might keep an eye out for these in the future. Thanks for the post

01-18-2010, 11:23 AM	#18
Deputy Guest Posts: n/a	Re: A.J.Fernandez new blend.... Arsenio AJ has hit winners time and time again. I will keep an eye out...I am a big fan so far.

01-19-2010, 03:42 PM	#19
Garbandz Feeling at Home Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: Tom Posts: 775 Trading: (53)	Re: A.J.Fernandez new blend.... Arsenio The Arsenio is from Casa Fernandez.My bad........