Arturo Fuente

Brand: Arturo Fuente
Size: Gran Corona (Flor Fina 8-5-8)
Measurements: 6 x 47
Purchased: 22 October 2009
Smoked: 22 October 2009
Round Pack
Origin: Santiago, Dominican Republic
Price: $6.89
Where Purchased: The Old Stogie

Wrapper: Cameroon
Binder: Dominican Republic
Filler: Dominican Republic
Wrapper Color: Colorado-Maduro (CM)
Wrapper Name: Connecticut Natural

FINAL GRADE: 87/100 B+
Smoke Price Ratio (SPR): 12.6

APPEARANCE & PRESENTATION 15/20 C

LIGHTING & BURNING 8/15 E

CONSTRUCTION 30/30 A+

TASTE 35/35 A+

COMMENTS: An excellent constructed and tasting cigar. Has a medium-bodied taste just bordering on full-bodied. Although a bit heavier than an average medium cigar, the cigar is extremely smooth. The slightly spicy finish is not overpowering. The only drawbacks are that the cigar is nothing special to look and there were consistent burning problems. Three times bad boating required burning off. Overall, for the price the Arturo Fuente is a fantastic smoke.



APPEARANCE & PRESENTATION 15/20 C

- Wrapper Color (4)
Very nice dark Cameroon color. Not perfectly consistent, one very noticeable light spot.
- Wrapper Look (3)
Couple of loose spots on wrapper, protruding. A real nasty vein on wrapper.
- Construction (4)
Good consistency throughout. Small flaw in cap reduces to 4.
- Packaging (4)
Nice small cigar, nice feel.

LIGHTING & BURNING 8/15 E

- Even Burn (1)
Huge problems with burn. Significant dip at start which had to be burned off. Same problem at 50% and 75%.
- Ash/Smoke (3)
Good resting smoke. Grayish brown ash, however very solid.
- Burn Rate (4)
Little fast.

CONSTRUCTION 30/30 A+

-Initial Draw (10)
-50% (10)
-75% (10)

TASTE 34/35 A+

- Medium taste. Very smooth. Nice, enjoyable, slightly spicy aftertaste. Taste is consistent throughout cigar.

COMMENT: Although problems with burn, cigar is a great smoke. Great taste and nice look. Perfect draw.

FINAL GRADE: 87/100 B+
Smoke Price Ratio (SPR): 12.6