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| ARTURO FUENTE CHATEAU FUENTE ROYAL SALUTE |
Country: Dominican Republic
Filler: Dominican Republic
Binder: Dominican Republic
Wrapper: Equador
Strength: Medium
SCORE: 87 |
Size: Double Corona
Ring Gauge: 54
Length: 7 5/8"
Price: $6.50
Source: Cigar Aficionado
Reviewed: February 2008 |
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Notes: Wrapped in a dark, oily leaf, this cigar burns unevenly, delivering a smoke that is sweet and spicy with fruit and wood. |
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| ARTURO FUENTE CHATEAU FUENTE SUN GROWN |
Country: Dominican Republic
Filler: Dominican Republic
Binder: Dominican Republic
Wrapper: Equador
Strength: Medium
SCORE: 88 |
Size: Robusto
Ring Gauge: 50
Length: 4 1/2"
Price: $3.75
Source: Cigar Aficionado
Reviewed: October 2008 |
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Notes: Dark and richly hued with an even draw and burn. It is woody and nutty with toasty tobacco notes and some pepper. |
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| ARTURO FUENTE CHURCHILL |
Country: Dominican Republic
Filler: Dominican Republic
Binder: Dominican Republic
Wrapper: Cameroon
Strength: Medium
SCORE: 89 |
Size: Churchill
Ring Gauge: 48
Length: 7 1/4"
Price: $4.95
Source: Cigar Aficionado
Reviewed: October 2007 |
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Notes: An oily cigar with a full draw and even burn. It has a pleasant sweetness that underscores notes of pepper, wood and coffee. |
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| ARTURO FUENTE DON CARLOS No. 2 |
Country: Dominican Republic
Filler: Dominican Republic
Binder: Dominican Republic
Wrapper: Cameroon
Strength: Medium
SCORE: 89 |
Size: Figurado
Ring Gauge: 55
Length: 6"
Price: $11.50
Source: Cigar Aficionado
Reviewed: February 2008 |
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Notes: A toothy, well made torpedo that smokes rather well. It has a woody flavor core accompanied by some meaty flavors and a tangy finish. |
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| ARTURO FUENTE DON CARLOS No. 3 |
Country: Dominican Republic
Filler: Dominican Republic
Binder: Dominican Republic
Wrapper: Cameroon
Strength: Medium
SCORE: 92 |
Size: Corona
Ring Gauge: 44
Length: 5 1/2"
Price: $7.75
Source: Cigar Aficionado
Reviewed: June 2007 |
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Notes: An oily Cameroon with a perfect draw. It?s a slow starter, but the smoke warms turning creamy and rich with a good balance of cedar and spicy notes. Nutty elements are also present on the long finish. |
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| ARTURO FUENTE DON CARLOS PRESIDENTE |
Country: Dominican Republic
Filler: Dominican Republic
Binder: Dominican Republic
Wrapper: Cameroon
Strength: Medium
SCORE: 88 |
Size: Corona Gorda
Ring Gauge: 50
Length: 6 1/2"
Price: $10.00
Source: Cigar Aficionado
Reviewed: December 2007 |
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Notes: This cigar has a veiny wrapper. It has a nice draw. The smoke is sweet, with ginger notes, lots of wood and caramel, and a touch of dry wood. Medium bodied and sweet. |
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| ARTURO FUENTE DOUBLE CHATEAU FUENTE SUN GROWN |
Country: Dominican Republic
Filler: Dominican Republic
Binder: Dominican Republic
Wrapper: Cameroon
Strength: Medium
SCORE: 87 |
Size: Churchill
Ring Gauge: 50
Length: 6 3/4"
Price: $5.00
Source: Cigar Aficionado
Reviewed: April 2007 |
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Notes: Good texture to this nicely-made Churchill. Cedar and cocoa flavors are most apparent before subtle apple and light spice notes surface on the palate. A slow starter, but pleasantly medium bodied. |
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| ARTURO FUENTE HEMINGWAY UNTOLD STORY MADURO |
Country: Dominican Republic
Filler: Dominican Republic
Binder: Dominican Republic
Wrapper: U.S.A./Conn. Broadleaf
Strength: Medium
SCORE: 90 |
Size: Figurado
Ring Gauge: 54
Length: 7 5/8"
Price: $12.50
Source: Cigar Aficionado
Reviewed: August 2008 |
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Notes: A well-constructed, large perfecto with a dark wrapper. It draws perfectly, especially considering the size, imparting a sweet balance of nougat, honey and wood before the nutty, cedary finish. |
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| ARTURO FUENTE SELECCION PRIVADA No. 1 |
Country: Dominican Republic
Filler: Dominican Republic
Binder: Dominican Republic
Wrapper: Cameroon
Strength: Medium
SCORE: 89 |
Size: Lonsdale
Ring Gauge: 44
Length: 6 3/4"
Price: $4.15
Source: Cigar Aficionado
Reviewed: August 2008 |
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Notes: This cigar burns well, offering sweet and woody flavors with some spicy, tea notes and a cedary finish. |
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| ARTURO FUENTE SUN GROWN CUBAN BELICOSO |
Country: Dominican Republic
Filler: Dominican Republic
Binder: Dominican Republic
Wrapper: Equador
Strength: Medium
SCORE: 88 |
Size: Figurado
Ring Gauge: 52
Length: 5 3/4"
Price: $5.10
Source: Cigar Aficionado
Reviewed: October 2008 |
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Notes: A dark torpedo that draws and burns evenly. It is sweet and creamy with some woody notes but the finish is a bit short. |
