Arturo Fuente
Don Carlos Personal Reserve
Arturo Fuente Don Carlos Personal Reserve is a medium-full strength cigar made in Dominican Republic at Tabacalera A. Fuente. It pairs African Cameroon wrapper; Dominican binder; Dominican filler. The catalog lists 2 sizes, from 5 × 50 to 5¼ × 52.
- Maker
- Arturo Fuente
- Wrapper
- African Cameroon
- Binder
- Dominican
- Filler
- Dominican
- Country
- Dominican Republic
- Factory
- Tabacalera A. Fuente
- Strength
- medium-full
- Sizes
- 2 · 5 × 50 to 5¼ × 52
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually bringsArturo Fuente Don Carlos Personal Reserve uses an African Cameroon wrapper. Cameroon wrappers tend toward a toothy, sweet spice with notes of nuts and cedar. 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 55 minutes to 1 h 20 min for a 5.25-inch size.
- When: Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
- Pair with: a single malt, cognac, or black tea.
- 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 Don Carlos Personal Reserve taste like?
Arturo Fuente Don Carlos Personal Reserve uses an African Cameroon wrapper. Cameroon wrappers tend toward a toothy, sweet spice with notes of nuts and cedar. 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 Don Carlos Personal Reserve?
Arturo Fuente Don Carlos Personal Reserve is listed as medium-full strength. Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
Is Arturo Fuente Don Carlos Personal Reserve 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 Don Carlos Personal Reserve made?
Arturo Fuente Don Carlos Personal Reserve is made in Dominican Republic at Tabacalera A. Fuente, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Arturo Fuente Don Carlos Personal Reserve use?
Arturo Fuente Don Carlos Personal Reserve uses an African Cameroon 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 Don Carlos Personal Reserve come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 2 sizes: Robusto (5 × 50) and Eye of the Shark (5¼ × 52). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Arturo Fuente Don Carlos Personal Reserve?
For a 5.25-inch size, plan on about 55 minutes to 1 h 20 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 Don Carlos Personal Reserve?
With a Cameroon wrapper, common pairings are a single malt, cognac, or black tea. 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 Don Carlos Personal Reserve?
Cigars with a similar build include God of Fire By Carlito, Partagás Naturales and Casa Cuevas Sangre Nueva. They share Cameroon wrapper, medium-full strength, made in Dominican Republic, same factory. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.