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Arturo Fuente

Hemingway

Arturo Fuente Hemingway 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 14 sizes, from 4 × 49 to 9 × 52.

Maker
Arturo Fuente
Wrapper
African Cameroon
Binder
Dominican
Filler
Dominican
Country
Dominican Republic
Factory
Tabacalera A. Fuente
Strength
medium
Sizes
14 · 4 × 49 to 9 × 52

Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.

What it tastes like

what the wrapper usually brings

Arturo Fuente Hemingway 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

14 in the catalog

What to try next

matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factory

From the desk

reads and news on Arturo Fuente
Burned Out Twice: The Fires That Forged the FuentesRead · A Tampa fire and a Nicaraguan revolution each destroyed a Fuente factory. Neither destroyed the family.›The Cigar Built Around a Box, and the Number ElevenRead · 2026-09-11 · Arturo Fuente is shipping a September 11 tribute in which the packaging itself carries the memory: two flag-wrapped cigars stand in for the Twin Towers, and $11 from every box goes to first responders.›The $20 Cigar Gets a New Mix: Diamond Crown Maximus ReturnsRead · 2026-09-07 · J.C. Newman has begun shipping an updated Diamond Crown Maximus, the line Carlos Fuente Jr. helped create two decades ago. New blend, new packaging, same factory, higher price.›The Last Factory on Ybor City: J.C. Newman's Tampa Anniversary CigarRead · 2026-08-07 · A 6 1/2 by 52 Connecticut Shade toro, rolled by Arturo Fuente, sold only at two Florida shops. The occasion is Tampa's 139th birthday, and the factory commemorating it has been making cigars since 1910.›When Regulation Runs in Reverse: Why Cigar Makers Want Their FDA Fees BackRead · 2026-07-25 · After a decade of fighting the deeming rule, nine premium cigar companies are asking Washington to return the user fees they paid along the way.›Two Hundred Fifty Candles, Lit at Both Ends: The America 250 Cigars Worth ChasingRead · 2026-07-08 · The semiquincentennial has its own cigar category now. Here is every commemorative release we can verify, what is actually in them, and which boxes deserve a spot in the humidor after the fireworks fade.›Rare Fuente Prizes Power a Month-Long Charity DriveNews · 2026-09-23 · Smoke Inn's Fuente for Heroes fundraiser is live and worth a look whether or not you enter.›A Dozen Diademas: Fuente's Rare Black, Rare Purple, and God of Fire Get a Shape MakeoverNews · 2026-09-05 · Prometheus has begun shipping the most ambitious vitola expansion in the Fuente rare-cigar universe this year: diademas for four lines.›Arturo Fuente Ships a 9/11 Tribute With a $11-Per-Box DonationNews · 2026-08-25 · The OpusX ReXilient, Arturo Fuente's cigar honoring the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks, ships to retailers this week.›

Arturo Fuente Hemingway questions

What does Arturo Fuente Hemingway taste like?

Arturo Fuente Hemingway 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 Hemingway?

Arturo Fuente Hemingway is listed as medium strength. Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.

Is Arturo Fuente Hemingway 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 Hemingway made?

Arturo Fuente Hemingway is made in Dominican Republic at Tabacalera A. Fuente, according to manufacturer and trade sources.

What wrapper does Arturo Fuente Hemingway use?

Arturo Fuente Hemingway 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 Hemingway come in?

The CigarMind catalog lists 14 sizes: Signature (6 × 47), Sungrown Oscuro (6½ × 47), Sungrown Oscuro (6½ × 47), Classic (7 × 48), Short Story (4 × 49), Short Story Maduro (4 × 49), Sungrown Oscuro Signature (6½ × 52) and Sungrown Oscuro Signature (6½ × 52), and more. Each size has its own page with the full blend.

How long does it take to smoke Arturo Fuente Hemingway?

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 Hemingway?

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 Hemingway?

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.