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Ave Maria Immaculata

Description

The "Immaculata" conception

Another instant hit from master cigar blender AJ Fernandez, a man whose portfolio of hits reads like the All Star Team of cigars....if such a thing existed. This is a kinder, gentler, mellower Ave Maria, and is well suited to most any taste preference. Only take this on if you’re in the market for delicious, smooth flavors from start to finish.

Ave Maria Immaculata is awash in splendor. At hand, a golden brown and silky-smooth Ecuador Connecticut wrapper ensconces a well-aged blend of Cuban-seed Nicaraguan long-fillers for a taste that will satisfy your every whim. Mellow to medium in body, this high-end handmade caresses the palate gorgeously with notes of cream, cedar, white pepper, caramel, toasty tobacco, and a rich, aroma of baked bread. The taste of this masterpiece lingers long after your last puff.

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Shape
Robusto
Wrapper
Ecuador Connecticut
Origin
Nicaragua
Flavored
False
Pressed
False
Has Tip
False
Binder
Nicaraguan
Filler
Nicaraguan
Sweet
False
Robusto (5.0"x52)
Box of 20
In Stock
$193.60
| save $38.61 20% off
$154.99
Profile
Shape
Robusto
Wrapper
Ecuador Connecticut
Origin
Nicaragua
Flavored
False
Pressed
False
Has Tip
False
Binder
Nicaraguan
Filler
Nicaraguan
Sweet
False
Profile
Shape
Robusto
Wrapper
Ecuador Connecticut
Origin
Nicaragua
Flavored
False
Pressed
False
Has Tip
False
Binder
Nicaraguan
Filler
Nicaraguan
Sweet
False
Robusto (5.0"x52)
Pack of 5
In Stock
$48.40
| save $4.41 9% off
$43.99
Profile
Shape
Robusto
Wrapper
Ecuador Connecticut
Origin
Nicaragua
Flavored
False
Pressed
False
Has Tip
False
Binder
Nicaraguan
Filler
Nicaraguan
Sweet
False
Profile
Shape
Toro
Wrapper
Ecuador Connecticut
Origin
Nicaragua
Flavored
False
Pressed
False
Has Tip
False
Binder
Nicaraguan
Filler
Nicaraguan
Sweet
False
Toro (6.0"x50)
Box of 20
In Stock
$207.60
| save $41.61 20% off
$165.99
Profile
Shape
Toro
Wrapper
Ecuador Connecticut
Origin
Nicaragua
Flavored
False
Pressed
False
Has Tip
False
Binder
Nicaraguan
Filler
Nicaraguan
Sweet
False
Profile
Shape
Toro
Wrapper
Ecuador Connecticut
Origin
Nicaragua
Flavored
False
Pressed
False
Has Tip
False
Binder
Nicaraguan
Filler
Nicaraguan
Sweet
False
Toro (6.0"x50)
Pack of 5
In Stock
$51.90
| save $4.91 9% off
$46.99
Profile
Shape
Toro
Wrapper
Ecuador Connecticut
Origin
Nicaragua
Flavored
False
Pressed
False
Has Tip
False
Binder
Nicaraguan
Filler
Nicaraguan
Sweet
False
Profile
Shape
Belicoso
Wrapper
Ecuador Connecticut
Origin
Nicaragua
Flavored
False
Pressed
False
Has Tip
False
Binder
Nicaraguan
Filler
Nicaraguan
Sweet
False
Belicoso (6.0"x54)
Box of 20
In Stock
$225.00
| save $45.01 20% off
$179.99
Profile
Shape
Belicoso
Wrapper
Ecuador Connecticut
Origin
Nicaragua
Flavored
False
Pressed
False
Has Tip
False
Binder
Nicaraguan
Filler
Nicaraguan
Sweet
False
Profile
Shape
Belicoso
Wrapper
Ecuador Connecticut
Origin
Nicaragua
Flavored
False
Pressed
False
Has Tip
False
Binder
Nicaraguan
Filler
Nicaraguan
Sweet
False
Belicoso (6.0"x54)
Pack of 5
In Stock
$56.25
| save $4.26 8% off
$51.99
Profile
Shape
Belicoso
Wrapper
Ecuador Connecticut
Origin
Nicaragua
Flavored
False
Pressed
False
Has Tip
False
Binder
Nicaraguan
Filler
Nicaraguan
Sweet
False
Profile
Shape
Gordo
Wrapper
Ecuador Connecticut
Origin
Nicaragua
Flavored
False
Pressed
False
Has Tip
False
Binder
Nicaraguan
Filler
Nicaraguan
Sweet
False
Gordo (6.0"x60)
Box of 20
In Stock
$231.00
| save $46.01 20% off
$184.99
Profile
Shape
Gordo
Wrapper
Ecuador Connecticut
Origin
Nicaragua
Flavored
False
Pressed
False
Has Tip
False
Binder
Nicaraguan
Filler
Nicaraguan
Sweet
False
Profile
Shape
Gordo
Wrapper
Ecuador Connecticut
Origin
Nicaragua
Flavored
False
Pressed
False
Has Tip
False
Binder
Nicaraguan
Filler
Nicaraguan
Sweet
False
Gordo (6.0"x60)
Pack of 5
In Stock
$57.75
| save $5.76 10% off
$51.99
Profile
Shape
Gordo
Wrapper
Ecuador Connecticut
Origin
Nicaragua
Flavored
False
Pressed
False
Has Tip
False
Binder
Nicaraguan
Filler
Nicaraguan
Sweet
False
Profile
Shape
Churchill
Wrapper
Ecuador Connecticut
Origin
Nicaragua
Flavored
False
Pressed
False
Has Tip
False
Binder
Nicaraguan
Filler
Nicaraguan
Sweet
False
Churchill (7.0"x48)
Box of 20
Backordered
$237.60
| save $47.61 20% off
$189.99
Profile
Shape
Churchill
Wrapper
Ecuador Connecticut
Origin
Nicaragua
Flavored
False
Pressed
False
Has Tip
False
Binder
Nicaraguan
Filler
Nicaraguan
Sweet
False
Profile
Shape
Churchill
Wrapper
Ecuador Connecticut
Origin
Nicaragua
Flavored
False
Pressed
False
Has Tip
False
Binder
Nicaraguan
Filler
Nicaraguan
Sweet
False
Churchill (7.0"x48)
Pack of 5
Backordered
$59.40
| save $5.41 9% off
$53.99
Profile
Shape
Churchill
Wrapper
Ecuador Connecticut
Origin
Nicaragua
Flavored
False
Pressed
False
Has Tip
False
Binder
Nicaraguan
Filler
Nicaraguan
Sweet
False
overall rating 4.66 out of 5 True { } True { } True { } Based on 863 Ratings
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I'm very happy with my purchase and thank you
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5 out of 5
Smooth and great thank you
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5 out of 5
Beautiful, mild, consistent cigar.
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5 out of 5
Great Cigar, reminds me of a Cuban Partagas Serie D No4. Great flavor and it’s especially pleasing on the retrohale. One of my new daily smokes for sure.
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5 out of 5
. . . who is new to cigars. With the Immaculata being one of the smoothest stogies out there, I thought it would be the best way to introduce him with something that wouldn't turn him off or knock him out and we all know there are some cigars out there that can definitely "kick in your brains". Well anyway, he's ready to come back for more.
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5 out of 5
Good smoke. Wrapped well to provide a good consistent draw. Has a good aroma and finishes nice. I will be keeping some of these in my humidor.
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5 out of 5
good smoke for the price
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5 out of 5
