Arturo Fuente
Añejo
Arturo Fuente Añejo is a full strength cigar made in Dominican Republic at Tabacalera A. Fuente. It pairs Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro (cognac-barrel aged) wrapper; Dominican binder; Dominican filler. The catalog lists 10 sizes, from 5¼ × 50 to 7⅝ × 49.
- Maker
- Arturo Fuente
- Wrapper
- Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro (cognac-barrel aged)
- Binder
- Dominican
- Filler
- Dominican
- Country
- Dominican Republic
- Factory
- Tabacalera A. Fuente
- Strength
- full
- Sizes
- 10 · 5¼ × 50 to 7⅝ × 49
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually bringsArturo Fuente Añejo uses a Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro (cognac-barrel aged) wrapper. Connecticut broadleaf wrappers tend toward dark chocolate, molasses and a heavy sweetness. That is the leaf's general character, not a tasting note for this cigar.
How to smoke it
rules of thumb- Time: plan on about 1 h 5 min to 1 h 40 min for a 6.5-inch size.
- When: A full-strength cigar is best after a full meal and never on an empty stomach; keep water nearby and slow down if you feel the nicotine.
- Pair with: port, stout, or a sweet bourbon.
- Pace: about a puff a minute keeps it cool and lets the flavors change from third to third. Do not inhale.
- Before lighting: cut just above the cap line, toast the foot evenly, and take a cold draw to check it.
Sizes
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What does Arturo Fuente Añejo taste like?
Arturo Fuente Añejo uses a Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro (cognac-barrel aged) wrapper. Connecticut broadleaf wrappers tend toward dark chocolate, molasses and a heavy sweetness. That is the leaf's general character, not a tasting note for this cigar; log a smoke in CigarMind to record your own.
How strong is Arturo Fuente Añejo?
Arturo Fuente Añejo is listed as full strength. A full-strength cigar is best after a full meal and never on an empty stomach; keep water nearby and slow down if you feel the nicotine.
Is Arturo Fuente Añejo good for beginners?
It is a stronger cigar. Most newer smokers are better served starting milder and working up to it. Smoke it slowly, a puff a minute or so, and do not inhale.
Where is Arturo Fuente Añejo made?
Arturo Fuente Añejo is made in Dominican Republic at Tabacalera A. Fuente, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Arturo Fuente Añejo use?
Arturo Fuente Añejo uses a Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro (cognac-barrel aged) wrapper over a Dominican binder, with Dominican filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does Arturo Fuente Añejo come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 10 sizes: No. 888 (6⅞ × 44), No. 46 (5⅝ × 46), No. 60 (6¼ × 48), No. 48 (7 × 48), No. 49 (7⅝ × 49), No. 50 (5¼ × 50), River Valley Rare Earth (6½ × 52) and River Valley Rare Earth (6½ × 52), and more. Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Arturo Fuente Añejo?
For a 6.5-inch size, plan on about 1 h 5 min to 1 h 40 min. That is a rule of thumb of 10 to 15 minutes per inch at a relaxed pace, a puff about once a minute.
What drink goes with Arturo Fuente Añejo?
With a broadleaf wrapper, common pairings are port, stout, or a sweet bourbon. Match the drink's weight to the cigar's: lighter drinks for milder cigars, darker spirits for fuller ones.
What cigars are similar to Arturo Fuente Añejo?
Cigars with a similar build include La Gloria Cubana Serie R Maduro, Sinistro The Last Cowboy Maduro and La Aurora Untamed. They share broadleaf wrapper, full strength, made in Dominican Republic. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.