Description
Aganorsa JFR leaf Lunatic
You need to be a little crazy to smoke these cigars
When the JFR line came onto the cigar scene in 2005, it was intended to be sold only in retail shops. The letters J, F and R stand for Just For Retailers. The JFR Lunatic is an extension of the original JFR line and brought to us by Aganorsa Leaf. Released in 2014, Lunatic was so named because, according to Aganorsa, “You need to be a little crazy to smoke these cigars.” Some of the cigars in the line are rolled as thick as 80 ring gauge. Crazy? Maybe a little extreme perhaps, but the JFR Lunatic Short Robusto seems to be a much more rational approach to smoking, with a ring gauge of 52 that’s outright slender by comparison.
The brand is produced at Aganorsa Leaf (formerly known as the TABSA factory) in Estelí, Nicaragua. Besides the Ecuador Habano wrapper, all of the tobacco in Lunatic comes from Aganorsa, an agricultural conglomerate that owns and operates an impressive collection of tobacco plantations throughout Nicaragua. Both the factory and the growing operation are owned by Eduardo Fernández.
The cigar is profoundly nutty (no pun intended) with precise notes of cashew and walnut wonderfully layered atop a core of coffee bean. At under $6 per cigar, the only thing insane here is the price
Christopher –
Like big fat stogies.my favorite the 8×80 Maduro.few hours of great smoke
Cool –
A Madly Delicious Nicaraguan Powerhouse**
**Flavor & Strength:**
Buckle up—this cigar **lives up to its “Lunatic” name** with an **intense, full-bodied blast** of classic Aganorsa flavors. The **100% Nicaraguan, all-Aganorsa leaf** blend delivers **lush, spicy-sweet notes** of crushed red pepper, dark cherry, toasted cedar, and a signature **creamy, barnyard-rich undertone** (thanks to that legendary Aganorsa fermentation). Strength is **unapologetically full**, but the balance keeps it from being harsh.
**Construction & Burn:**
**Flawless—like a Cuban on steroids.** The **oily, slightly toothy corojo wrapper** is packed tight but draws like a dream. The burn is **laser-straight**, the ash holds firm in **dense, salt-and-pepper stacks**, and smoke production is **voluminous and aromatic**. Even the band’s **”straitjacket” design** feels premium.
**Overall Experience:**
This is a **cigar for experienced smokers** who crave **Nicaraguan terroir in overdrive**. The first third is **pepper and earth**, the second introduces **fruit and leather**, and the final act brings a **long, spicy-sweet finish** with a touch of mineral tang. Pair it with **an aged maduro rum or an espresso stout** to match its intensity.
**Final Verdict:**
One of the best **”no-holds-barred”** cigars from Aganorsa—**bolder than the regular JFR** but with the same expert craftsmanship. If you love **Warped La Colmena, Illusione Haut 10, or Tatuaje Cojonu**, this will thrill you.
**Buy Again?** **Absolutely—box-worthy for fans of full-flavored Nicaraguans.** A **top-tier madman’s smoke** that justifies the hype.