One of my favorite cigars. Mild/medium and very consistent with the roll. Rarely get a bad draw.
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5 out of 5
The Ave Maria brand is one of my two go-to brands with My Father. High praise in my book.
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5 out of 5
A wonderful cigar unless you are active outdoors and hold the cigar in your teeth. A bit spongy, but otherwise great flavor and an even smoke
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5 out of 5
These are a “go to” for me! Always smooth and tasteful!
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5 out of 5
What a great cigar! Burns even and great smoke! It’s is worth every penny. I would recommend this.
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5 out of 5
By far my favorite stoogie.
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These have become one of my favorite smokes. Nice mild flavor and easy draw.
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One of my Go-To always good smokes.
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5 out of 5
A very smooth and consistent smoke probably the best of the brand and the others are pretty good too.
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5 out of 5
Outstanding first smoke, even burn and outstanding flavors on the palette 👍🏻‼️
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5 out of 5
3boxes 20 per box, (60/60)perfect even burn. Draw is smooth no harshness up to the nub.
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5 out of 5
A creamy smooth mild to medium smoke , the burn is consistently even making this hand made beauty enjoyable any time of day.
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4 out of 5
Smokes well, and the draw is pleasing. Everything from C. I. comes well packed in a strong shipping box. I like to smoke these wonderful cigars while in my man cave, working on my crossword puzzles.
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5 out of 5
Consistent burn, draw mouthful of smoke. Flavor and taste gets a slight intensity up to 1/2 inch from the nub. I've bought this cigars from other sellers, CI's Ave Maria is the freshest!
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5 out of 5
Great cigar easy draw
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5 out of 5
My favorite
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5 out of 5
Solid construction, even burn, easy draw and a mouthful of smoke every draw. Smooth from the foot to the nub!
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5 out of 5
Excellent stick from AJ…spicy and creamy…great construction as always and great draw…. great value!
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5 out of 5
Enjoyable smoke from initial to final burn. These are easy draw.
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5 out of 5
I love this smoke with whiskey or dark red.
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Always consistent
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I liked it.
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Great cigar
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5 out of 5
A nice smooth smoke
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5 out of 5
Smooth and creamy from start to finish beautiful body clean draw excellent smoke absolutely white pepper notes overall, an excellent smoke must have for every humidor beautiful aroma!!!!
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5 out of 5
Nicely packed, good draw. Nice flavor throughout.
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3 out of 5
These cirgars were ok most as soon as the were lit the wrapping would start unraveling even with the humidor set at 63 humidity whether I smoked on out of the wrapper or put them in the humidor
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5 out of 5
for a small cigar-nice draw, chimney held, taste was good all the way down -really pleased with this stick
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5 out of 5
I bought these to try something new in the mild to medium profile. I am glad that I did. I was previously one dimensional with my choice of sticks (only buying and smoking 2 brands) but Ave Maria has taught me to open my mind. This is a new favorite smoke of mine. Smooth, tasty and no morning cottonmouth.
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5 out of 5
I bought these to smoke with my Puffers Club. All of the members loved this cigar.
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4 out of 5
Great size and taste
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5 out of 5
What an excellent cigar. From the moment I lit it up to the nub, perfect burn, volumes of smoke, nice mellow flavor. This is now one of my go to smokes along with some of the other Ave Maria cigars. I haven’t had one I don’t like. The 6x60 is the perfect after diner cigar.
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4 out of 5
Nice little light cigar.
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Nice mellow cigar
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5 out of 5
Great cigar good draw & burn
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5 out of 5
Great smoke. Will be buying a box.
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5 out of 5
It’s good cigar and flavor well. It’s good draw and smoother. Big and fat but good smoke. No problems with thus cigar at all. Just make sure keep them in the humidor.
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5 out of 5
great overall cigar good burn and taste
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A great smoke.
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5 out of 5
What a Connecticut should be.
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5 out of 5
Exceptional deal and now a favorite stick. Very nice burn and great flavor.
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5 out of 5
Very good consistent cigar. I only purchase them when they are on sale.
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Chase M.

