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New World
Grown and blended outside Cuba — Nicaragua, Dominican Republic, Honduras, Ecuador and beyond. New World makers have redefined premium cigar-making with bold innovation and diverse microclimates.
Leaf Composition
Growing Region — Condega
Ligero with distinct sweetness and complexity; favoured for filler blending
Nicaraguan region north of Estelí. Higher elevation produces a ligero with a natural sweetness that contrasts with Estelí's spice. Plasencia uses Condega prominently in the Alma Fuerte blend for complexity.
Flavour Profile
producer baselineThe Brand
Founded by Abdel J. Fernandez, a Cuban-born master blender raised in Pinar del Río. He launched his own factory and brand in 2014 after years blending for other manufacturers. The New World and San Lotano lines established him as one of the most sought-after blenders of his generation.
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