AJ Fernandez's premium cigar line, Días de Gloria (Spanish for "Glory Days"), was developed to commemorate the "golden age" of pre-revolutionary Cuban tobacco. The original Nicaraguan puro and the Brazilian Mata Fina extension are the brand's two main mixes as of early 2026.

The milk chocolate and caramel complexity of the Días de Gloria Brazil Gordo earned it a 92-point rating from Cigar Aficionado.

First Third: Earth and Spice
First Notes: AJ Fernandez's famous "pepper punch," which is frequently characterised as red or black pepper on the nose, usually starts the smoke.
Core Flavours: A core of rich soil, roasted wood, and cedar rapidly emerges.

Subtle Undertones: Roasted pecans, leather, and dark chocolate are possible early notes.
Retrohale: zesty black pepper, toasted wood, and a hint of sweet brown sugar

Second Third: Creaminess and Sweetness
Transition: More subtle flavours typically develop when the strong black pepper mellows.
Primary Flavours: Espresso, dark chocolate, and cream combine to form a creamy "mocha" profile.
Complexity: Ginger, vanilla, and roasted nuts—most especially, Brazil nuts—become more noticeable.
Mouthfeel: At this point, the smoke texture frequently gets chewier and thicker.

Last Third: Vibrant Intensity
Flavour Shift: The profile becomes more intense, reverting to black cocoa, dryer earth, and bolder leather.
Last Remarks: A darker mocha or espresso bitterness frequently reappears on the mouth coupled with pepper.
New Accents: Late-stage notes of molasses, cinnamon, or even a fleeting caramel sweetness have been reported by some smokers.
Strength: The body usually peaks at this point, finishing powerful without losing its smoothness or harshness.