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Arturo Fuente

Rare Pink Vintage 1960

Arturo Fuente Rare Pink Vintage 1960 is a medium strength cigar made in Dominican Republic at Tabacalera A. Fuente. It pairs Ecuador (Connecticut) wrapper; Dominican Republic binder; Dominican Republic filler. The catalog lists 7 sizes, from 5 × 50 to 7¼ × 53.

Maker
Arturo Fuente
Wrapper
Ecuador (Connecticut)
Binder
Dominican Republic
Filler
Dominican Republic
Country
Dominican Republic
Factory
Tabacalera A. Fuente
Strength
medium
Sizes
7 · 5 × 50 to 7¼ × 53

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 Rare Pink Vintage 1960 uses an Ecuador (Connecticut) wrapper. Connecticut shade wrappers tend toward cream, cedar, nuts and a light, smooth finish. 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 hour to 1 h 25 min for a 5.75-inch size.
  • When: Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
  • Pair with: coffee with cream, a light beer, or a sparkling wine.
  • 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

7 in the catalog

What to try next

matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factory

From the desk

reads and news on Arturo Fuente
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Arturo Fuente Rare Pink Vintage 1960 questions

What does Arturo Fuente Rare Pink Vintage 1960 taste like?

Arturo Fuente Rare Pink Vintage 1960 uses an Ecuador (Connecticut) wrapper. Connecticut shade wrappers tend toward cream, cedar, nuts and a light, smooth finish. 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 Rare Pink Vintage 1960?

Arturo Fuente Rare Pink Vintage 1960 is listed as medium strength. Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.

Is Arturo Fuente Rare Pink Vintage 1960 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 Rare Pink Vintage 1960 made?

Arturo Fuente Rare Pink Vintage 1960 is made in Dominican Republic at Tabacalera A. Fuente, according to manufacturer and trade sources.

What wrapper does Arturo Fuente Rare Pink Vintage 1960 use?

Arturo Fuente Rare Pink Vintage 1960 uses an Ecuador (Connecticut) wrapper over a Dominican Republic binder, with Dominican Republic filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.

What sizes does Arturo Fuente Rare Pink Vintage 1960 come in?

The CigarMind catalog lists 7 sizes: Corona Gorda (6⅛ × 47), Robusto (5 × 50), Double Robusto (5¾ × 52), Happy Ending (5½ × 53), Happy Ending (5½ × 53), Sophisticated Hooker (7¼ × 53) and Sophisticated Hooker (7¼ × 53). Each size has its own page with the full blend.

How long does it take to smoke Arturo Fuente Rare Pink Vintage 1960?

For a 5.75-inch size, plan on about 1 hour to 1 h 25 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 Rare Pink Vintage 1960?

With a Connecticut shade wrapper, common pairings are coffee with cream, a light beer, or a sparkling wine. 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 Rare Pink Vintage 1960?

Cigars with a similar build include Paul Garmirian Gourmet Series, Davidoff Aniversario and Diamond Crown Classic. They share Connecticut shade wrapper, medium strength, made in Dominican Republic. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.