AJ Fernandez San Lotano Requiem Habano Churchill - Box of 20

The longest vitola in the San Lotano Requiem Habano line. A 91-rated 7 x 54 Churchill built on a Brazilian-grown Cuban-seed Habano Ligero wrapper that AJ Fernandez describes as available to merely two manufacturers in the world. Box of 20.

There are two meaningful differences between the San Lotano Requiem Habano Churchill and the Toro. The ring gauge is the same, 54, which means the wrapper-to-filler ratio and the fundamental smoke character are consistent between the two sizes. The difference is the extra inch of length. Seven inches of the Brazilian Habano Ligero wrapper and the Nicaraguan, Honduran, and Dominican filler blend produces approximately 90 minutes of smoke rather than the Toro's 60 to 75 minutes. And that extra inch adds a full additional phase to the flavor development, which is the reason an experienced smoker chooses a Churchill over a Toro when the same blend is available in both formats.

The wrapper is the defining element of the entire San Lotano Requiem Habano line across all vitolas, and the Churchill gives it the most time. The Brazilian-grown Cuban-seed Habano Ligero from the Fuego family is described as one of the rarest wrapper leaves in premium cigars, available to merely two manufacturers worldwide. The Ligero priming carries maximum body and flavor intensity alongside the Habano seed's pepper and spice character, and in a 7-inch parejo format every quality of that leaf has the room to express fully. Leather and wood dominate the opening third. Cedar and espresso come through the second. A creamy finish with caramel and toasted nuts closes the session.

Real buyers describe the Churchill simply and honestly: "a physical pleasure to smoke, smooth, sort of almost creamy, I purchase it every time I get low." "Construction is flawless, burn line razor sharp, flavors are great and get even better on the retrohale." "The San Lotano has become my favorite every day smoke." The 91-point Cigar Aficionado rating is consistent with what buyers report across the line, reflecting the quality that AJ Fernandez consistently delivers in his own-name portfolio at this price per stick.

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Flavor progression:

1. First third: leather and wood from the Brazilian Habano Ligero wrapper, cinnamon toast and earthy undertones establishing alongside the pepper
2. Second third: cedar, espresso, and deeper earthy complexity, the three-country filler blend fully open and contributing
3. Final third: creamy finish with caramel and toasted nuts, the pepper and spice returning subtly on the close

Construction:

1. Round parejo Churchill, 7 x 54, firm and consistently packed across the length
2. Brazilian Habano wrapper, oily and rich brown, supple with some natural veining
3. Cold draw delivers leather, wood, and spice before lighting
4. Even burn across the full 7 inches, generous smoke volume throughout

Key Features

1. Brand: AJ Fernandez
2. Line: San Lotano Requiem
3. Wrapper: Habano
4. Blender: Alejandro "AJ" Fernandez
5. Factory: Tabacalera A.J. Fernandez Cigars de Nicaragua S.A., Estelí
6. Country of Origin: Nicaragua
7. Wrapper: Brazilian-grown Cuban-seed Habano Ligero (Fuego family, rare leaf available to merely two manufacturers worldwide)
8. Binder: Nicaraguan
9. Filler: Nicaraguan, Honduran, and Dominican long-fillers
10. Vitola: Churchill
11. Size: 7 inches x 54 ring gauge
12. Construction: Parejo (round, handmade)
13. Strength: Full
14. Flavor Profile: Leather, wood, pepper, cedar, espresso, earthy, caramel, toasted nuts
15. Rating: 91 points (Cigar Aficionado)
16. Smoke Time: Approximately 75 to 90 minutes
17. Box Count: 20 cigars
18. Price per Cigar: approximately $6.85