A.J Fernandez was born and raised in the rural countryside of Cuba. His childhood was spent in his local region of San Luis, Pinar Del Rio. This area is known for its production of the highest quality tobacco sought after for cigar manufacturing.
As with all children in Pinar Del Rio, he became familiar with tobacco. He listened and learned as his father and uncle talked of their work on the farm. By his formative years as a teenager he returned home and worked at the Finca La China tobacco farm. Here Cuban cigar legend Alejandro Robaina crossed paths with Abdel. This chance encounter resulted in Robaina bestowing him with knowledge that is kept within close circles.
As a result in 2010 the first A.J. Fernandez cigars went to market, the San Lonato. After that first success he has gone on to release hit after hit. Such lines as Last Call, Bella Artes and Enclave have been rapturously received. The company is now operating out of 7 different factories with his cigars being bought worldwide.