Arturo Fuente
Gran Reserva
Arturo Fuente Gran Reserva is a medium strength cigar made in Dominican Republic at Tabacalera A. Fuente. It pairs African Cameroon wrapper; Dominican binder; Dominican filler. The catalog lists 10 sizes, from 4½ × 50 to 8½ × 52.
- Maker
- Arturo Fuente
- Wrapper
- African Cameroon
- Binder
- Dominican
- Filler
- Dominican
- Country
- Dominican Republic
- Factory
- Tabacalera A. Fuente
- Strength
- medium
- Sizes
- 10 · 4½ × 50 to 8½ × 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 Gran Reserva 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 1 h 5 min to 1 h 40 min for a 6.5-inch size.
- When: Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
- 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
10 in the catalogWhat to try next
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What does Arturo Fuente Gran Reserva taste like?
Arturo Fuente Gran Reserva 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 Gran Reserva?
Arturo Fuente Gran Reserva is listed as medium strength. Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
Is Arturo Fuente Gran Reserva good for beginners?
Usually, yes. Medium strength is manageable for most newer smokers who smoke slowly after eating. Smoke it slowly, a puff a minute or so, and do not inhale.
Where is Arturo Fuente Gran Reserva made?
Arturo Fuente Gran Reserva is made in Dominican Republic at Tabacalera A. Fuente, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Arturo Fuente Gran Reserva use?
Arturo Fuente Gran Reserva 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 Gran Reserva come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 10 sizes: Petit Corona (5 × 38), Spanish Lonsdale (6½ × 42), Seleccion Privada No. 1 (6¾ × 44), Cuban Corona (5¼ × 45), Corona Imperial (6½ × 46), Churchill (7¼ × 48), Churchill Maduro (7¼ × 48) and Rothschild (4½ × 50), and more. Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Arturo Fuente Gran Reserva?
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 Gran Reserva?
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 Gran Reserva?
Cigars with a similar build include La Flor Dominicana 2000 Series, La Galera Imperial Jade and Caldwell Long Live the Queen. They share Cameroon wrapper, medium strength, made in Dominican Republic. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.