All day, Every day, Ave

Chase M.

All day, Every day, Ave

Everyone knows AJ by now, but most people associate him with his full-bodied Nicaraguan blends. Immaculata shows he’s just as capable at crafting a gentler cigar. Before I divulge into the cigar, let me tell you why I chose to review this cigar – Every year, CI sends a group of its “greener” employees (guilty) to Nicaragua to tour the farms, the factories, do some taste tests, meet the makers, do some blending and roll our own, drink some Flor de Cana, and overall just get more acquainted with this lovely product we work with every day. A few months ago I got the invite and we went to stay at the AJ Fernandez guest house which is attached to his factory. And as you might expect, cigars were plentiful. Anytime you wanted one, you just walk up to the bar in the pool house and take your pick. And to my surprise it wasn’t just the core AJ brands, you know the Enclaves, New Worlds, San Lotanos, no sir. Every day there was a good variety of cigars they make in the factory. But without fail, every day there was a batch of Ave Maria Immaculatas fresh off the rolling tables. I came to find out that this is a cigar they are quite fond of in the factory. So I started each day with one. I couldn’t get enough of them. I was smoking 4-5 cigars a day down there and two of them were these Immaculatas. Upon my return to the states, the boss man greeted me with “I hope you learned something, go write about it.” 

And here we are. Back in sunny Bethlehem, PA sitting in my cubicle with an Ave Maria Immaculata. I’m paring it with a cup of coffee (Dunkin K-Cup, ‘cause I’m fancy like that). The wrapper is a nice golden brown, silky smooth Ecuador Connecticut. The blend is aged, Cuban-seed and Nicaraguan grown. I gotta admit - I’ve been told smoking a cigar in its home county is a different experience, and while I can’t remember who said it, they were right. The air here is dryer and the tobacco has clearly dried a bit more than the ones I was having down in Nicaragua. Now that these tobaccos have had more time to rest and “marry” in the cigar as they call it, I find it to be a little mellower than I remember, but still has enough pepper on the retro to keep it at a mellow to medium bodied cigar. The flavors are little less pronounced than I remember but it makes for a smoother blend. Less pronounced, yes, but it still has a deep stable of pleasant notes. Cedar, white pepper, toasty tobaccos, maybe some nuttiness, and an undeniable creaminess that I always look for in a morning cigar. I puffed on a toro for this review and it took me about an hour and 10 minutes (some call me a binge herfer). It wasn’t the same experience I had when burning them in their homeland, but I still enjoyed it and it’s still a cigar I’ll continue to reach for in the mornings. 

I’m younger that most guys that work here, so I have a lot of young friends who are just starting to get into cigars. I always feel bad unloading subpar cigars to people who don’t usually burn them. So when I want one of these noobs to actually enjoy it, this is the cigar I now hand them. I recommend it to anyone who is new to the scene or anyone who just enjoys a good Connecticut. But if you’re a seasoned vet and just looking for a new morning cigar, this is a good choice for you as well.