When Rafael Nodal and AJ Fernandez team up, the cigar world listens. Following the massive success of the original #1 Cigar of the Year (2019) and the heavily praised Sonata, the duo has returned with the third movement in their musical lineup: the Aging Room Quattro Nicaragua Concerto.
Inspired by the intricate balance of classical compositions, Nodal designed the Concerto to mimic a solo instrument playing alongside a grand orchestra. The “soloist” here is a stunning, exclusive hybrid Criollo ’98 wrapper grown on Fernandez’s Finca La Lilia farm. Underneath, AJ Fernandez orchestrated a blend of deeply aged Nicaraguan tobaccos—some resting for nearly 12 years—to create a complex flavor.
In my latest YouTube review, I put the box-pressed Toro size—the Vibrato—to the test to see if it lives up to the grand legacy of its predecessor. How does this box-pressed Nicaraguan puro actually perform on the palate? Let’s dive straight into the breakdown.
Blend and Origin
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Wrapper: Nicaraguan Criollo Hybrid (Finca La Lilia)
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Binder: Nicaraguan
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Filler: Nicaraguan
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Country of Origin: Nicaragua
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Factory: AJ Fernandez (Factory not specified)
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Vitola: Toro
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Size: 6 x 52
Final Score: 89
