San Lotano Oval: The Cigar That Made AJ Fernandez | S2E2

Long before the New World series became one of the best-selling premium cigars in the world, there was the AJ Fernandez San Lotano Oval.Originally inspired by AJ Fernandez's family heritage, the San Lotano name dates back to his grandfather's cigar factory in pre-revolution Cuba. When AJ launched his own brand, the San Lotano Oval quickly became the cigar that established his reputation among enthusiasts worldwide. Its innovative oval box-pressed shape, combined with an Ecuadorian Habano 2000 wrapper, Nicaraguan binder, and a blend of Nicaraguan and Honduran fillers, created a smoking experience that remains unique more than a decade later.In this episode of Habano del Podcasto, we smoke the AJ Fernandez San Lotano Oval Pyramid while discussing why this cigar became one of the defining releases in AJ Fernandez's career, how it compares to modern AJ blends, and whether it still deserves a place in today's humidors.Of course, no Habano del Podcasto episode would be complete without complete chaos.What was meant to be a relaxing holiday through London, Edinburgh, and the Scottish Highlands quickly turned into one of the most unforgettable travel adventures we've ever had. Adham shares the full story, from landing in London on the exact day Britain was hit by a record-breaking heatwave, to Tube disruptions, overcrowded stations, delayed trains, and a five-hour journey spent standing between train carriages all the way to Edinburgh with his wife.Joining the conversation are Omar, Tallham, and Budget Jamie, recording from N53 Cigar Lounge inside One&Only One Za'abeel, Dubai, where we mix premium cigars with travel stories, laughs, questionable decisions, and the usual Habano del Podcasto madness.If you enjoy premium cigars, cigar reviews, travel stories, whisky, watches, financial markets, and unfiltered conversations between friends, you're in the right place.Cigar FeaturedAJ Fernandez San Lotano Oval Pyramid- Vitola: Pyramid (6.5 x 54)- Shape: Oval Box-Pressed- Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano 2000- Binder: Nicaraguan- Filler: Nicaraguan, Honduran, and proprietary house tobaccos- Factory: Tabacalera AJ Fernandez, Estelí, Nicaragua- Strength: Medium to Medium-Full- Body: Medium-Full- Smoking Time: Approximately 60-90 minutes- Tasting Notes: Leather | Toasted nuts | Cedar | Baking spices | Black pepper | Espresso | Dark chocolate | Dried cherry sweetness | Creamy finish- Recorded At: N53 Cigar Lounge. One&Only One Za'abeel, Dubai, United Arab EmiratesSeason 2 | Episode 2Follow Habano del Podcasto:Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/habanodelpodcastoTikTokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@habanodelpodcastoSpotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/0nOzuL49HnmIuEuhb3XbbyApple Podcastshttps://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/habano-del-podcasto/id1784946121#HabanoDelPodcasto #AJFernandez #SanLotano #SanLotanoOval #PremiumCigars #CigarPodcast #CigarReview #CigarLife #CigarLounge #LuxuryLifestyle #Scotland #London #TravelStories #Dubai #N53 #OneAndOnlyZaabeel #Whisky #Watches #FinancialMarkets #Season2