Man O' War Brand Overview - Cigars International

Nowadays, it’s easy to simply adhere to the ‘norm’, but that goes against all that Man O’ War cigars stand for. Where other cigars cower in uncertainty, Man O’ War boldly charges into the fray. From experimental to everyday blends, Man O’ War cigars embody the true spirit of carefully crafted handmades. These hand-rolled premiums are created by master crafter AJ Fernandez in Esteli, Nicaragua where Man O' War grew to be one of the finest boutique cigar brands in the industry. MAN O’ WAR Of all the cigars made in his factory – ITC 10th Anniversary, Padilla Habano, and Rocky Patel Fusion – AJ considers the Man O’ War his finest creation. The dark Habano Ecuador wrapper is beautiful...thick, smooth, and covered with natural oils. But underneath the velvet glove is a hammer, a robust medium-full recipe of aged Cuban-seed Nicaraguan long-fillers which unleashes a bold bouquet for the senses. The opening is robust, with heavy spice and wood undertones, developing a chewy, velvety-smooth core of oak and earth which coats the palate, leaving behind a sweet array of spices. A variety of understated nuances come and go throughout the burn, including coffee, cocoa bean, and a touch of vanilla. MAN O’ WAR RUNINATION Behold, Man O’ War Ruination, ample flavor abounds, driven by its bold mixture of Cuban-seed Nicaraguan and Honduran long-leaf ligeros. These hand-selected tobaccos have been picked from the plant's highest priming, bringing maximum flavor and richness. To conceal this deep, dense blend of tobaccos, an oily Habano Ecuador ligero leaf was chosen as its wrapper - one that's thick and juicy, even outshining the flavorful core within. An explosion of spice greets you up front, as Ruination deliquesces into softer notes of oak, earth, toast, wood, and leather. The velvety smoke coats the palate, leaving a long and satisfying finish filled with the wonderful lingering aroma of toast and charcoal. MAN O’ WAR DARK HORSE Man O’ War Dark Horse features a delicious cocktail of the short-filler remains from Man O’ War Ruination and AJ’s other highly-rated blends tucked beneath a gorgeous Ecuadorian Habano wrapper. Dark Horse tastes and burns just like a long-filler blend due to the rigorous sorting process that makes sure all leaves are properly rolled into the cigar. Coming in the enjoyable 4.5” x 44 corona size, this full-bodied blend is a great ‘in-betweener’ cigar - perfect to enjoy when you want the experience of a full cigar but don’t have the time. MAN O’ WAR VIRTUE Man O' War Virtue comes dressed in a seamless, silky-smooth Connecticut-seed wrapper grown in Ecuador and generously filled with Nicaraguan long-fillers, Virtue is brimming smooth and creamy complex flavors. Mellow and medium-bodied, but filled with richness and flavor, Man O' War Virtue is impressively complex and refined. Notes of oak, cream, nuts and a toasty-but-buttery smooth finish make up the core profile. Subtle hints of white pepper and sweetness round out the mix. Man O' War Virtue sets the new standard in Connecticut wrapped cigars. MAN O’WAR DAMNATION AJ Fernandez pulled out all the stops in flavor and strength when he created Man O’War Damnation. Damnation shows off an oily Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper leaf, brimming with fiery Nicaraguan long-fillers. Damnation cigars denote sinister notes of oak, leather, bitter espresso and a hellish amount of spice. While this cigar packs a punch of flavor it’s perfectly balanced. Every cigar enthusiast will be drooling over Damnation once they get their hands on it. MAN O’WAR PURO AUTHENTICO Puro Authentico is the personal blend of creator AJ Fernandez. Small in size, but massive in flavor, this full-bodied, full-flavored firecracker will send you into sensory overload. A dark Esteli-grown Habano ligero wrapper is jam-packed with as many Cuban-seed Nicaraguan long-leaf ligeros as humanly possible....producing a Corona unlike any you've had before. And now, Puro Authentico comes in maduro too, adding a bold, rich element to this already heady blend. MAN O’WAR ARMADA Last but certainly not least, we have Man O’ War Armada. The price is nauseatingly steep, but boy-oh-boy its worth every penny. It's the special, personal blend of cigar master A.J. Fernandez but in a Toro Grande size. A tasty elixir draped in a dark, toothy, Ecuador-Sumatra wrapper leaf and bringing a full-frontal assault of flavor: complexity like you read about, an eruption of Cuban-esque power yet nicely balanced, over-the-top notes of earth, vanilla, coffee, spices, and cedar with a crisp tobacco core. Gloriously full, voluptuous and dense, disarmingly redolent. A super-premium of the first order. And there you have the run down on the entire MAN O’WAR portfolio. Some of these blends may be more popular than others, but any MAN O’WAR cigar is a perfect selection for your rotation. Get yours from Cigars International today!