Arturo Fuente Cigars are some of the most sought out cigars in the world in the form of their high dollar Opus X line. I have had a few of them in my days, and they are fantastic cigars. one day I will smoke another one and post my thoughts here. Until then, I will continue to focus on their lower cost options and more commonly found cigars like this one and the Hemingway Short Story.
The Arturo Fuente Natural sports a Cameroon leaf wrapper and tabacco from its place of birth, The Dominican Republic, and can be found in many different shapes and sizes. These cigars are commonly found and can be had at any B&M stop or online retailers. Fuente claims these as "the most popular cigar in the United States" and I think that is possible given how commonly found they can be. These smokes are about $5 to $6 USD each and are very reasonable.
Wrapper: Africa
Binder: The Dominican Republic
Filler: The Dominican Republic
Length: 4 1/2"
Ring Gauge: 50
Size: Rothchild
The Smoke: The Cameroon leaf provides a nice brown exterior that has some toothiness, veins, and an oily touch. The cigar feels solid and well constructed. There is some slight give when the cigar is squeezed but it quickly regains its original form when the pressure is released.
I used my punch cutter for this one for no reason in particular other than it was the closest cutter I had nearby at the time. The cold draw was decent and allowed a strong cedar flavor to be pulled out of the cigar. Lighting was also supper easy. A good draw made it possible to quickly get the smoke going.
The first lit puff was an indication of what was to come. A medium bodied smoke that had a creamy mouthfeel. The smoke brought along more cedar flavor. There is some slight sweetness mixed with some black pepper too. The profile and flavors do not change much during the 45 minute smoke. It is one of the most consistent cigars I have smoked in some time. The burn rate was even and the cigar's construction remained intact. The draw also remained as consistent on the last puff as it was on the first puff.
This cigar was very good. What I liked about it the most was that it was simple. Minimal flavor changes while remaining consistent and enjoyable in all phases of its lifespan. Filter that through the price point and this cigar represents a fantastic value. If you have room, I would recommend picking up a box if you are looking for a daily smoke; but, due to the relative ease to find these sticks, I would not recommended hoarding them like those who are hoarding toilet paper during a Covid-19 spike.
The Score: Buy a 10 pack
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